Shipping vinyl can be quite the hassle, from having to get special boxes to holding your breath that the vinyl arrives in one piece! So, the last thing you want is to be stuck with Priority Mail shipping fees, as well. This doesn’t seem to be an unusual problem anymore since record sales have skyrocketed … Read more
Planar 1 and Planar 2 are two of Rega’s most popular turntables. They’ve been around for decades, with the first variants dating as far back as 1975. Today, they’re considered some of the best entry-level turntables with their sleek, minimalist design and full-bodied sound. If you’re looking to get your hands on a Planar turntable, … Read more
U-Turn and Fluance are both leading brands when it comes to home audio systems and turntables. So, what’s the difference between these two brands, and how does each of them stand out? There are many key distinctions between the two brands, from their origins to their record players’ designs. Yet, both U-Turn and Fluance are … Read more
Being on the market for a new turntable can be an exciting experience. You get to browse all the latest models and check out the newest features. However, all the terminology and specifications can be a little overwhelming. So, if you’re debating Pro-Ject vs. U-Turn, you’ve come to the right place. Let’s take a look … Read more
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