by Rick Coste | Apr 24, 2024 | Equipment Reviews
I always knew the importance of keeping records clean. When I was younger, I used a record “brush” to sweep the dust away before lowering the stylus. As I grew older, that habit remained, but I realized that wasn’t enough. It may have been because I was buying more...
by Rick Coste | Apr 22, 2024 | Equipment Reviews
I’ve always been fascinated by tube amps. That fascination became an obsession when I purchased the Galion TS120 Standard Edition. Galion also sells a “Special Edition” or “SE,” which I’ll get to. The look of TS120, while aesthetically pleasing, was secondary to me....
by Rick Coste | Apr 14, 2024 | Latest, Vinyl Record Tips
I like the convenience of a drive-through when I want a hamburger on the spur of the moment. I’m usually on the go and rushing to the next thing in those moments. Digital streaming reminds me of those moments. By no means does this extend to everyone who prefers a set...
by Rick Coste | Apr 6, 2024 | Vinyl Record Tips
“It’s so wasteful, and it’s irritating to me that we’re still at a point where you care that much about your numbers and you care that much about making money — and it’s all your favorite artists doing that shit.” That quote comes from a recent interview Billboard...
by Rick Coste | Mar 31, 2024 | Vinyl Record Tips
I recently created a video on my YouTube channel that addresses the argument in some audio circles around digital and analog sources. I specifically focused on whether it was a bad practice to press a vinyl record from a digital source. I do not have an issue with...
