The best classic rock albums to own on vinyl from The Beatles to AC/DC and everything in between.
Rega Introduces New Nd7 Moving Magnet Cartridge
Following the recent launches of the Nd3 and Nd5, Rega introduce the range topping Nd7 as the new flagship and final model of this new range of handmade moving magnet cartridges. First previewed at the Bristol HiFi show in February, the Nd7 will also be offered factory fitted to the Planar 6 and Planar 8 turntables at a discounted rate compared to those purchased separately. The Nd7 aluminium cantilever is fitted with a … Read More
Records Are Inferior? Why I Collect Vinyl In the Digital Age
All things considered, you could be forgiven for thinking that collecting records in the 21st century was a foolish pursuit; after all, aren’t they inferior to modern digital formats such as high-fidelity digital streaming or even old-fashioned CDs? The vinyl medium certainly has its short-comings, including potential scratches, pops & clicks, distortion from mistracking, inner groove distortion, the need to … Read More
Music Fidelity Announce New Range of Balanced Power Conditioners
The popular Hi-Fi manufacturer, Musical Fidelity has announced a new series of balanced power conditioners. The new models (BPC3, BPC5, BPC10, and BPC16) aim to cater to a wide range of digital and analogue source devices, from low-powered amplifiers to small and large Hi-Fi systems, home theatre, and much larger stereo amps/receivers. Musical Fidelity is quick to emphasize the importance … Read More
Rega Announces Nd5 Moving Magnet Cartridge
Earlier this week, British turntable and Hi-Fi manufacturer, Rega introduced the Nd5 moving magnet cartridge. This is the second model in the company’s innovative new Nd range of handmade moving magnet cartridges. Named after the rare earth element Nd (Neodymium), the all new Nd5 cartridge is the first moving magnet to utilise a Neodymium N55 magnet. According to Rega, this is the world’s most powerful commercially available … Read More
Fluance RT85N Review – Reference Series Turntable with Nagaoka Cartridge
The RT85 sits at the top of Fluance’s Referrence Series of turntables, which starts with the RT82 model and offers incremental upgrades at each step. Originally, the RT85 shipped only with an Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge—a superb cartridge at its price point and one I’ve used for many years. That said, the Ortofon range of cartridges have a distinct sound … Read More
The Best Vinyl Record Subscription Services in 2024
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 extra dimension it brings to the music we love. As an increasing number of music fans discover the joy of vinyl, there is a growing number of vinyl record subscriptions and record … Read More
Best Vinyl Record Inner Sleeves
To safely store your vinyl records, you need good-quality inner sleeves. We’re all familiar with the standard-issue paper sleeves supplied with most new record releases, but are these really up to the job? Basic paper sleeves might be cheap to produce, but they’re not up to the job if you want your records to last a lifetime and beyond. Paper … Read More
Best Phono Preamps 2024: 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 journey to high-end options designed to suit the true vinyl connoisseur. If you own a turntable, you’ll need a phono stage somewhere in your setup to boost the very low output of your turntable cartridge and apply equalization based on … Read More
Recording Vinyl Records Into Your Computer: Step by Step (with Video)
Vinyl ripping 101 – Digitize vinyl the easy way: In a world increasingly dominated by the convenience and portability of streaming services, some collectors may question the value of digitizing or recording vinyl records. There are still plenty of good reasons to capture the sound of vinyl and turn them into convenient digital files that you can take with you … Read More