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

A turntable is an old-school audio device that has been around since the invention of the phonograph. It works by using a rotating arm or needle to play back recordings of music on a vinyl disc. From inexpensive turntables to serious audiophile models, you may find yourself wondering if one can sound good for less … Read more

There are two main types of turntables, manual and automatic. A turntable can be considered as some type of record player that is able to spin the record with the help of some type of motor for automated spinning. A turntable needs to be manually moved on its axis by the user in order to … Read more