A portable record player, or suitcase record player, is a vinyl turntable with built-in speakers and often other bells and whistles. The sound quality of these players tends to be less than high fidelity but still decent enough for casual listening. They are typically small and lightweight making them easy to transport. Some come with … Read more
In this day and age, turntables are making a comeback to the music scene as a hobby for many people. Whether it’s listening to vinyl records, finding old records at thrift stores, or just trying something new to give your LP collection some character, turntables have come a long way. One accessory that you can … Read more
Ah, the turntable. A symbol of time-honored tradition and true musicianship. Considering that many of our favorite musicians from decades past have been using this technology for their recordings, it’s not hard to see why there is a resurgence in both vinyl records and vintage turntables and record players. In this guide, we’ll cover why … Read more
Budgeting for a turntable is no easy task. You can find many record players for less than $100, but you could spend up to $1,000 or more if you’re shopping for Hi-Fi sound quality. It all depends on your needs and what features are most important to you. As is the case with many things … Read more
Back in the 1970s and 80s when turntables and vinyl were one of the only ways to listen to music, many receivers had phono inputs, which can be used to connect your turntable directly without using an external preamp. However, not all modern receivers have phono inputs anymore. If you don’t own a receiver with … Read more
It’s no secret that many love collecting vinyl records. Obviously, a turntable is a must for playing these records, but it takes more than just the player to get into this particular hobby. You need all sorts of accessories to make your collection complete and keep everything in good condition. This list includes some of … Read more
Turntable anti-skate is an important part of the process when setting up your turntable. Whether it’s your first time or you’re an expert in turntable setup, you should know what it is and how it works. This article will give you a few pointers on how to set the anti-skating parameter correctly, and what it … Read more
A turntable cartridge, as the name suggests, is a device that converts vibrations from records into an electrical signal. These signals are then transmitted to speakers or headphones for playback. Without the use of a cartridge, even if you have good speakers and sound system, your music will not be audible! This article discusses some … Read more
There are few things quite as irritating to the music lover as background noise — it’s even worse when the annoying hum comes from the speakers of your turntable setup. So how do you stop turntables from humming? The common answer is that you need to ground it. We have some good news for you: … Read more
So you’re in the market for a turntable? $500 is a great budget that allows you a lot of flexibility when it comes to turntable quality and features that some beginner models might not have. Of course, there are a ton of options out there. I’ve hand-picked some of the best turntables on the market … Read more