When is it time to change a record player needle? When you bring home a used system You should always change the needle whenever you buy a used record player. Don’t trust the person you’re buying it from to have done it for you. A bad needle can destroy your records, so it’s best practice … Read more
When you are looking for great music to listen to, you need to know where to buy vinyl records. Vinyl records sound different than CDs or compressed/streaming audio. You may, however, not know where to buy vinyl records in your community. It can be difficult to find the records and the sound you want, but … Read more
Nothing is more devastating to a record collector than when one of your beloved pieces is found warped and unable to play its beautiful music on your turntable. Sometimes no matter how careful we are with our vinyl record collection, things can happen that warp the vinyl. What causes warped vinyl? How can we fix … Read more
When it comes to vinyl, there’s nothing more important to me than getting the most out of my records and equipment. Peak sound quality, a sturdy setup, and a long-lasting collection are what I strive for and what I want to help others achieve. Knowing how to set up a record player correctly is essential … Read more
You’ve just made an impulse buy after doing a little crate digging at your local record store. Despite your new find’s rad cover, the disc has seen better days. The lack of an inner jacket tells you that the grooves on this wax are probably caked in dust and grime. As a true vinyl junkie, … Read more
When you’re looking for the best record players for under 500 dollars in 2020, you can start to expect a few things. At this price tier, you can start to expect a high level of quality, but still keep a fair budget. The record players in this list are going to be able to integrate … Read more
For the past few years, the amount of young people getting into vinyl collecting has absolutely exploded. Many members of the vinyl community feel the need to gatekeep and protect our hobby from newcomers. But I’ll tell you now, more vinyl collectors is better for local shops which is better for all of us. Many … Read more
The best record players of are here, and they are going to knock your socks off! Every year we do a roundup of all our favorite turntables, and we break them down to let you know which ones are the best. If you want the absolute best, the cream of the crop, the upper echelon, … Read more
Turntable mats can improve the sound quality and appearance of your record player, while also protecting your precious vinyl. But how do you know which is the best turntable mat of ? That’s what we’re here to decide. Preview: Our Choice for the Turntable Mat of Pro-Ject: Leather It Platter Mat Our Rating: 5/5 … Read more
Collecting vinyl can be an absurdly expensive hobby. Between your turntable, speakers, preamplifyer, and record storage, costs can add up quick. And that’s all before you even buy a record. One of the biggest investments for a vinyl newbie is the turntable. The best turntables of can quickly add up to over $1000. If you … Read more