In this article, we will pick the best stylish, elegant, and modern looking turntables that also sounds good and offers great value for money. We all want to buy home audio gear that gives us the most sonic performance for the money, but looks and design plays an important role too. Buying a turntable that […]
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A phono preamp, or phono stage if you will, connects between your turntable and amplifier. Its job is to increase the signal output from the turntable’s cartridge to a standard LINE level signal and provide necessary RIAA equalization. You absolutely need a preamp if there isn’t one built into your turntable or amplifier. Or you […]
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In this article, I’ll review my top 5 cartridge upgrades for the Fluance RT81. Then I will pick the one that stands out as the very best one to replace the stock AT95E cartridge on the Fluance RT81 turntable. Vinyl enthusiasts often ask me how I would go about upgrading the cartridge on the Fluance […]
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Today, many stereo receivers, CD players, turntables, and other home stereo components come with Bluetooth wireless built-in. But what if you have an older home stereo where some or all of the components don’t have Bluetooth capability? Is it possible to make the whole system Bluetooth wireless? Yes it is. It is quite simple and […]
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For the longest time, I’ve been wondering if a tube phono preamp could add a touch of warmth and magic to the sound of my AT-LP120. Without having to spend thousands of dollars on a super high-end tube phono preamp. I’ve been close to ordering a tube preamp several times, but never pulled the trigger. […]
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In this article, I will guide you through different turntable setups and show you exactly what you will need for each setup. For the simplest setup, you will only need a pair of powered speakers that connects directly to the turntable. A popular beginner combo is the Audio-Technica AT-LP60X turntable and the Edifier R1280DB powered […]
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