The stylus, or what is commonly called the needle, is a vital component of any turntable. It’s the connective tissue between the record player and the actual record. Without it, a turntable is just a ...

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I picked up a used Realistic Lab-500 turntable, in good shape, but it's missing the cartridge & needle. I've been unable to find a store locally that carries (or can order) a replacement; any ...

Turntable novice here with a Denon DP-29F purchased at XMas. I've used it rather heavily and now whenever I play a record, it appears to skip all the time. It basically jumps all the way to the end of ...

Looking for your first turntable? Here's everything you need to consider before you drop the dollars on a spinner, and the ...

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 ...