2 I’ve yet to come across a Technics that didn’t at least sound good, and I had great fun spinning 7” singles on the L20 before returning it to its rightful owner ready to deliver another few decades of faithful service.
4 I was surprised by the performance improvement. A highly recommended and worthwhile DIY upgrade that must be heard to be believed.
The Little Fwend is as thoughtfully designed as it is nicely machined. Setup correctly it does its job with no hassle and minimal user input, besides a quick push on its platform after each use. Expensive it may be, but it’s a terrific accessory and is therefore highly recommended.
If there was ever a product deserving of its place at the bottom of a landfill, this is it.
It’s been 30 years since the man “Smash Hits” magazine christened Terence Tea-Towel released his debut album, “Introducing […]
You could spend a fortune on the best cartridge money can buy for minimal return, or you could opt for the modestly price option that simply gets everything right and buy more music. I know which I’d rather.
Arcam have been known to produce some fine phono stages and the rPhono continues that tradition.
A phono stage is a preamplifier used to boost the minute signal of a phono cartridge, while reversing the equalisation curves used when cutting the record. Here's our complete guide.
The turntables on today’s market fall into 1 of 2 categories. All-in-1 tables consist of a turntable, amplifier and speakers, contained within the same casework. Some systems include support for other formats too, including CD, digital playback via USB and even cassette. But are they as good as they seem?
Exploring the 2016 turntable market with a selection of turntables at various price points.
Many of the most popular record players for sale today are of an all-in-1 design, meaning that the record player, amplifier and speakers are housed within the same case, which is usually of a retro design in a portable space-saving form factor. These devices can be purchased for less than £100, which compared to even a budget system comprised of a separate turntable, amplifier and speakers can make them seem like excellent value for money. To assess whether or not this is the case, we first need to see what actually makes a turntable tick.
An in-depth guide to correctly setting up a turntable. The correct way to adjust vertical tracking force, vertical tracking angle, anti-skate / bias and azimuth are all discussed here.
How to correctly install and align a phono cartridge.
Explains how to optimise a turntable and care for your records to achieve the best possible sound.
A guide to selecting and purchasing a used turntable, as well as tips on checking it for full functionality.
A guide to the specifications of your turntable, tonearm and cartridge.
A guide to the three primary turntable drive systems - belt drive, direct drive and idler drive - and the pros and cons of each.
A selection of free cartridge alignment protractors and strobe discs to accurately align a cartridge and test the speed of your turntable.
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.
Concludes our Guide to Turntable and Vinyl with some extra resources and a brief terminology reference.
4 Pro-Ject’s ‘The Classic’ is a modern deck with a degree of retro charm. Clever technology meets a classic design, and the result is a worthy contender at the price. A better cartridge wouldn’t go Amiss, and a revised anti-skate system would be a major plus too.