As record collectors, we know 78 RPM discs are different than others. Throughout history, there were once only 78s, aka 78 RPM records, but now we more commonly see 33s
As you go deeper into your analog journey and your record collection grows, you may choose to move beyond your first turntable into a higher-performance model, especially if you notice
To get exceptional audio performance from a record player, you need to consider the science behind the turntable stylus moving across the record and the energy created and heard through
To get the most out of your turntable, and enjoy your hi-fi system to the fullest, you must have your turntable set up properly. Optimizing phono cartridge alignment to deliver
Knowing the difference between a high-output MC cartridge versus a low-output moving coil cartridge means the difference between whether or not you get the most out of your amplifier and
Understanding moving coil vs moving magnet cartridges requires learning how they work, how they differ, and the impact they can have on the sonics of audio systems. Being the transducer
Vinyl records have come a long way since Thomas Edison first recorded sound onto a wax-coated cardboard cylinder back in 1877. Primitive though it was, Edison’s phonograph, and later the
If you’re asking how to replace a record player needle, you might be thinking in outdated turntable terminology dating back to the Victrola days, when they used actual cactus needles
For nearly 40 years, SUMIKO has provided the finest array of phono cartridges to discriminating analog enthusiasts around the world. The long list of iconic models produced or imported by SUMIKO reads like a “who’s who” of analog audio’s illustrious past.
