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Fluance RT82 Record Player Gets First Look in New Unboxing Video
Ken Micallef provides an exclusive first look at the Fluance RT82 turntable featuring servo-controlled drive and Ortofon cartridge.
Buying Guide
The 10 Best Record Players to Buy in 2026 — Every Budget, Every Style
We tested and researched every major record player available in 2026 — from $99 entry-level portables to $499 audiophile systems.…
Vinyl 101
Why Record Players With Built-In Speakers Always Sound Limited — The Physics Explained
Vinyl 101 · Unit 5 · Lesson 5.2 Three reasons — all rooted in physics 1. Acoustic feedback — speakers…
Vinyl 101
When to Replace Your Record Player Stylus — Signs, Hours, and How to Check
This is one part of a larger topic. For the full picture — cartridge types, stylus shapes, tracking force, alignment…
Vinyl 101
MM vs MC Cartridge — Moving Magnet vs Moving Coil Explained
This is one part of a larger topic. For the full picture — cartridge types, stylus shapes, tracking force, alignment…
Vinyl 101
Why Does My Record Skip? Every Cause Diagnosed and Fixed
Vinyl 101 · Unit 3 · Lesson 3.1 Start here — the most likely causes in order 1. Dirty record…
Vinyl 101
Setting Up Your First Record Player — Complete Step-by-Step Guide
、 Vinyl 101 · Unit 2 · Lesson 2.4 Two types of setup Setup depends on which record player you…
Vinyl 101
Is a Bluetooth Record Player Worth Buying? The Honest Answer
Vinyl 101 · Unit 1 · Lesson 1.5 The short answer It depends on how you listen. A Bluetooth record…
Vinyl 101
Automatic vs Manual Turntable — Which Is Right for You?
Vinyl 101 · Unit 1 · Lesson 1.4 The short answer The difference is purely about how the tonearm moves…
Vinyl 101
What Is a Phono Preamp — and Do I Actually Need One?
Vinyl 101 · Unit 1 · Lesson 1.3 The short answer Yes — every turntable setup needs a phono preamp…