Frequently asked questions about turntables and vinyl, belt-drive vs direct-drive, cartridges, headshells, alignment and more.
This is a really good question, variations of which I hear a lot. Let’s look at this in a little more detail, and bear with me as there’s a bit to unpack with this one. Alignment Basics Cartridge alignment is a technical process, but a relatively straightforward one, once you understand it and how to […]
We don’t operate a retail shopfront so unfortunately no, we don’t sell service parts to the general public. But I don’t understand why you won’t sell me a belt! Are you just trying to be difficult..? Stunned enquirer This quote is from an actual conversation with a guy who really didn’t like the answer. Another
Generally speaking, I suggest you don’t. I know that everyone wants a bargain and equipment in poor physical condition is often bargain-priced. Sadly, there is no escaping the fact that equipment in poor condition tends to be less reliable and less repairable than similar gear in good condition. It also doesn’t hold value as well
What are your thoughts on buying equipment in poor condition? Read More »
Not without taking a few precautions! If you quite enjoy your current cartridge, let me give you a little bit of advice, from one long time lover of all things vinyl to another. Nothing ruins your day faster than an absent-minded dust down of your turntable with a soft microfibre cloth, that runs a little
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Nope, if you are going to get a belt, a part that is critically important to how your turntable operates, at least get a good one. How will you know if you’re getting a cheap turntable drive belt or a quality belt of the correct size or not? Well, if it’s very cheap, that probably
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They do, everything in the signal path and attached to a transducer like a cartridge makes a difference. Materials and construction improve as one spends more on headshells, wires and mounting hardware. This translates to better detail retrieval and micro-resolution. Naturally, the higher your system resolution, the more noticeable these differences will be, which is
Do headshells, wires and mounting hardware make a difference? Read More »
Cartridge-tonearm matching is very important! In fact, the match is so critical that improperly matched elements can lead to a dangerous condition that can damage vinyl and even potentially break a cartridge.
