Carolyn Carey 
The sound quality of vinyl is not the only reason collectors are still avid listeners, but it does contribute to its enduring popularity. You might even say that the warmth of vinyl is bringing back the nostalgia of a bygone era. This post provides a rundown of some really affordable, highly rated portable record players … Read more
A turntable is a device for playing recorded sounds (e.g., music). The sound is stored and reproduced by means of a stylus (a needle) that is rotated in front of a rotating disc bearing the sound-wave image. The word turntable derives from the verb to turn, and in this case we refer to “turning” an … Read more
In an era where cord cutting is becoming more and more prevalent, it is easy to fall into the trap of believing that all one needs for a strong signal on their internet connection is a cable modem. Unfortunately, this line of thinking often leads to problems such as buffering and intermittent connection. While these … Read more
An amplifier is a device that accepts a weak electric current from a microphone or guitar pickup, then amplifies or strengthens it. An audio amplifier is an electronic circuit that receives an electrical signal and converts it into an amplified signal suitable for driving speakers. Learn how they work and more in this post! Audio … Read more
The first question to ask yourself is “do I wish to power the speakers with my amplifiers, or will I need separate amps for each set of speakers?” You may not need separate amps for each set of speakers because they may be inherently different, such as a subwoofer and two front arrays. If you … Read more