Two Types Of Amps For Turntables (And A Few Recommendations We Bet You Would Like)

There are so many questions in the land of audio that may pose too complicated for the common folk, such as knowing the types of amps for turntables. If you have tinkered with audio equipment before, you must have already known that there is always an amplifier for every speaker, as both are what I…

How To Define A Pressing Of A Record

If you have ever seen or, better yet, held a vinyl record before, you will likely notice the texture on its surface, with grooves so defined you can feel them at every caress. Just like any curious mind, you might want to ask how these patterns are implemented into the vinyl record. We also had…

Putting A Penny On A Record Player Finally Explained!

As a child, I was always fascinated with the penny on top of our turntables. This fascination was not because of its peculiar position but because I wanted to grab that penny and use it to buy candy. However, today, I am still plagued by the same question for a different reason: why do we…

The Reasons Why Turntables Have Two Tonearms

Most turntables have one tonearm. However, you might also notice that some turntables have two, three, or even *gasps* four tonearms! How is this exactly, and why do some turntables have two (or more) tonearms? Tonearms are crucial to developing a specific tone whenever a vinyl record is played on a turntable. As such, some…

Yikes! This Is What Happens If You Drop A Vinyl Record

Despite vinyl records being more than a century old, they are still highly regarded today as the highest-quality audio storage material, mainly because it is highly analog. However, with that in mind, this means that physical damage to vinyl records can heavily hamper or degrade their sound quality. Here, we try to determine what happens…

Do Turntables Require Subwoofers?

Do turntables require subwoofers? Let’s find out. Turntables or record players are types of audio equipment renowned for their crisp sound, lossless audio, and most important of all, the vintage experience. However, a turntable is nothing if paired with speaker systems that have subpar capabilities and configurations. Subwoofers are not a required purchase for vinyl…

This Is How Tight A Turntable Belt Should Be

Turntables (or vinyl record players, depending on how you see them) are complicated machines. They aren’t as easy to use as “press play” with your iPods, iPhones, and DVD players. Because of this, we bumped on the question regarding how tight a turntable belt should be. The key to determining a turntable belt tension is…

A Review On Thorens Turntables: Are They Good?

Thorens is a renowned brand that produces an extensive range of phonograph models (turntables). However, does its products hold up to its name, or does its reputation precede it? This article will talk about a general review on Thorens turntables: are they good? Thorens is an old brand, so it would be proper to assume…

10 Best Turntables Under $250

It seems like you only hear about two kinds of record turntables. There’s the vintage model you come across in a thrift store. It’s pretty battered on the outside and only costs a couple bucks. There’s a 50-50 chance that it sings like an angel… or screeches like the lead in a Hair Metal band….

New Vinyl Records Vs. Old: Which Is Better?

There is no denying that vinyl records are back in the mainstream. There are now new models of vinyl records to allow people to have a nostalgic music experience. But because old and new vinyl records are popular again, it prompted a debate, “Which is better between new and old vinyl records?” Vinyl records that…