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Best Vintage Turntables to Buy: A Setup Tech Shortlist
The best vintage turntable to buy is the one whose bearing, arm, and chassis were over-built in period and whose…
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Buying a Vintage Turntable: A Field Guide
Buying a vintage turntable well comes down to one rule: pay for the parts you cannot replace and ignore the…
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Vintage and DIY Turntables: The Complete Setup Guide
A vintage turntable is worth buying when the chassis, bearing, and tonearm are mechanically sound — everything electrical and consumable…
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Phonographs vs Turntables: Vintage and Modern Vinyl Compared
What Is a Phonograph? A phonograph is a device that plays recorded sound from grooved cylinders or flat discs by…
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Audio-Technica Turntables Compared: LP60X vs LP120X vs LP3
Why Audio-Technica Dominates the Entry-Level Turntable Market Audio-Technica produces three of the best-selling turntables in the world: the AT-LP60X ($149),…
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Best Vinyl Player 2025: Top Turntables and Record Players
What Makes a Great Vinyl Player? A great vinyl player delivers accurate speed stability, tracks records without distortion, and includes…
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DIY Turntable Plinth: A CNC Project for Audiophiles
A CNC-machined solid hardwood turntable plinth turns a $200 budget deck into something that visually competes with $2000 audiophile tables…
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Turntable Bearing Maintenance: Lubrication and Noise Reduction
What Is a Turntable Bearing? The turntable main bearing is the spindle assembly that supports the platter and allows it…
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How to Set Tracking Force and Anti-Skate: Step-by-Step
What Is Tracking Force? Tracking force is the downward pressure, measured in grams, that the stylus exerts on the record…
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Turntable Platter Upgrades: Acrylic, Glass, and Metal
Why Upgrade Your Turntable Platter? The turntable platter holds the record and rotates beneath the tonearm. Stock platters on budget…