When I set out to write an article on balancing a tonearm, I thought: how hard can it be? I’ve owned a turntable and played vinyl since way back when vinyl was still king. I’ve spent years making sure ...

Record players are arguably the most temperamental of hi-fi components. Even the best are easily upset by inconsiderate positioning, poor adjustment or inadequate support. Get everything right, though ...

Of course, there are fun, inexpensive turntables you can just plug in and play; just set the needle down on a record and you’re in business. But many turntables come with the expectation that ...

Did our Listening Test week light up the fire inside to dust off some old records and whip a turntable back into shape to start enjoying them again? It’s really easy, and cheap. Here’s how. If you saw ...

The latest emerging audio technology is…The turntable! With the current resurgence of vine-yule records, turntables are again a hot item. And while most of the turntables floating around out there are ...

The Prime turntable/arm combination is one of the most likable record players we’ve heard in recent years. Don’t buy any rival until you’ve heard this Why you can trust What Hi-Fi? Our expert team ...

Every spring, Record Store Day sends thousands of people back to the world of vinyl, with sales posting their 18th consecutive year of growth in 2024, according to the RIAA, far outselling CDs and ...