Alexa! Why does my record player skip? Please help.
My first encounter with record skipping goes back to a calm rainy evening when I was enjoying my coffee with my favourite apple pie and … Read More
From Platter to Stylus: Understanding the Parts of a Record Player
If you have read my story, by now you already know that I belong to a family of vinyl record collectors. My grandfather introduced me … Read More
Decoding Vinyl: The science behind how does it work
Once, I met a guy at a local Colorado bar when I was travelling to Chicago from Los Angeles. We had a conversation about cars, … Read More
Understanding the Difference: Turntables vs. Record Players
I met a guy at a vinyl auction event. We were seated next to each other. When the event ended, he came to me and … Read More
Needle Care 101: Tips to increase turntable stylus lifespan
If you ask me who is the hardest worker out of all the components in a turntable, my answer will always be the needle/stylus. The … Read More
Direct Drive vs Belt Drive Turntable: Determining the best one
Before buying their first turntable, many of my friends asked me the same question: direct drive vs belt drive, and which is better? As they … Read More
Phonograph vs Gramophone: Difference Explained
The story goes back to the day when I came across a YouTube video where the host was narrating the history of record players and … Read More
Essential Maintenance: Replace Needle on Crosley Record Player
Once, on a peaceful summer evening, I was listening to my favorite Beatles album, “Abbey Road,” on my Crosley record player. In between the songs, … Read More
Connecting Audio-Technica to Bluetooth Speaker/Headphones
Last fall, my friend bought an Audio Technica L60XBT for himself. When he got the turntable delivery, he asked me to join him for a … Read More
How to fix a warped vinyl record?
One day, my friend brought me his warped vinyl record and asked me how he could fix it. It was Abby Road by the Beatles, … Read More
