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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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. A turntable cartridge is an electromechanical pickup ...

Whether you’ve got a top-tier listening setup or you’re a casual analog listener, getting the most out of your vinyl collection requires more than just putting your record player on a table and ...

Over the last nine years, vinyl has made a serious comeback. What started as a niche revival has turned into something much bigger. Record sales have continued to climb, and even artists who never ...

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 ...

Every spring, Record Store Day sends thousands of people back to the world of vinyl, with sales posting their 18th consecutive year of growth in 2024, according to the RIAA, far outselling CDs and ...