Pro-Ject Turntables: Elegant Simplicity Meets Engaging Sound Pro-Ject turntables have captured the hearts and ears of audiophiles and vinyl collectors alike for good reason. Their elegant,...

Manual vs. Automatic Turntables: What’s Right for You? One of the first aspects you’ll have to consider when buying a turntable is whether you want a manual or an automatic model. Although both...

How to Clean Your Records Like a Pro Cleaning your pristine collection of albums is not just important for sound quality; it will also help you in the long run. Whether you’re an audiophile pro or a...

When you start hearing records become dull, distorted, or too loud, a faulty stylus could be the culprit. The stylus (needle) is the part of the equipment on your turntable setup that directly...

Audiophiles love low-output moving coil (MC) cartridges for their unmatched clarity, resolution, and detail recovery. But their submillivolt signal levels (usually between 0.2mV-0.5mV) need a phono...

Turntable Expertise for Every Listener, From Newcomer to Pro Whether you’re a long time audiophile, a newcomer to the world of vinyl, or something in between, nothing beats an expert guiding you...

It doesn't take a lot of money to start your vinyl life. By making the right decisions, it's possible to build a high-fidelity turntable system for less than $500, complete with a trusty cartridge, a...

A turntable is more than an attempt to spin a record; it's a precision tool that is capable of extracting music from every groove. But even a top-of-the-line turntable won't play to its full...

Whether your turntable and cartridge cost a lot of money or not, dirty records can ruin your sound. Grime and dust in the grooves cause clicks and pops and diminish fidelity, and over time, they can...

Any audiophile is aware that the secret to that warm, static-free record experience isn't the turntable or the cartridge, but how clean a record is. Dust, static, and grime not only compromise sound...

As an introduction to vinyl, you've probably encountered the word phono preamp, also referred to as phono stage. Although it's natural to be concerned about the turntable and the speakers, the phono...

For vinyl aficionados and purists, of course, it’s more than just playback gear, it’s at the very heart of the analog experience. Whether you’re digging out some old LPs or entering into the...

Vinyl records provide an unparalleled listening experience that is warm and rich, and yet demanding in maintenance as well. Dust, static electricity, and handling wear and tear deteriorate sound...

A Beginner's Guide to Turntables: Spin Vinyl with Confidence In the age of technology, people are increasingly coming back to vinyl for the richer and more genuine sound. There's something special...

Audiophile-quality turntables are designed to peel out the highest-quality details from your album. To give them the full expression of their potential, you're going to want to have the proper...

Vinyl records are not just a nostalgic fad; they are a gateway to warmer, fuller listening. For the longtime filehead curious about venturing into analog, or even the newcomer to high fidelity for...

Belt Drive Turntables vs Direct Drive: What’s Better? Whether you’re shopping for your first turntable or your tenth, one of the most important decisions you’ll have to make is also one of the most...

For music enthusiasts, sound isn't merely heard but felt. And for audiophiles, the smaller the detail, the better. From the opening note through the last fade, good and great can be a matter of...

Phono Preamp 101: What It Is & How to Choose One In the realm of high-end analog audio, the phono preamp, also known as a phono stage, is crucial, yet often overlooked. For audiophiles and vinyl...

You can begin with vinyl without having to shell out a lot of money. Thanks to the Sumiko Oyster Series, beginners and audiophiles can enjoy high-quality analog performance without burning a hole...