Andrie H, Author at All For Turntables

Can Nearby Electronics Cause My Turntable to Hum?

If your turntable is producing an annoying low-frequency hum, especially when the volume is turned up, you’re not imagining things—nearby electronics can absolutely cause humming. Turntables are sensitive devices, and the combination of magnetic cartridges, grounding wires, and analog signal paths makes them prone to interference. This guide explains why the hum happens, which electronics

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How to Fix Wavy Vinyl?

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Wavy, warped vinyl is one of the most common (and most frustrating) issues faced by record collectors. A warped record can cause skipping, pitch instability, distortion, and in severe cases, even damage your stylus. The good news? Some warps can be improved—if you know the safe methods. The bad news? Some warps shouldn’t be touched

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Is It Normal for Vinyl to Be Wavy?

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Understanding Warped Records, When to Worry, and What You Can Fix If you’ve pulled a record from its sleeve and noticed it looks slightly wavy or not perfectly flat, you’re not alone. Warped vinyl is extremely common, and most collectors will encounter it sooner or later—old or new, cheap or expensive, sealed or used. But

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Can a Turntable Cartridge Be Repaired?

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What You Can Fix, What You Can’t, and When Replacement Makes More Sense Turntable cartridges are small, delicate pieces of audio engineering — and because they’re so critical to sound quality, any damage can quickly ruin your vinyl listening experience. The big question many beginners ask is: Can a cartridge be repaired, or do I

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How Do I Fix Sibilance on My Turntable?

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Sibilance — the sharp, harsh “sss” or “shh” sounds you hear on vocals — is one of the most common (and annoying) vinyl playback issues. Luckily, it’s usually easy to fix. Here’s a quick guide to eliminating sibilance and enjoying smooth, distortion-free highs. 1. Check Your Cartridge Alignment Misalignment is the top cause of sibilance.

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Why Is My Turntable Humming?

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Understanding the Causes & How to Fix It A turntable that hums can quickly ruin the warm, immersive vinyl experience you’re craving. Whether it’s a low buzzing sound, a constant hum, or a deep electrical drone, unwanted noise is a common issue among both beginners and long-time vinyl collectors. The good news? A humming turntable

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How to Know If a Turntable Cartridge Is Bad: Signs, Symptoms & What to Do

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Your turntable’s cartridge is one of the most important components in your entire vinyl setup. It’s responsible for converting the grooves on your record into an electrical signal—so when the cartridge starts to fail, you’ll hear it. But knowing whether the cartridge is actually bad (or if something else is causing the problem) can be

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How Often Do I Need to Change My Cartridge?

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A Complete Guide to Cartridge Lifespan, When to Replace It, and How to Protect Your Vinyl If you’re building a vinyl setup or upgrading from a beginner turntable, you’ve probably heard people talk about replacing the stylus — the needle — every so often. But what about the cartridge itself? The cartridge houses the stylus,

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How Often Do I Need to Change My Turntable Needle?

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A Complete Guide to Stylus Lifespan, Warning Signs, and Replacement Tips The stylus — also known as the needle — is one of the most important parts of your turntable setup. It’s the tiny diamond tip that rides the grooves of your vinyl, extracting all the music, detail, and emotion pressed into the record. But

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What Makes a Good Turntable Good?

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The Key Features That Separate Quality Turntables From the Rest Turntables may look simple from the outside — a platter, a tonearm, a needle, and a spinning record. But the difference between an average turntable and a great one is massive. Sound quality, durability, tracking accuracy, and noise floor all depend on how well each

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Andrie H

Can Nearby Electronics Cause My Turntable to Hum?

How to Fix Wavy Vinyl?

Is It Normal for Vinyl to Be Wavy?

Can a Turntable Cartridge Be Repaired?

How Do I Fix Sibilance on My Turntable?

Why Is My Turntable Humming?

How to Know If a Turntable Cartridge Is Bad: Signs, Symptoms & What to Do

How Often Do I Need to Change My Cartridge?

How Often Do I Need to Change My Turntable Needle?

What Makes a Good Turntable Good?

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