Guides
Phono Preamp Basics: Moving Magnet vs. Moving Coil Cartridges
If you’ve connected a turntable directly to a standard line input on an amplifier and been disappointed by the faint, thin, bass-light result, …
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Gear
The Best Phono Preamps Under $300
A phono preamplifier is one component where spending a little more than the bare minimum pays real dividends. The cheapest phono stages — those built into …
Features
Vinyl Revival: Why Turntables Are Back and Better Than Ever
In 2023, vinyl record sales in the United States surpassed CD sales for the first time since the 1980s. In 2024 and 2025, the gap widened further. The format …
Guides
How to Set Up a Turntable: A Step-by-Step Guide
A turntable done right is one of the most satisfying audio experiences available. A turntable done wrong — with a misaligned cartridge, incorrect tracking …
Guides
Turntable Cartridge Types: MM, MC, and Everything In Between
The cartridge is the most intimate point of contact between your system and the music stored in a record groove. It converts the microscopic physical wiggles of …