The weight of a turntable can be more important then you think. Of course, it matters when you are trying to transport the device when moving or maybe brining it over to friends and family just to play some records. But more often than not a heavier turntable can indicate a premium quality because of … Read more
Most of today’s record player needles are made out of either diamond or sapphire, although there are also needles made out of steel and some from a sapphire-diamond combination. Styli made out of sapphire and steel usually wear out sooner than the diamond-tipped needles, which is why the latter is often featured in more premium … Read more
If you are a vinyl enthusiast or just starting out you will learn many new things like turntable components, record types, drive types, etc. You might also already know the difference between mono and stereo, however how does this apply to records, what are exactly mono or stereo records, what are their difference and how … Read more
The answer here is yes, some turntables are able to play all records sizes. Most turntables in today’s market are able to play 33 RPM and 45 RPM records. A smaller percentage of turntables also have the possibility to play 78 RPM records. However, they need some manual adjustments to do so like replacing an … Read more
So you might have recently started looking into turntables or just want to learn more about the world of vinyl. In any case, you will come across a lot of new terms such as components like the cartridge, tonearm, counterweight, platter, etc. The same goes for how the turntable is driven, this can either be … Read more
The short answer is, yes they can. Some cheaper turntables feature a low-quality stylus that might last only 40 playing hours and can start damaging your records. However, in general, it is quite easy to prevent by picking the correct stylus or turntable that is made from higher quality materials. Cheap turntables can still be … Read more
Anti Skate is a feature on a turntable that counteracts against the skating force pushing the tonearm towards the center when playing a record. This force is caused by the friction between the needle/stylus and the surface of the record itself. It is called skating force and it could lead to problems in playback, for … Read more
Vinyl records come in different sizes and can be quite heavy when you need to transport a bunch of records. So how much does a vinyl record actually weigh? Knowing this can help you figure out how to store your records, ship your records, and it also affects the sound and durability of a record. … Read more
Often people starting out think that you simply need a turntable and some speakers and you can start playing music. What they are missing is that every turntable setup needs four essential components. A turntable, a preamp, an amplifier, and speakers. These components can all be external or can be built-in into one another. This … Read more
Turntables can cost as little as $60 and as much as $3000. Of course, within this range turntables will differ widely in terms of features and components. A decent entry-level turntable (from $150 to $250) will offer most of the features you need and proper sound quality. Middle-range devices (from $250 to $400) will be … Read more