From the 60s to the 80s to today, colored vinyl records have fascinated collectors across a huge array of genres. Recently, artists as diverse as Steven Colbert, the White Stripes, Tom Jones, and I

Whether you're a casual record collector with a handful of albums or an audiophile with a shelf of thousands, storage is crucial to meet your demands. Storage not only keeps records tidy but also...

Clearaudio turntables have long been renowned for their whisper-quiet play and precise playback, the standard by which analog play is measured. So why do they play so quiet? The key lies in a...

Whether you're playing out-of-print or daily LPs, you can be certain of one thing: clean records sound great. With every passing day, dust, static, mold, and oily residue accumulate in the grooves,...

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...

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...

Vinyl vs. SACD: What Sounds Better? Audiophile listening to music has few debates that stir up as much passion as the debate between vinyl and SACD. Both camps have their die-hard loyalists and both...

To truly understand the sounds you elicit from your rare vinyl record collection (and high-end turntables), you need to know a little (or a lot) about the manufacturing process.Recording ProcessIn the

Why You Should Buy Speakers for Your TurntableVinyl records, played on audiophile turntable systems, offer better frequency response and crisp signals than virtually all other formats. Because they pr

As a collector, you know cleaning vinyl records is a must!Vinyl records pick up all kinds of unwanted guests: Static ElectricityFingerprints and Other OilsMold and MildewDust, Dirt, and LintWhen Shou

In the audiophile record world, remastering is the key to how your albums sound. Whether you're playing a 1950s jazz recording or a new reissue of a rock epic, the process of mastering will hugely...

Audiophiles have been debating digital versus analog audio for decades. Vinyl, with its tactile feel and warm sound, is a sensory experience. Meanwhile, digital formats (CD, SACD, FLAC, DSD, etc)...

To anyone new to the world of audiophile listening, high-end audio gear can seem kind of, well, intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. Each of them agrees that getting the most out of their...

For audiophiles and music lovers, classical vinyl records offer a timeless experience, one rooted in both sonic majesty and the rich heritage of analog playback. Whether you're drawn to the sweeping...

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...

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Air Tight & Tube Pairing: Creating the Ultimate Analog Chain When it comes to the matter of furthering analog playback into that aesthetic realm, precious few unions can match the complementary...

Of course, collectors and audiophiles love vintage vinyl. However, more and more performers, producers, DJs, and listeners have realized that today’s music also sounds best on vinyl records.Sound Qual

As genres, pop and rock music have always been fueled by electric energy, dynamics, and raw emotion. Digital is convenient, but deep, warm music can only be found on analog formats, such as vinyl and...

Soundtrack Vinyl: Why They Matter for Collectors Soundtrack music has always played an important role in music-loving cinephiles. But for vinyl collectors, soundtrack LPs represent more than a...