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JBL Classic Series Overview
The new Classic Series from JBL takes its inspiration from vintage gear of the 60s yet is full of the latest audio technology to give you the best fidelity with a retro look and feel. While each of the 4 units can stand on their own, they look and sound wonderful as a stack. Learn about this great new integrated amp, turntable, streamer, and CD player.
U-Turn Audio Orbit 2 Plus & Orbit 2 Special Turntable Overview
U-Turn Audio has taken their very popular Orbit series and really upped the game. With a new one piece magnesium tonearm, improved belt, and detailed performance testing, these are now an even better value than before. The new Orbit 2 Special even gets the same speed control as their top of the line Theory.
Best Powered Speakers to Pair With a Turntable
If you’re just getting started with vinyl, a quality pair of powered speakers provides a solid foundation for a system you can grow with over time. Upgrading your speakers can enhance your vinyl listening experience.
Let’s take a closer look at three great brands that offer good powered speakers for turntables. Assuming you have an entry-level turntable in the $200-$500 range, any of these speaker sets will help you build a great-sounding system.
Turntable Buyer's Guide
If you are new to vinyl collecting and playback, we recommend starting at the beginning and read through. If you are already well-versed in the turntable world, you may want to skip to the advanced or features sections.
How To Upgrade Your Pro-Ject Debut Series Turntable
We thought it would be helpful for all of the millions of people who have purchased Debut turntables over the last three decades to put together an upgrade guide to help find the right one(s) for your specific model. In this article, we will go over the possible upgrades, give you an idea of how much each one might improve your sound, and help you understand the difficulty level of installing the upgrade.
Pro-Ject Automat A1 Turntable Setup Guide
Setting up your Pro-Ject PRO turntable will be fun and go smoothly if you prepare for everything you’ll need in advance. We hope this guide enables you to be spinning some vinyl and enjoying music faster than you expected.
Rega Planar 6 vs Rega Planar 8 Turntable Comparison
The Rega Planar 8 turntable is the latest turntable from Rega and is the big brother to the Rega Planar 6. We compare the two in this article.
6 Accessories Vinyl Enthusiasts Can't Live Without
Just as guitarists collect effects pedals and cyclists attach GPS units to their handlebars, we vinyl enthusiasts love our accessories. Over time, many accessories start to feel just as important as our turntables and record collections.
How to Clean Vinyl Records and Care For Them Properly
As vinyl enthusiasts can attest, enjoying music to its fullest depends on three factors: the equipment you choose, how well you care for it, and how you treat your records. To avoid damaging your records, you’ve got to pamper them. Treat your vinyl right, and you’ll enjoy crystal clear sound every time.
How to Clean Your Turntable Stylus (And Why You Should)
If your stylus has dirt or dust on it, it can transfer those contaminants to every record you play. Over time, a dirty stylus can damage your vinyl, especially when the gunk it leaves on your records burrows deep into the grooves and hardens.
Pro-Ject Debut PRO Turntable Setup Guide
Setting up your Pro-Ject PRO turntable will be fun and go smoothly if you prepare for everything you’ll need in advance. We hope this guide enables you to be spinning some vinyl and enjoying music faster than you expected.
Pro-Ject Debut Pro vs Debut Carbon EVO Turntable Comparison
To celebrate their 30th anniversary, Pro-Ject Audio Systems is introducing the Debut PRO turntable. This beautiful turntable is a true audiophile-level turntable for far less than you might expect with an amazing upgrade path as well. We were bowled over when we tested it for both its build and sound quality.
What is a Phono Preamp?
With the resurgence of vinyl over the last several years, a whole new generation is getting into turntables. With so much “plug and play” technology, we find that people who are younger or have never used a turntable before expect to that a turntable will just play, or at least simply connect to their existing stereo system or speakers.
What they’re forgetting is one of the most critical pieces to any vinyl playback system — a phono preamp.
Technics Turntable Comparison | SL-1500C vs. SL-1200GR
Technics direct drive turntables have been a hit with both music lovers and DJ’s for decades. Their two latest models the SL-1500C and SL-1200GR offer up great performance for the money. In our comparison we will help you decide which Technics direct drive turntable is best for your needs. If you love to DJ at home you will enjoy learning about these great turntables too!
Ortofon Quintet Cartridges Series Overview
Experience the sound of moving coil for far less than you might think from the inventors of the moving coil with Ortofon’s Quintet series. Learn about the technology in each model to find which is the best match for your system and how easy these are to mount on your tonearm.
Manual vs. Automatic Turntables
If you are shopping around for a new turntable and have done a little research, you may be wondering about the differences between manual turntables and automatic turntables. Before you make a purchase, it’s important to understand how each of these systems work and the benefits and drawbacks of each.
