We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Chris Heinonen One of the pleasures—or problems, depending on your ...

Every spring, Record Store Day sends thousands of people back to the world of vinyl, with sales posting their 18th consecutive year of growth in 2024, according to the RIAA, far outselling CDs and ...

Struggling with poor vinyl playback? Your phono cartridge setup—or those filthy records—might be the reason. Here’s how to fix it. Unlike digital audio, which is basically plug, play, and pray your Wi ...

Installing a new cartridge is something of a rite of passage for turntable owners. It’s a skill that once was common, but now seems to be considered some kind of black art by many. In reality, it’s ...

Many turntables, including mine, come with an alignment protractor, also called an alignment gauge. As you can see in the photo below, the protractor is a rectangular strip—often made of cardboard or ...