Installing a new cartridge is something of a rite of passage for turntable owners. It’s a skill that once was common, but now seems to be considered some kind of black art by many. In reality, it’s ...

Listening to records is an incomparable thing. It’s magical to have that music physically there, and its supporting artwork in glorious 12.5”x12.5” for you to scrutinise. As someone starting their ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. A turntable cartridge is an electromechanical pickup ...

The stylus, or what is commonly called the needle, is a vital component of any turntable. It’s the connective tissue between the record player and the actual record. Without it, a turntable is just a ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. If your records aren’t sounding as good as they once did ...

Every spring, Record Store Day sends thousands of people back to the world of vinyl, with sales posting their 18th consecutive year of growth in 2024, according to the RIAA, far outselling CDs and ...

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