Before buying a new turntable, try swapping your cartridge to unlock better clarity, detail, and sound from your vinyl.

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Before buying a turntable, there are a bunch of questions you have to ask yourself. How much do you want to spend? Do you want a turntable with a built-in phono preamp or do you want to be able to ...

Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve Guttenberg has also worked as a high-end audio salesman, and as a record producer. Steve reviewed audio products for CNET and worked as a freelance writer for ...

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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Whether you’re new to records, or have built up a solid ...

Though once relegated to the past, vinyl is now only growing in popularity. If you want to play vinyl records, you’ll need a decent turntable to do them justice. Even those with low budgets can find ...