So, you’ve just bought a new turntable and want to put it through its paces… Testing a new HiFi setup requires records covering a wide spectrum of sound signatures to see if it can hit those highs, lows, and everything in between, just right. Fortunately, there are many different genres and styles of music out …
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Some of my earliest memories of listening to music were of vinyl played on record decks around three decades ago. Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Cream, the origins of my love of music. The lovely crackle of the audio before the song begins, the giant headphones with the curly wire and huge plug, the …
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The vinyl revival is in full swing. Many of you will be first-time turntable buyers looking to make a turntable the new centerpiece of your Hi-fi system, while some of you might be looking to replace your existing record player and take your audio to the next level. Whatever your reason, this list of the …
Whether you’re new to vinyl or dusting off old records and coming back, a turntable is what you’ll need to transform those vinyl grooves into music. Truth be told, a budget of $300 for a turntable isn’t much for what is traditionally an expensive hobby. That said, there are affordable record players that not only …
For a long time, the Audio Technica AT-LP120 has been one of the most highly praised entry-level turntables. While there are plenty of budget turntables that cost under $200, the AT-LP120 offered a big step up for just a few extra dollars. Notably, an elliptical (vs spherical) stylus and the very nice AT95E cartridge, a …
Vinyl has made a big comeback. When the average consumer moved away from CDs to digital downloads and audio streaming services, many others regained interest in the good old record. Some people miss having physical copies of music which they can see and feel. Others want to experience the unique sound that only a truly …
House of Marley is an audio manufacturer that was founded in 2012 in collaboration with the Marley family. The company’s eco-conscious identity means they use mindfully sourced materials, such as bamboo, FSC™ certified wood and recyclable aluminum to manufacture their products. Their whole line of products look beautiful, and the ‘Stir It Up’ turntable is …
With the vinyl revival, many people are looking to start listening to music the old fashioned way. There is no debating that vinyl is traditionally an incredibly expensive hobby. The Pioneer PL-990, however, isn’t an expensive turntable. Pioneer are known for their direct-drive DJ turntables. But when it comes to belt-driven turntables, which are better …
Although most have ditched CDs in favor of the sheer convenience offered by streaming services, there has also been a renewed interest in vinyl records in what is known as the vinyl revolution. There’s just something special about having a vinyl collection and operating the turntable. However, in today’s world playing records is an expensive …
The vinyl revival has encouraged bigger manufacturers to get back into the turntable business, and few manufacturers are as big as Sony. The PS-LX310BT is a very affordable record player that brings vinyl to the masses. You won’t need to worry about speaker connections, external phono preamps or cartridges. Just plug the thing in, place …