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 ...

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 ...

Records are back, in a big way. A not inconsiderable 4.3 million LPs were sold in the UK in 2019 alone. But in the age of the smartphone, old-school record players can seem a little daunting if you've ...

Then, if your turntable has a tracking force ring, turn it to zero, lining it up with a small line at the top of the tonearm. You then adjust the tracking weight by rotating the counterweight, along ...

Of course, there are fun, inexpensive turntables you can just plug in and play; just set the needle down on a record and you’re in business. But many turntables come with the expectation that several ...