Whether they’re a good old thrift store purchase or a passed-down family inheritance, vinyl records are valuable and require a lot of care. If you’re a big vinyl collector, you probably know that even brand-new records don’t come 100% clean. Sure, a damp microfiber towel has been doing the trick for generations, but it’s definitely … Read more
It’s no secret that cleaning vinyl records can be a time-consuming process for any record collector. Whether passed down from your grandpa or purchased at a record store, vinyl records are precious. Naturally, when looking for a record cleaning product, you want the best of the best for your collection. The Spin-Clean and the Knosti … Read more
Handling vinyl records is like handling a baby. It could be stressful, especially for new parents, I mean new vinyl collectors. Vinyl records are prone to scratching or breaking as a result of them falling out of their sleeves. So, how to take vinyl out of the sleeve properly? This is an important issue, and … Read more
Cleaning your turntable cartridge is crucial to keep the sound quality at its best. The stylus, also known as the needle, can get damaged by the smallest amount of dust or dirt. In turn, a damaged stylus can affect the music listening experience, or worse, it can damage your records! More importantly, you’ll have to … Read more
As a vinyl collector, it’s safe to say that finding a record cover in pristine condition is a rare sight to see. Whether it’s cut corners, seam splits, or mold, record covers are prone to standard wear and tear over time. When picking up your Nina Simone or Otis Redding that’s been sitting in your … Read more
When we invest our money in expensive equipment, like a turntable, we tend to treat it like it’s fragile. Even when we purchase high-quality Crosley players, we use the device with kid gloves. No matter how durable the materials are, most of us think it’s better safe than sorry. That’s why taking extra special care … Read more
Having been in the market for several decades, the KT88 and the KT66 amp tubes are now two of the best-known options on the market. They’re designed specifically for amplifying audio, especially in electric guitars. If you’re into playing R&B, classic rock, jazz, funk, or blues, you’ll definitely be needing one of these beam tetrodes. … Read more
In a perfect world, record players wouldn’t show any wobble at all. However, in the real world, more than half of them do. A little wobble is often forgiven and well tolerated. But if you’re reading this, your player is probably wobbling much more than that. Record players are relatively simple machines, which often means … Read more
There are few bands that are as viscerally enthralling as the Gorillaz. They’re so unique and powerful in every way. Understandably, that makes their fans far from casual in most cases. Of course, as Demon Days is their most successful album to date, going six times platinum, it’s only natural that the demand for this … Read more
Zenith was one of the first record player manufacturers in the United States, beginning in 1918. For years, they’d kept up with the rush of new record formats for years, producing everything from portable record players to full consoles. Playing records on a vintage Zenith record player can be a surreal experience. Determining how much … Read more