If you use your record player for a decent time, the needle on your cartridge will eventually wear down, and you’ll need to replace it with another one. However, to ensure that your music plays properly, you’ll need to know how to align the turntable cartridge, and that’s where this guide comes in handy! To … Read more
Victrola makes a lot of vintage-themed models. Personally, I like their retro-inspired designs. However, since Victrola is a low-cost brand, you can expect a few issues like the record player not turning on. If you’re having the same issues yourself, you must’ve wondered, “why won’t my Victrola record player turn on?” Lucky for you, you’ve … Read more
If you’re only using a brush to clean your vinyl records, you’re missing out on most of its potential. Wet cleaning is essential to remove lingering debris on the record’s surface. By ensuring your vinyl records get the best possible treatment, you can guarantee they’ll stay in good shape for a lifetime. For this purpose, … Read more
Whether you’re new to the turntable world or have spent years curating your collection, a clean vinyl record is crucial. Not only does dirt affect how the record sounds, but it might also damage your needle. That’s why you might want to invest in a high-end record cleaner. Even though you can wipe your records … Read more
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