I’ve seen many record subscription services come and go over the years; it’s a very competitive space where, to survive, you have to be the best of the best or at least bring something new to the table. Vinyl Post caught my attention as a little different from most. Their service is a monthly record club where subscribers receive indie … Read More

There’s no shortage of snobbery in the record collecting hobby, which can leave some newcomers afraid to ask what they might see as a “silly question”. But you know what!? There are no silly questions. In a bid to break down some of the elitism and continue to make this hobby viable into the future, let’s open the conversation on … Read More

Can Rega’s new Nd3 moving magnet phono cartridge elevate a much-loved classic to new heights? The Planar 2 is a stepping-stone option between Rega’s affordable Planar 1 and its multi-award-winning Planar 3. Pros Cons Open, natural sound Molded phono cable output Superbly built & engineered A little reserved in the mid-range Impressive soundstage at this price Pricey if you’re in … Read More

In this tutorial, you will learn how to convert your vinyl records to digital files using a software package called Vinyl Studio. Vinyl Studio is an all-in-one package that allows you to record your vinyl records, import individual track information, split your recording into individual tracks, and then save them as individual files as a complete album. Vinyl Studio also … Read More

As live music slowly starts to return (depending on where you live), Vinyl Pursuit co-founder Tammy Brown proclaims her love for live albums and why now is the time to turn up the volume on your favorite concerts from rock history. Words by Tammy Brown of Vinyl Pursuit Back in the day, it was easy to dismiss live albums as … Read More

A high-quality amplifier and speaker combination might be the holy grail of audiophile sound quality, but it’s impossible to deny the convince of self-powered speakers.  Powered (or ‘active’ speakers as they’re also known) benefit from plug-and-play convenience and also take away the hard work of matching the right amplifier to a suitable set of passive speakers. For those who just … Read More

GrooveWasher have a solid reputation for producing extremely effective record cleaning products, but do their new record sleeves live up to expectations?  I’ve been using GrooveWasher recording cleaning fluid (both G2 and G3 formulas) as my go-to formula for many years now.  Not only do I find their products to be among the most effective we’ve tested, but they’re also … Read More

Like many music fans, I started my earlier personal music journey with a relatively fixed idea of what I did and didn’t like. I was raised (mostly) on 60s and 70s rock, and this undoubtedly shaped my early adolescent music choices.  In our formative years, it’s easy to fall into a music scene and feel fixed within it. After all, … Read More

We’ve teamed up with our partners GrooveWasher and Twelve Inch to give you a chance of winning a Mondo Record Cleaning Kit and two Twelve Inch magnetic vinyl wall displays.  Here’s a summary of both products that could be heading directly to your listening space very soon! GrooveWasher Mondo The Mondo bundle is GrooveWasher’s top-of-the-line care package and comes complete … Read More