Best Record Cleaning Machines

Marc HenshallCleaning Vinyl, Record Care, Reviews11 Comments

If you’re the proud owner of a large vinyl record collection, or you want to step up your record cleaning game, a record cleaning machine is one of the best investments you can make. Yes, they require some investment up-front, but in the name of priceless record preservation and the pursuit of audio nirvana, they are worth every penny.  There … Read More

Recording Vinyl Records Into Your Computer: Step by Step (with Video)

Marc HenshallTech Talk, Vinyl 10132 Comments

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

What is an LP vs an EP – Differences & Examples

Marc HenshallVinyl 1014 Comments

The terms LP and EP are often used without thinking about their origin, and in our digital age, both are frequently misunderstood. Like many acronyms in the music industry, their meaning has a historical background but continues to evolve.  Today, you’ll learn what an EP is, where the term comes from, how it differs from an LP, and what the … Read More

LP vs Vinyl: Are LP and Vinyl the Same Thing?

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The world of vinyl and record collecting is full of jargon and regularly used terms that are often confusing for those just starting out on their record-collecting journey.  Lots of terms are interchangeable or there are multiple words used to mean the same thing. Confusing, right? LP vs Vinyl is one of the most common examples… So is an “LP” … Read More

Pro-Ject VC-S3 Review – Better than the Compact Edition?

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Similarly to the new Pro-Ject VC-E2, the larger VC-S3 promises several upgrades. But does the larger model have the edge over its more compact counterpart? Is it better at cleaning vinyl records? Pro-Ject’s flagship vacuum record cleaning machine has undergone several upgrades over the years, moving from a simple MDF construction to the much more durable aluminum chassis we know … Read More

AI-Generated Music: Do We REALLY Want This?

Marc HenshallCulture & Industry10 Comments

No matter where you live in the world and regardless of your native tongue, one single language unites humanity: music. In the words of the late American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, “Music is the universal language of mankind.” Without even needing to understand the words being sung, music has the power to move us emotionally. It’s part of what separates … Read More

Pro-Ject VC-E2 Review – A Better Design?

Marc HenshallCleaning Vinyl6 Comments

The original Pro-Ject VC-E allowed record collectors with limited space to enjoy the benefits of owning a vacuum record cleaning machine. Living in a home where space comes at a premium, the VC-E was a breath of fresh air as I’d long been eyeing up how I could fit the original larger design (or an Okki Nokki equivalent) somewhere in … Read More

Significantly Different Mono/Stereo Mixes on Records

Marc HenshallCulture & Industry13 Comments

During the infancy of stereo – particularly in the mid to late 60s – albums were mixed in mono and stereo, respectively. In many cases, the mono version was the main mix, with the stereo version being somewhat of an afterthought. Stereo was new, and engineers took the opportunity to experiment with spacial separation. In mild cases, the difference between … Read More

Win $250 to Spend on Records at Vinyl Pursuit

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We’ve teamed up with Vinyl Pursuit to give one lucky grand prize winner a chance to win a $250 USD gift card to spend on used records. The lucky winner will receive $250 USD in credit to spend at vinylpursuit.com (a premier used online record store curating a wide range of vintage and collectible records). All albums are ultrasonically cleaned, … Read More