Kelly Clarkson

The bass from a record player. The crackles as it starts to play, you know the sound well. Relaxing, yet powerful. Remember those weekends spent sipping tea and listening to old jazz tunes? But for some reason, you can’t figure out why your favorite vinyl records don’t make the cut anymore? If we were to … Read more

For so many vinyl lovers out there, the turntable is still king. A turntable lets you hear your favorite albums in all their glory with an unaltered sound quality. But is it worth getting vinyl for this? Do you actually get a better sound from a 180 gram vinyl pressing then a standard pressing of … Read more

There are two different types of turntables, one with a preamp and one without. It can be difficult to detect which type you have since the only difference is the presence or absence of a special amplifier in the cartridge slot. While both are great, you should consider getting one that has a preamp because … Read more

Many new stereo systems come with speakers that are designed to be used in concert with one another. Passive, powered, and active speakers are all three different types of speaker types. Passive speakers require the power of the amplifier, while powered and active speakers use their own amplifier. Active speakers are typically more powerful than … Read more

Turntables for audiophiles and record collectors come in all shapes and sizes. Modern manufacturers like Pro-Ject, Rega, and Music Hall offer a range of popular products with different levels of performance, price points, and compatibility with less traditional listening spaces. But how do you choose? One option is to look at the various technical considerations … Read more