The needle – or stylus – on your record player or turntable is one of the most important parts of your whole set-up. As with all moving parts on any mechanical appliance, the time comes when a...
Category: Cleaning & Care
The Complete Guide to Handling Vinyl Records (With Pictures)
One of the most important steps in a proper care routine for a vinyl record collection is the handling of records. However, it’s also one of the most overlooked areas of record...
Listening to vinyl records is an experience like no other, and gives many of us a great deal of pleasure in the way not many other audio formats do. However, the constant strive for audio nirvana...
Every record collector’s worst nightmare is a damaged disc. It's always been a real concern of mine, especially knowing that vinyl records are easily scratched and that once it has happened it's...
When it comes to cleaning your vinyl records, you want to get it right. I know I do! The fear of damaging your precious collection is a real one for many vinyl enthusiasts, and there is an...
How Many Times Can a Vinyl Record Be Played In Its Lifetime?
A vinyl record can last for many decades when cared for properly, but how many times could you reasonably expect to be able to play the same record before it’s no longer usable? It’s a question...
