Of the guitarists to emerge in the 1960s, few remain as innovative and forward-thinking as John McLaughlin, and The Vinyl District's review of Music for Abandoned Heights makes a compelling case for ...

Achieving the best from your turntable isn't solely a question of owning a fine cartridge but also of proper installation. It's possible that even the finest phono cartridge can develop distortion, u ...

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. Althou ...

John McLaughlin Music for Abandoned Heights RSD Exclusive Numbered Limited Edition 180g LP (Brooklyn Sunset Yellow & Red Swirl Vinyl)      Record Store Day Exclusive Strict ...

Accurate cartridge alignment is an essential, yet too-often neglected, step in extracting the very best possible sound from your turntable. No matter if you are a veteran audiophile or a new vinyl en ...

Vinyl records create a rich, full listening experience, but only if they're clear of dirt and dust. The quality of the sound can deteriorate and also eventually damage your stylus if dust and dirt ac ...

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 ...

Beginner's Guide to Record Cleaning Machines If you are spinning records, you know that, when it comes to sound quality, the performance of your turntable and cartridge is only part of the story: Th ...

Your turntable stylus holds the key to great sound. However, the greatest cartridge will fall short even when dust and debris accumulate on the needle. That's when the Onzow Zerodust Stylus Cleaner e ...

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 ...

Whether you've been an audiophile for years or you've just entered the world of vinyl, proper configuration is necessary to get high-fidelity analog sound. Two items that tend to be overlooked but pl ...

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 pr ...

Why VPI Turntables Continue to Be the Benchmark in Audiophile Enclaves VPI Industries is not just a turntable manufacturer—it's a legendary audio brand with a history of excellence dating back ...

Turntable Setup Guide: Tracking Force, Anti-Skate & More A well-calibrated turntable is the secret to experiencing your vinyl collection at its best. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasone ...

Setting Up Your Audiophile System: A Beginner’s Guide Putting together a high-fidelity listening room can seem daunting, especially for neophytes just entering the world of audiophile gear. It ...

Your stylus is a small, yet highly effective piece of hardware, tasked with converting a record's physical groove into rich, analog audio. All styles are not the same. The stylus tip's design and con ...

If you're ready to elevate your vinyl play, a moving coil (MC) cartridge may be your next major upgrade. With high resolution, solid channel separation, and rich detail retrieval, MC cartridges are t ...

Best Rock Albums for Audiophile Turntables Rock and roll and vinyl have always been partners in lust. For audiophiles, spinning a rock record on a high-end turntable unlocks the raw power, depth and ...

For playback on vinyl, changing a cartridge would mean removing and replacing an entire unit, something often perceived as daunting, expensive, and time-consuming. But Sumiko, a brand revered as much ...

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 touche ...