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Part 5 of 7 talks about all the things to consider when purchasing, using, or repairing a vintage record player. In part 5 of 7 in our podcast series on vintage audio we talk all things turntables.

Q What do you think of buying a budget turntable brand new, compared to a vintage turntable from Craigslist or eBay for the same amount or less? — E.H., Bethel Park, Pa. A I have mixed feelings about ...

Those words greet whoever reads Marion Halecker’s Craigslist ad under the title: “Vintage Turntables.” Indeed, stacks of vintage turntables, receivers and speakers line the garage of Halecker’s ...

My ecoustics colleagues and I often field questions about why we like vintage audio gear or prefer it to modern equipment. Let us explain why. “Most old turntables are also sub-par performance-wise.

As technology evolves rapidly, it’s fascinating to see how some outdated gadgets have become highly sought after. From vintage turntables to classic typewriters, these gadgets have not only retained ...

Close up of a vinyl playing on an old turntable - Gbh007/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you want to upgrade your old stereo system, you don't need to buy a ...

I picked up an old turntable at a garage sale. It has scant markings, but is pressboard with faux wood paneling and has "model 0978" on the bottom. Mechanically it seems to be in good condition and I ...

If you have a closet crammed with LP records that haven’t been played in an eternity because your LP player is long gone, I have good news: You can get a new turntable for all those platters, and one ...