Although a vinyl record’s weight isn’t the first thing you think of when buying it, it’s essential to learn about it. To ship your record collection, you’ll need to know their weight to calculate the cost. You’ll also want to learn the weight to know what category your record falls under. Generally, heavier records are … Read more
If you’re an audiophile like me, you probably have a deep appreciation for music, especially when it’s on vinyl. It also means you can easily make out when your records are sounding perfect and when the record player is spinning faster than it should. So, if your music sounds more like the Chipmunks than an … Read more
Crosley is a popular name in the audiophile community, and for good reason. It’s been around for decades, founded in 1920 by American inventor and entrepreneur Powel Crosley. It was the first company to market portable radios and shortly soon became one of a kind in its niche. Since Crosley has been around for so … Read more
Are you a hardcore fan of The Mars Volta, even more excited to purchase some of their vinyl after they’re back from hiatus? Well, nothing can do the rock band’s powerful music justice more than playing their albums on your trustworthy turntable. But, the thing is, their vinyl is very pricey! Why is Mars Volta … Read more
If you have a vinyl record collection that you’re very proud of and attached to, you probably want to protect it from any potential damage. Still, as unfortunate as it may seem, we can’t always control the temperature. This may have got you asking: do vinyl records warp in heat? Is it possible to correct … Read more
Did you know that turntables used to rotate at 78 rpm back in the ‘20s? Now, the standard speed took a hit down to 33 1/3 rpm and 45 rpm—mainly because of the new audio recording methods that made it possible. But why is your turntable playing too slow? If your turntable is playing slower … Read more
Believe it or not, turntables have more film cameos than most of the devices we use every day. The platter is a crucial component of your turntable, but you might consider replacing it with a better one to enhance your audio experience. You can also remove the turntable platter to fix the motor of a … Read more
Fun Fact: Bluetooth is actually named after a Danish king. Another Fun Fact: With a Bluetooth-connected vinyl record player, you can be the king of music as you listen to high-quality audio from your smartphone, speakers, or headphones. Vinyl record players are all about creating that vintage audio experience while you’re listening to your favorite … Read more
If you’re in the market for a new turntable, you’ve come to the right place. Making the correct decision can be sort of complicated. You spend hours scouring the internet for reviews to help inform your decision. We all look for the device with all the best features at the lowest cost. So, when comparing … Read more
Ortofon is one of the biggest turntable cartridge manufacturers in the world. The Danish company has been in the market for over 100 years, innovating and producing new models ever since! While Ortofon makes a wide variety of cartridges, two of the most popular options out there are 2M Bronze and the 2M Blue, so … Read more