When I set out to write an article on balancing a tonearm, I thought: how hard can it be? I’ve owned a turntable and played vinyl since way back when vinyl was still king. I’ve spent years making sure ...

Record players are arguably the most temperamental of hi-fi components. Even the best are easily upset by inconsiderate positioning, poor adjustment or inadequate support. Get everything right, though ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Chris Heinonen One of the pleasures—or problems, depending on your ...

Then, if your turntable has a tracking force ring, turn it to zero, lining it up with a small line at the top of the tonearm. You then adjust the tracking weight by rotating the counterweight, along ...

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 ...