by Rick Coste | Feb 2, 2025 | Vinyl Record Tips
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:...
by Rick Coste | Aug 29, 2024 | Vinyl Record Tips
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...
by Rick Coste | Apr 27, 2024 | Vinyl Record Tips
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...
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...
