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Fixing Warped Records: The Record Pi
For a record collector, there's nothing worse than discovering a warped vinyl. Whether it's a brand new record fresh out of the sleeve or a cherished album from your collection, finding that dreaded warp can be heartbreaking. The traditional solutions leave much to be...
Avoid Bad Vinyl Record Advise
It doesn’t matter if you’re just starting out with vinyl records, or you’ve been collecting for years—there’s a ton of bad advice out there. And, yes, sometimes it even comes from self-proclaimed audiophiles who act like they know it all. But here's the truth: nobody...
The Death of Vinyl Records?
In a response to a New York Herald article that claimed he was grievously ill or dead, Mark Twain famously retorted, "The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated." Just as Mark Twain's response to the New York Herald, a similar sentiment could be expressed towards...
Interview with Bill from Darwin Cables
I had the opportunity to speak with Bill Magerman from Darwin Cables. I recently did a video after using the "Darwin Natural" and talking to Bill always fun and enlightening. Enjoy! What inspired the name "Darwin Cables," and can you share the story behind its...
CÄBS: The Four-Step Vinyl Ritual You Didn’t Know You Needed
So, what's CÄBS all about? It's four simple steps that will help to elevate your vinyl listening experience. Whether you're dusting off some records you bought at a yard sale or opening a brand new record, you'll be all set if you can remember CÄBS. Let's run...
Darwin Cables: An Evolution in Sound
There’s a lot of vitriol to be found on the various audio forums and Facebook groups out there when it comes to high-end audio equipment. There’s one word that tends to immediately lead to arguments. Cables. I get it - cables are meant to do one thing - transfer the...
Vinyl Records
Avoid Bad Vinyl Record Advise
It doesn’t matter if you’re just starting out with vinyl records, or you’ve been collecting for years—there’s a ton of bad advice out there. And, yes, sometimes it even comes from self-proclaimed audiophiles who act like they know it all. But here's the truth: nobody...
CÄBS: The Four-Step Vinyl Ritual You Didn’t Know You Needed
So, what's CÄBS all about? It's four simple steps that will help to elevate your vinyl listening experience. Whether you're dusting off some records you bought at a yard sale or opening a brand new record, you'll be all set if you can remember CÄBS. Let's run...
The Silent Symphony: Life After a Solar Flare
I’m going to date myself here, but there’s a scene in the 1985 film Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome where a lost tribe of children called “The Waiting Ones” refers to “The Sonic.” What exactly was the “sonic”? It was a record. There is no electricity in Mad Max’s dystopian...
Equipment Reviews
Fixing Warped Records: The Record Pi
For a record collector, there's nothing worse than discovering a warped vinyl. Whether it's a brand new record fresh out of the sleeve or a cherished album from your collection, finding that dreaded warp can be heartbreaking. The traditional solutions leave much to be...
Darwin Cables: An Evolution in Sound
There’s a lot of vitriol to be found on the various audio forums and Facebook groups out there when it comes to high-end audio equipment. There’s one word that tends to immediately lead to arguments. Cables. I get it - cables are meant to do one thing - transfer the...
A New Turn for U-Turn
I enjoy reviewing turntables. I’ve been fascinated by them since I was a child. A turntable is like an old friend. Friends change over the years. Some you bond with. You might move on, but when you reconnect, it feels like no time has passed despite the changes. If...
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