Frequently asked questions about turntables and vinyl, belt-drive vs direct-drive, cartridges, headshells, alignment and more.
I suggest avoiding equipment in poor condition, as a general rule. My recommendation is always to buy the very best
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No, not without taking a few precautions! If you quite enjoy your current cartridge, let me give you a little
If you are going to get a belt, a critically important part of how your turntable runs, at least get
Hell, yeah! Everything in the signal path and attached to a cartridge makes a difference. Materials and construction improve as
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Cartridge-tonearm matching is very important! In fact, the match is so critical that improperly matched elements can lead to a
Oh, that’s simple: belt drive turntables are cheap to make. Even small manufacturers can tool up to make basic new
That depends on the circumstances. Properly installing and setting up a cartridge with the right hardware and precisely calibrating overhang,
Many of the all-time great cartridges hail from the golden era of analog, so yes, the right carts are absolutely
You bet, there are some awesome second-hand bargains to be had! Sadly though, the golden days of $1, $2 and
