Maintaining your turntable requires a few things like cleaning, belt changing, and needle replacement. In this article, I’ll focus more on the needle replacement aspect on the AT-LP60 turntable. At first glance, it seemed like a simple thing that didn’t require instructions. It was a simple thing, but I broke two brand new needles because … Read more
If you’re a vinyl record aficionado like me, you probably wish you could take your record player everywhere you go. Unfortunately, since you can’t do that, you’ll have to settle for the next best thing: digital versions of our favorite music. This begs the question: do vinyl records come with digital downloads? Yes, they do. … Read more
If your turntable isn’t grounded correctly, you can expect to get a humming, distorted sound out of it. Sound issues are endless when your equipment isn’t all connected at the same ground, especially if you don’t have an essential piece, like a receiver. Do you know how to ground a turntable without a receiver? It’s … Read more
If you want to enjoy authentic music quality, you need to have an audio amplifier as the centerpiece of your sound system. However, if you want to skip the hassle of connecting preamps and power amps, you can simply go for an Integrated amplifier, such as the options provided by the English manufacturer Rega. Among … Read more
Picking between the Technics Sl-1500c and the Rega Planar 3 can be mind-boggling. That’s because both offer astounding sound and tough build quality. For starters, the Technics Sl-1500c has truly innovative technology from the cartridge to the stylus. On the other hand, the Rega Planar 3 is widely popular for its great quality and sleek … Read more
Many of us like to suddenly turn on the music and enjoy dancing in the middle of the night. To get the best sound quality, you might need a decent hi-fi system. The best option in that situation might be to use an integrated amplifier. It could be difficult to choose an amplifier with all … Read more
Comparing one or more items can be a little frustrating, especially with all the biased and affiliate websites out there. The comparison becomes even more frustrating when you compare electronics that you don’t fully understand yet. Turntables are good examples of electronics we use without understanding what’s happening. This article may have popped into your … Read more
Some say vinyl records are making a comeback, but we say those round, flat disks that provided listeners with music for almost a century were never gone. Even though we now live in the digital era of music playing, vinyl records are still standing strong! But did you notice that some vinyl records aren’t as … Read more
Most hardware requires a break-in period. Some technophiles would even claim that PCs need to be burned before use. Yet, vinyl records are a special case because we all know some old records that sound significantly better than their modern counterparts. This vintage character of vinyl records made me believe they sound better with use, … Read more
Vinyl is all about the listening experience and the lossless sound. So when you’re listening to a record and notice it sounds different, there might be something wrong with your record player. Well, all it takes is some basic knowledge of the device components to know where the issue is coming from. That’s why we’ll … Read more