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 […]
Turntables, vinyl records and accessories
Week 1, 2017: Musical Fidelity Roundtable turntable, Grado Reference Platinum 2 cartridge
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, […]
Vinyl records and why you should have a turntable
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 […]
Musical Fidelity Roundtable turntable for $299 at Music Direct (save $701)
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 […]
Pro-ject RM-5.1SE turntable with Blue Point No. 2 cartridge for only $599
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 […]
Jerry’s Records in Pittsburgh, PA… “Records for people to listen to”
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 […]
Week 49, 2016: Cost-no-object products that deliver lasting value
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? […]
Week 48, 2016: Recording college lectures, Pro-ject The Classic Turntable
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 […]
Best turntables under $300
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 […]
Week 40, 2016: Old Garrard turntables, Fluance RT81 turntable review
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 […]