For so many vinyl lovers out there, the turntable is still king. A turntable lets you hear your favorite albums in all their glory with an unaltered sound quality. But is it worth getting vinyl for this? Do you actually get a better sound from a 180 gram vinyl pressing then a standard pressing of … Read more
There are two different types of turntables, one with a preamp and one without. It can be difficult to detect which type you have since the only difference is the presence or absence of a special amplifier in the cartridge slot. While both are great, you should consider getting one that has a preamp because … Read more
Many new stereo systems come with speakers that are designed to be used in concert with one another. Passive, powered, and active speakers are all three different types of speaker types. Passive speakers require the power of the amplifier, while powered and active speakers use their own amplifier. Active speakers are typically more powerful than … Read more
Turntables for audiophiles and record collectors come in all shapes and sizes. Modern manufacturers like Pro-Ject, Rega, and Music Hall offer a range of popular products with different levels of performance, price points, and compatibility with less traditional listening spaces. But how do you choose? One option is to look at the various technical considerations … Read more
When the grandson of a famous audiophile wanted to get into vinyl recording, he got frustrated with his turntable. He was used to the low quality sound that came from digital media. If only he had a better turntable! There must be one out there that can offer him good quality audio at good price … Read more