I recently worked on a very cool and lovely old JVC QL-F4 direct-drive, fully automatic turntable. Let’s take a look inside. The JVC QL-F4 is a mid-range deck from the once-great JVC. Even in the late ’70s and early ’80s, JVC was not known for its hi-fi separates. This is a shame because this series […]
Here a few images of my Kenwood KD-600 direct-drive turntable, spinning records from my collection. The Kenwood KD-600 direct-drive turntable is an absolute classic, highly sought after and well worth keeping an eye out for. Much has been written about the fabulous KD-600, like this and this for example. I got my KD-600 from her original
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I’ve purchased some great new vinyl of late and recently took delivery of some new polypropylene record sleeves. I get asked lots of questions about how I sleeve and house my records, so I figured I’d write an article about re-sleeving your record collection! There are two main types of record outer sleeves: polyethylene and
I’ve just offered a beautiful vintage Pioneer hi-fi system for sale, in original, like-new condition. The turntable has been fully serviced and has a new belt, great retro goodness, ready to go! $500 and she is yours! UPDATE! – SOLD, in just a day or two, to a lovely couple, for a 30th birthday present.
I am often asked why vinyl sounds so darn good and why compact disc (CD) was created if vinyl was/is a ‘better’ medium? So, let’s answer the question: “Vinyl vs CD – is vinyl higher resolution?” Vinyl vs CD – what’s better? This isn’t a simple question to answer. What makes a ‘better’ medium in
The classic Dual 601 turntable isn’t as well-known as contemporaries from Thorens and Rega, but it is a great turntable. Features The Dual 601 is a lovely belt-drive deck and offers quite a bit that other contemporaries don’t in terms of deck automation, vernier speed adjustment and noise isolation. I should note that these decks
Come along as I repair and restore a beautiful Thorens TD-125 Mark 2 turntable that gathered dust and dirt for many years. The Thorens TD-125 clearly hadn’t been operational in a long time and when my friend’s father – Neil, the owner – expressed disappointment that he wasn’t able to play his records anymore, I
