The Allsop Orbitrac Record Cleaner is back! – CES post #8
Before I got to the show I made a note of Allsop’s booth number so I could pay them a visit. You see, years ago they made one of the easiest to use and most […]
Before I got to the show I made a note of Allsop’s booth number so I could pay them a visit. You see, years ago they made one of the easiest to use and most […]
Sound Advice By Don Lindich Week 1, 2017 Q. I am ordering the $299 Musical Fidelity Roundtable turntable listed on your website. Should I upgrade the cartridge and if so, which one? -B.G., Bethel Park, […]
This post is another import from my old soundabviceblog.com website. With all the interest in vinyl records and turntables lately (you would be surprised at how much mail I get about the topic) I have […]
If the holiday season leaves you a little bit short of cash to order the $599 RM–5.1SE turntable outfit on special, you can get a Musical Fidelity Roundtable turntable for only $299, reduced from $1,000. It […]
Looking for a new turntable, something high-end? I was helping a friend shop for a turntable when I found this deal, and it is a stunner… in looks, in sound, and in value. I had […]
Author’s note: this post first appeared on my original soundadviceblog website, which I no longer update. It is one of my favorite posts from there and vinyl has been enjoying a real renaissance, so I […]
Sound Advice By Don Lindich Week 49, 2016 Q. You recently wrote about headphones under $100. Don’t you think people should concern themselves more with the real value of a product, and not the cost? […]
Sound Advice By Don Lindich Week 48, 2016 Q. My son is in college and some of his professors allow recording of their lectures. He doesn’t like recording with his smartphone and we are looking […]
I received a question yesterday that I realized would make an excellent post here. “What makes and models of turntables do you recommend under $300?” There are lots of turntables available for under $300 now. Some […]
Sound Advice By Don Lindich Week 40, 2016 Q. I purchased a Garrard Lab 95 turntable in 1968 and it has been stored away since 1970. With vinyl records returning to popularity and all the […]
Every once in a while you come across something that works really well together, like the peanut butter and chocolate in old Reese’s commercials. I came across this system almost by accident. I was testing […]
Sound Advice By Don Lindich Week 30, 2016 Q. I currently have a Nobsound 6J9 headphone amplifier, Grado SR60e headphones and an Audio-Technica AT-LP120-USB turntable, all purchased based on your recommendations. I also have a receiver and speakers I […]
Sound Advice By Don Lindich Week 24, 2016 Q. I am looking to replace my 30 year-old Bang & Olufsen RX-2 turntable because its MMC3 cartridge is fading out. My pre-amp that has a phono […]
Sound Advice By Don Lindich Week 16, 2016 Q. Is there a way to increase the maximum volume on my headphones? I need it to be louder when watching a movie on my tablet when […]
Sound Advice By Don Lindich Week 12, 2016 I have a pair of AR3a speakers which I no longer need. The drivers are all original, the walnut exteriors are excellent and everything works very well. […]
Sound Advice By Don Lindich Week 11, 2016 Q. Based on your recommendation I purchased a ZVOX SoundBase 570. I’m extremely pleased by the product and thank you for the recommendation. I’m now considering an […]
Sound Advice By Don Lindich Week 10, 2016 Q. I have been digitizing my cassettes using Audacity. After the cassettes, the LPs are next. What is the best way to store and listen to these […]
Sound Advice By Don Lindich Week 5, 2016 Q. I want to buy a record player for my granddaughter. She likes the blue Crossley at Target, but the reviews are terrible. She will need something […]
Stay away from all-in-one record players Those inexpensive turntables and all-in-one record players you see selling for under $200 don’t sound very good. They can also damage your records because they use ceramic phono cartridges […]
Sound Advice By Don Lindich Week 18, 2015 Q. My friend bought the Audio-Technica AT-LP120-USB record player, but does not have the money to do more than a $100 on speakers and a $100 on a receiver. Can […]
Sound Advice By Don Lindich Week 7, 2015 Q. I want to build a system to listen to vinyl records, and have seen you warn people away from plastic USB turntables and integrated systems. What […]
Sound Advice By Don Lindich Week 5, 2015 Q. I decided to pull out my old Technics SL-B20 turntable and hook it up to the phono input on my Pioneer SC-25 receiver. Unfortunately, very, very, […]
Sound Advice By Don Lindich Week 4, 2015 Q. I have a Technics SL-10 turntable that looks pristine and sounds fine to my ears, but intermittently ends playback early. My local repair guy couldn’t fix […]
Sound Advice By Don Lindich Week 2, 2015 Q. I want to improve my record playback system. Would I be better off spending $150-$200 on a better phono pre-amp for my original 1973 Pioneer PL-115 turntable, […]