All three of the turntables in my home setup are equipped with acrylic platters. There are many advantages to acrylic. The heavier weight increases spin inertia which helps to reduce wow and flutter.

A record stabilizer (sometimes called a “turntable weight”) is a puck-shaped object that you place on your turntable’s spindle. Its job is to add extra weight so that a record lies as flat and still ...

Planning to pick up some fresh wax this Record Store Day? Augment your turntable with accessories to keep your vinyl clean and system finely tuned. By Brandt Ranj Published Apr 16, 2024 10:55 AM EDT ...

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 ...

Records are back, in a big way. A not inconsiderable 4.3 million LPs were sold in the UK in 2019 alone. But in the age of the smartphone, old-school record players can seem a little daunting if you've ...