Turntable

10 Vintage Amplifiers for Turntables We Bet You Would Like

If you own or are looking for a turntable, it means that you appreciate a good, smooth sound, and you enjoy high-quality sound systems. It also means that you need an amplifier, in which case you might be considering choosing a vintage one. So what are the best vintage amplifiers for you out there? Here’s…

Are Marley Turntables Good? A Complete Review

Are you curious about the Marley Turntables? Possibly you heard of them, and you are wondering if they are as good as they seem. Despite what one may think, turntables are different and sound different from each other. Inexpensive and poorly made turntables can sound screechy and have limited bass power and definition. It is…

The 7 Best Turntables Under $500

There is nothing more nostalgic than popping a vinyl into a turntable and allowing the music to take you back in time – back to memories of your grandparents and their favorite records playing in the background while you play a board game. Thankfully, we’ve found some affordable modern turntables to help you unlock those…

How To Clean a Turntable Needle (Let’s Find Out)

Around 75 thousand turntables are sold in the US each year. One can’t help but wonder whether all those vinyl enthusiasts know how to maintain their gear properly and get the most out of it. Cleaning a turntable needle is one of the essential elements in properly experiencing your music collection. Here’s how to clean…

Belt Drive vs. Direct Drive Turntable: How To Choose?

Turntables have an eclectic history since 1857, but there have only been 4 mechanisms to drive the platter, of which only 2 are common and popular. Both belt drive & direct drive mechanisms have had a fascinating journey over the decades, and it is still difficult to choose between them.  Choose a belt drive turntable…
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How To Remove A Garrard Turntable (Three Easy Steps)

Although the Garrard Engineering and Manufacturing Company is barely relevant today, many still aspire to hear and use their turntables due to their vintage quality. However, most Garrard turntables to date are old and are in dire need of repair. To aid you with the very first step of repairing your own Garrard turntable, let…

Buying a Record Player or Turntable? 8 Things You Must Know

Vinyl records have been around for a while, and they are still a wonderful and high-quality way to listen to music. They are classy and retro, and are most definitely coming back into style. Vinyl record player sales are certainly going up. But before you go get yourself a record player, here are 8 things…

Phono Vs. Line: We Explain the Difference

In 1877, the invention of vinyl altered the way the world hears music and audio. Over time, technology has evolved away from the phonograph; however, many continue to enjoy the audio they produce. For this reason, newer audio players include an input labeled phono. But how does the phono input differ from the line input?…

What is a Turntable Phono Preamp? We Explain

Turntables and records are making a comeback, and many people have vinyl record versions of their favorite albums. But now that they have a turntable for their vinyl records they are wondering if they need a turntable phono preamp. What is a turntable phono preamp? A turntable phono preamp is an electronic circuit that converts…

The History of Record Players, Turntables, and Vinyl Records

Music is a staple for all of human civilization, and it plays a large role in culture and history. In the scope of all of human history, it is astounding that we have only been able to record sound for the last century. It is nearly impossible to imagine a time of not being able…