How to Restore an Old Turntable
Restoring an old turntable is equal parts technical project and labor of love. Whether it’s a family heirloom or a flea-market find, a well-executed restoration
How to Restore an Old Turntable
Restoring an old turntable is equal parts technical project and labor of love. Whether it’s a family heirloom or a flea-market find, a well-executed restoration
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How to Clean a Turntable Needle (Stylus)
The turntable needle—more accurately called the stylus—is one of the most delicate and important parts of a vinyl playback system. It traces microscopic grooves in
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How to Tell If a Turntable Stylus Is Dirty
The stylus is the smallest and most delicate part of a turntable system, yet it has one of the biggest impacts on sound quality and
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What Are Common Signs of a Failing Turntable Belt?
In a belt-drive turntable, the belt is a critical yet often overlooked component. As it ages, its performance degrades gradually, making problems easy to miss
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How to Clean a Turntable Bearing
The main bearing is the mechanical heart of a turntable. It supports the platter’s weight, maintains speed stability, and plays a major role in noise
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How Long Do Turntable Belts Last?
Turntable belts are small, inexpensive components, yet they play a critical role in the sound and reliability of belt-drive turntables. Because they wear gradually, many
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Speakers
Is it okay to daisy chain speakers
Daisy chaining speakers—connecting one speaker to another in a series or parallel chain—is a common practice in live sound, DJ setups, and some home audio
How to hook up speakers without an amp
Hooking up speakers without an amplifier is possible, but it depends heavily on the type of speaker and the capabilities of the device you are
How to use unpowered speakers
Unpowered speakers—also known as passive speakers—are speakers that do not contain built-in amplifiers. Because they cannot boost audio on their own, they require external equipment
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How to Restore an Old Turntable
Restoring an old turntable is equal parts technical project and labor of love. Whether it’s a family heirloom or a flea-market find, a well-executed restoration
FAQ
How to Clean a Turntable Needle (Stylus)
The turntable needle—more accurately called the stylus—is one of the most delicate and important parts of a vinyl playback system. It traces microscopic grooves in
FAQ
How to Tell If a Turntable Stylus Is Dirty
The stylus is the smallest and most delicate part of a turntable system, yet it has one of the biggest impacts on sound quality and