Enthusiasm for music on vinyl shows no sign of stalling. Sales of vinyl records continue to climb year-on-year, with revenues now out-performing CDs in what can only be described as the comeback of the century. Despite the convenience and abundance of digital streaming, it can never replace the joy of owning a physical piece of music and the full experience … Read More
Best Bluetooth Turntables in 2025
As a format that celebrates all things analog, a Bluetooth turntable or record player might seem like an odd choice. After all, doesn’t that negate some of the point in the first place? No matter what your view on Bluetooth sound quality, the fact remains, as vinyl records continue to grow in popularity, the convenience of wireless connectivity on a … Read More
Audio Technica AT-LP60XBT Review – Underrated?
The LP60 is one of Audio Technica’s most affordable turntables at just $199. For such a low price, it’s also very feature-rich, boasting fully automatic playback and convenient Bluetooth connectivity. Can it live up to Audio Technica’s longstanding reputation? Audio Technica have a reputation for making some fantastic budget turntables, including the LPW50 and the LP3, both of which I’ve … Read More
Gift Ideas For Vinyl Lovers & Record Collectors 2024
Gift Ideas For Vinyl Lovers & Record Collectors – lots of ideas.
JDS Labs Atom Phono: Phono Preamp and EQ in One. Is it Useful?
The new JDS Labs Atom Phono is more than just a phono preamp, it’s a RIAA phono stage that doubles as a tone control. As the company’s first major move into the phono preamp market, does it measure up? According to JDS Labs, the Atom Phono is “a strong RIAA phono preamp and clean tone control all in one.” There … Read More
Angels Horn H019 – All-In-One Record Player That Actually Sounds Good?
The H019 is an all-in-one record player with built-in speakers and Bluetooth input connectivity. All-in-one record players have a bad reputation for poor sound, low build quality, and sometimes even both. Can this affordable record players from Angels Horn buck the trend? The Angels Horn H019 plays 33 1/3 & 45 RPM records and comes factory-fitted with an Audio Technica … Read More
Pro-Ject Debut Evo 2 Review: Sweet Spot for Price V.S Sound Quality?
The Debut Evo 2 represents the fifth generation of Pro-Ject’s acclaimed Debut line, a series celebrated for its quality and accessibility. With upgrades inspired by Pro-Ject’s higher-end turntables, could this be the ultimate “sweet spot” model for those seeking affordable audiophile sound? The last Debut model I reviewed, the Debut Carbon Evo, introduced several welcome enhancements to the series. Most … Read More
Albums for Autumn – Five Cozy Records for Fall
As the seasons change, so does our desire for music, food, drink, and many other pleasures that make life worth living. As spring passes to summer and summer to autumn (or fall, depending on where you live), we’re encouraged into a state of reflection that reminds us of our own humanity. Put more eloquently, in the words of Yoko Ono: … Read More
Fluance RT85N Review – Reference Series Turntable with Nagaoka Cartridge
The RT85 sits at the top of Fluance’s Referrence Series of turntables, which starts with the RT82 model and offers incremental upgrades at each step. Originally, the RT85 shipped only with an Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge—a superb cartridge at its price point and one I’ve used for many years. That said, the Ortofon range of cartridges have a distinct sound … Read More
MC Pro Review: Quietest Phono Preamp Available?
The MC Pro phono preamp by Michael Fidler (Classic Audio Ltd) promises a whisper-quiet signal-to-noise ratio, alongside hyper-accurate RIAA performance. Having been suitably impressed with Michael’s Spartan 15 moving magnet phono stage, can his first venture into the delicate world of moving coil amplification knock it out of the park once again? As is the case with all Michael Fidler … Read More