Vinyl Record Care - Audio Appraisal

Pro-Ject VC-S3 Record Cleaning Machine Reviewed

The VC-S remains ahead of the competition. Most record cleaning machines are, in reality, primitive, dysfunctional, uncomfortable loud, poorly constructed and ugly enough to upset a blind man’s aesthetic senses. It’s a wonder some of them work at all. The VC-s has some way to go in terms of refinement, but it’s still one of the best looking and most efficient record cleaning machines you can buy.

Collaro Audio Precision Cloth Turntable Mat Reviewed

a genuinely clever bit of engineering turned out as a fine product, that in a good system is well worth the money.

Pro-Ject VC-S2 ALU Vinyl Record Cleaning Machine Reviewed

another evolution of Pro-Ject’s excellent vinyl cleaner line. The two new models bring more welcome improvements to what was already a top-class product.

Spin Care Vinyl Record Cleaning Machine & Vinyl Accessories Reviewed

the performance of the Spin Care leaves nothing to be desired. It leaves records gleaming both visually and sonically. At just £39.95, it’s an extraordinarily cost-effective investment for those getting started, or for those looking to clean their collection on a budget.

Will An Audio-Technica AT-LP60 / AT-LP60X Turntable Damage Your Records?

The Audio-Technica AT-LP60 is without doubt one of the best-selling budget turntables to date, and the newly released AT-LP60X is sure to follow. But will either turntable cause undue damage to your records?

Clear Groove Vinyl Record Cleaner

Herein we feature the products of Clear Groove, a family run business specialising in the design and supply of products for vinyl and CD care and cleaning

SweetVinyl SugarCube SC-1 Vinyl Click & Pop Remover Review

The SugarCube enhances the listening experience with vinyl old and new, and for that it earns a thoroughly deserved recommendation.

Vinyl Record Cleaning fluids Compared, Pro-Ject & Vinyl Shelter

Vinyl Shelter offer an excellent cleaning product, perfectly suited to the cleaning of vinyl records. While we only tested two fluids here, the results did not conclusively prove that one fluid was vastly superior to the other.

The World’s Cheapest Vinyl Turntable, Review and Destruction

If there was ever a product deserving of its place at the bottom of a landfill, this is it.

Pro-Ject VC-S MK II Review and Comparison

Thoughtful tweaks to what was already a terrific machine have made the best even better, improving usability, performance and value across the board. Every vinyl fan should own a VC-S, I simply can’t recommend it enough.

How to Optimise the Sound of your Turntable and Records

Explains how to optimise a turntable and care for your records to achieve the best possible sound.

Recommended Tools and Gifts for Vinyl Fans

A few recommended tools and gifts for vinyl fans. These will ease the task of setting up and maintaining your turntable as well as allowing you to exact the maximum quality possible from your system and vinyl.

5 Naff Ways To Clean Your Records…

Having cleaned more records than I’ve had hot dinners, I somehow believe I am in the privileged position to pontificate on the worst ways to do this.

5 Tips for Sampling Vinyl

In an age where packaged loops are as easy to find as roadies at the backstage buffet, it takes thought, effort and creativity to stand apart from the crowd. Building on your own vinyl finds offers unmatched satisfaction as well as an endless well of inspiration.

Will A Cheap Turntable Damage Your Records?

Shopping for a turntable? You’ll have undoubtedly seen the surplus of budget-priced models from the likes of Crosley, Ion, GPO and many others, sold by high street retailers and online retailers such as Amazon and eBay. Many claim that these sub-#100 turntables will cause irreparable damage to the vinyl they play. Wanting to offer some conclusive evidence either way, we purchased a GPO Stylo and conducted an experiment to see what it really takes to damage a vinyl record.

A Guide to Turntables and Vinyl

If you’re purchasing a new or used turntable or looking to get the best from the equipment you have, this extensive guide will show you the important things to consider when choosing a turntable, how to set it up correctly, and how to care for your records.

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