Installing a new cartridge is something of a rite of passage for turntable owners. It’s a skill that once was common, but now seems to be considered some kind of black art by many. In reality, it’s ...

Q: I purchased an Audio-Technica AT-LP120-USB turntable based on your recommendation and have really enjoyed listening to my record collection again. I've even had a few friends jump back into vinyl ...

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 ...

I picked up a used Realistic Lab-500 turntable, in good shape, but it's missing the cartridge & needle. I've been unable to find a store locally that carries (or can order) a replacement; any ...

Q I am looking to replace my 30-year-old Bang & Olufsen RX-2 turntable because its MMC3 cartridge is fading out. My preamp has a phono input, so I do not need an integrated phono preamp, though I know ...

Q: I would like to buy a new turntable that includes the highly recommended LP Gear the Vessel A3SE cartridge. It seems like all the turntables I am considering include some sort of Audio-Technica ...

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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. If your records aren’t sounding as good as they once did ...

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 ...