by Rick Coste | Jan 3, 2024 | Vinyl Record Tips
Wherever you are in your vinyl record journey, you may reach a point when your collection has grown to where it’s not only a treasure trove of memories but also valuable. My collection now teeters over 1500 albums,. There are a few rare gems and collector’s items...
by Rick Coste | Dec 15, 2023 | Vinyl Record Tips
Collecting records is a journey. It can also be a little intimidating at the beginning. My journey has lasted for well over forty years. I remember when my entire collection could be held between two hands. As a kid, I contemplated the best way to display them in my...
by Rick Coste | Nov 15, 2023 | Vinyl Record Tips
When I was a teenager, music was my world. I was on a constant journey of discovery. I’d overhear a conversation in class about a band someone loved, and there it was, something new to check out. That’s how I first learned of Blue Öyster Cult. Walking through the...
by Rick Coste | Jul 8, 2023 | Equipment Reviews
It’s time for another review. This time, it’s the KLH Model 5 speaker. I’ve had them for a few weeks now and am well past the recommended eight hours of break-in. It took me a while to settle on the Model 5s. I’ve mentioned in the past that reviews lead me down a...
by Rick Coste | Jun 5, 2023 | Equipment Tips
Whether buying your first turntable or upgrading your present one, you’ll face many decisions. Not too long ago, I switched out my direct drive/internal preamp model for a belt-driven one with an external preamp. I had models on my wish list, and when it came time to...