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    Marc Henshall wrote a new post 3 months, 3 weeks ago

    Is The Album Dead? Are We Facing a World of Endless Singles & EPs? When was the last time you listened to a full album from start to finish with no other distractions? If you’re a regularRead More

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    Marc Henshall wrote a new post 3 months, 3 weeks ago

    Ortofon 2M Red vs 2M Blue – Is it worth the upgrade? The 2M series from Ortofon has, for many, become the de facto cartridge and styli range for the vinylRead More

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    Marc Henshall wrote a new post 4 months ago

    Best Christmas Vinyl Records for Festive Cheer in 2025 The temperatures are dropping and the decorations are rising; it’s the most wonderful time of year once again and you’reRead More

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    Marc Henshall wrote a new post 4 months ago

    Best Speakers for Vinyl Records – Affordable Options in 2025 Make your records sing with the best speakers for vinyl records that won’t break the bank. The speakers are your turntable’s voice to the world. If you’re lucky enough to haveRead More

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    Marc Henshall wrote a new post 4 months ago

    Best Amplifiers for Turntables – Affordable Options in 2025 When it comes to choosing the best amplifiers for turntables, there’s a lot to consider. Your stereo amplifier is the driving force behind your Hi-Fi, and so we want to choose aRead More

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    Marc Henshall wrote a new post 4 months ago

    The Best Vinyl Record Subscription Services in 2025 Across the vinyl community, there is a shared appreciation for the experience of collecting and playing records. We all have an affection for the physical product and the extraRead More

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    Marc Henshall wrote a new post 4 months ago

    Best Vinyl Record Storage Solutions in 2025 Owning physical copies of your favorite albums is the best way to experience music. They’re collectible, tactile, and in many cases, beautiful works of art. Best of all, with theRead More

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    Marc Henshall wrote a new post 4 months ago

    Best Headphones for Vinyl Records in 2025 For most of us, speakers are the most common choice for vinyl playback. Speakers allow you to fill the room, generate an atmosphere and share the musical experience with friends andRead More

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    dagney commented on the post, HumminGuru Review – Affordable Ultrasonic Record Cleaning? 4 months, 3 weeks ago

    Platter rocks

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    dagney commented on the post, HumminGuru Review – Affordable Ultrasonic Record Cleaning? 4 months, 3 weeks ago

    I just ordered the new upgraded Humminguru Nova as a holiday gift for myself. I’ll let you know how it goes. (I’m still loving that Fluance 81+ I won in your contest. Great entry level machine, nice build qua […]

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    Marc Henshall wrote a new post 4 months, 3 weeks ago

    Best Bluetooth Turntables in 2025 As a format that celebrates all things analog, a Bluetooth turntable or record player might seem like an odd choice. After all, doesn’t that negate some of the point in the firstRead More

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    Marc Henshall wrote a new post 4 months, 4 weeks ago

    Audio Technica AT-LP60XBT Review – Underrated? The LP60 is one of Audio Technica’s most affordable turntables at just $199. For such a low price, it’s also veryRead More

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    Marc Henshall wrote a new post 5 months ago

    Best Budget Turntables In 2025 for Superb Sound Getting set up to play vinyl records doesn’t have to break the bank.  In fact, some of the most affordable budget turntables on the market are capable of delivering Hi-Fi resultsRead More

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    Marc Henshall commented on the post, Best Albums to Own On Vinyl – 50 Essential Records Every Collector Should Own 5 months, 1 week ago

    Thanks for reading! Great suggestions also. Happy spinning.

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    Marc Henshall commented on the post, iFi Zen Phono Review: Better than the Mani 2? 5 months, 1 week ago

    I have an audio shootout on my Patreon page so you can hear the difference directly between the Ortofon Blue and the MP-110 if that’s of interest: There’s also an audio shootout between the Zen and the Mani 2.

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    Marc Henshall commented on the post, iFi Zen Phono Review: Better than the Mani 2? 5 months, 1 week ago

    Thanks! It works really well. Funny enough, that’s exactly what I’m running in my family living space as a rig.

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    Marc Henshall wrote a new post 5 months, 2 weeks ago

    Best Phono Preamps 2025: Amazing Sound at Any Budget Our roundup of the best phono stage options. We’ve got you covered: From budget phono preamps that kickstart your vinyl journeyRead More

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    Sound blokes audio started the topic Opportunity to win an Ortofon 2m Bronze cartridge. in the forum Record Care Chat 5 months, 2 weeks ago

    We have a fantastic giveaway competition for the month of December. Simply make a purchase at http://soundblokesaudio.eu to get free entry into a draw to win a fabulous Ortofon 2M Bronze cartridge (rrp. £340) in time for Christmas.

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