The Anatomy of a Turntable: Understanding the Symphony of Parts
The turntable. To the uninitiated, it might seem like a quaint, perhaps even anachronistic device. But to those of us who've been captivated by the ritual of vinyl, it's a marvel of electromechanic...
Setting Vertical Tracking Force (VTF): Your First Step to Glorious Vinyl Sound
Welcome to the rewarding world of vinyl! If you're new to turntables, the various adjustments might seem a bit daunting. But fear not. Of all the tweaks and settings, Vertical Tracking Force (VTF) ...
Understanding and Setting Antiskate on Your Turntable: A Deeper Groove
Ah, antiskate. For many, it’s one of the more enigmatic adjustments on a turntable. You’ve meticulously set your tracking force, aligned your cartridge, and now this. Some treat it as an afterthoug...
The Pitch Perfector's Guide: Identifying and Fixing Wow & Flutter in Turntables
There's a certain magic to the unwavering pitch of a well-played piano note, the sustained cry of a saxophone, or the steady pulse of a synth pad. When that stability is compromised in vinyl playba...
The Alchemist's Tip: 10 Turntable Cartridges Forging Ultimate Sound
In the grand theater of analog audio, the turntable cartridge is the lead interpreter, the voice that translates the silent script etched into vinyl grooves into the emotive language of music. The ...
The Gain Game: Mastering Your Phono Preamp's Output Level for Sonic Purity
In the intricate chain of analog audio reproduction, the phono preamplifier plays a pivotal, if sometimes unsung, role. It doesn't just boost the minuscule signal from your cartridge; it also appli...
So, you're on a quest for a belt-drive turntable, and your sights are set high – perhaps you're aiming to feed a state-of-the-art audio processor like a Smyth Realiser, or a similarly revealing hig...
