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 example of the equipment you are looking for, in the best condition, with the best service history, and a recent inspection and condition assessment, if possible. Everyone wants a bargain, and buying equipment in poor […]
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No, 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
If you are going to get a belt, a critically important part of how your turntable runs, 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 answers your question!
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
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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 dangerous condition that can damage vinyl and even potentially break a cartridge.
