The Costs Of Repairing A Record Player

The Costs Of Repairing A Record Player

When your favorite record player stops working so well, it’s time to take it in for a repair. Knowing the costs of repairing a record player is vital before spending any money to ensure the player is worth repairing. In some circumstances, it might be wise to replace the unit merely. But don’t fret; we’ll…
Record Player Needle

Where Does The Needle Go On A Record? (We’ve Got The Answer)

Understanding how records work is vital to placing the needle on the record in the correct place. So, how do you know where the correct place on the record is? Well, don’t worry, I won’t let you scratch up your records by dropping the needle in the wrong spot. If you are playing a record…
9 Of The Worst Record Players To Avoid

9 Of The Worst Record Players To Avoid

Everyone will try to tell you which are the best record players to buy. And they are likely based on a mixture of real-life reviews and the amount of money the blog is making from convincing you to purchase. But, whoever warns you NOT to buy something? Wasting money on products with poor reviews is…
Tonearm Technics SL-1200

The Differences Between Technics 1200 and 1210

Technics 1200’s are known as some of the best direct-drive turntables in the industry. The record player has dominated the industry for decades, leading as a benchmark to follow for competition. But what is the difference between the SL-1200 and the slightly more expensive SL-1210 models? Let’s find out. The Technics SL-1200 and the SL-1210…
turntable covered in smoke

My Turntable Smell Like It’s Burning: 5 Issues And Easy Fix Tips

Relaxing to some classic vinyl and a funny smell like burning starts to meander across the room. It’s subtle but makes you wonder why the turntable smell like it’s burning has entered your nose. Before your house burns down, it would be best if you unplugged the device and kept reading to find out more….

Why You Should Never Buy A Crosley Record Player

A lot of people really dislike the Crosley brand. Famous for their cheap, low-end, all-in-one portable record players, Crosley appeals to many people not interested in a high-end record player for its sound generating abilities. However, even for a cheap turntable, there are a lot of reasons you should never buy a Crosley record player,…

3 Reasons Why Records Pop (And What To Do About It)

I was sitting with my friend in the living room of my apartment listening to vinyl 33’s, and then I heard it in the middle of one of my favorite tracks – the dreaded pop. It led me to wonder what causes the pop sound that can sometimes happen with vinyl records. Vinyl records will…

7 Reasons Your Record Is Repeating (And How To Fix It)

Listening to your favorite record can be a magical experience. The experience loses its magic the moment your record starts repeating, though. Why do records do that, anyway? If you were just listening to the record and it never skipped or repeated before, it can seem all the more bizarre. Before you rush to smite…

Will New Record Players Play Old Records? (We Find Out)

Collecting vintage vinyl is something that many an audiophile enjoy. However, if you’re new to the world of ancient vinyl, you’ll likely ask, ‘Will new record players play old records?’, and you wouldn’t be wrong for the asking. New record players will play both 33 ⅓ and 45 rpm records. 78 rpm records from before…
Vinyl Records

Why Vinyl Records Are So Expensive

Being a connoisseur of classic vinyl, I’ve always set some cash aside to purchase my next favorite record. I wondered why vinyl records are so expensive because it seemed that my budget to buy a record kept needing to grow to buy the same amount of vinyl. I decided to study the subject and share…