Struggling with poor vinyl playback? Your phono cartridge setup—or those filthy records—might be the reason. Here’s how to fix it. Unlike digital audio, which is basically plug, play, and pray your Wi ...

One thing I didn’t count on, however: I didn’t quite remember how to properly set up a new turntable. If you’re new to playing vinyl, or you’ve decided to upgrade to a better cartridge or fancier ...

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Record players are arguably the most temperamental of hi-fi components. Even the best are easily upset by inconsiderate positioning, poor adjustment or inadequate support. Get everything right, though ...

I can remember the first time I set up a record player, and it wasn't pretty. There was a belt drive to attach, I needed to set the tracking weight and maybe figure out what that actually meant at the ...

It takes courage telling someone about a good $240 turntable when he or she can buy a good CD player for $180. But people who spend $1,200 on a fabulous CD player still find themselves playing a large ...

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Every spring, Record Store Day sends thousands of people back to the world of vinyl, with sales posting their 18th consecutive year of growth in 2024, according to the RIAA, far outselling CDs and ...

This simple guide can help you get great sound and longer life out of your record player and LPs By James K. Willcox I’d had my trusty AR ES-1 turntable for many years when a house fire reduced it, ...