Pro-Ject Debut III prior to counterweight installation (weight on right)
A complete system to play records is comprised of the following components:
Turntable platter with mat
The turntable: The turntable’s job is to rotate the record smoothly and evenly, without introducing vibration from itself, while minimizing acoustic feedback as well as eliminate effects like footfalls, etc. from […]
KAB USA Technics SL-1210M5G Audiophile Standard Turntable
(Spinning some Sinatra!)
I am a big fan of vinyl records. Collecting and listening to records is my very favorite part of the audio hobby, and seeing the recent resurgence of vinyl makes my heart glad. More and more people are embracing this wonderful format and there […]
Stanton L720 EE P-Mount/Universal Cartridge
Jerry at Jerry’s Records (see my tour of Jerry’s) first clued me in on this one. He uses Stanton cartridges on the turntables in his store, and the music playing throughout it certainly sounds good. Kevin at KAB Electro Acoustics is a big fan of Stanton as […]
Pro-ject RM-1.3 Turntable Outfit
I love vinyl, so we are kicking the year off with a nice little turntable that looks great and is quite affordable!
Sumiko had the sweet little Pro-Ject RM-1.3 turntable on display at CES 2010. I’ve read about this turntable in British hi-fi magazines (where it is called the […]
Looks like the Jerry’s Records website has a new look. If you are a vinyl lover or simply love the nostalgia of old music and vinyl, check it out… and if you are ever in Pittsburgh be sure to stop by for a visit!
Check out my tour of Jerry’s Records, too, with lots of pictures […]
Pro-ject Debut III Turntable
It’s no secret that I am a big fan of vinyl records and believe a turntable belongs in the system of every music lover. Vinyl records are one of the few mature segments of packaged media that is showing growth; DVDs and CDs are down but vinyl sales have picked up to […]
Griffin Technology iMic
If you want to move your vinyl or cassette collection to your computer and your iPod, one of the easiest ways to do it (especially if you have a Mac) is via the Griffin Technology iMic. It lists for a mere $49.99 and can be found for less.
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Parasound Zphono Phono Preamplifier
The Parasound Zphono phono preamplifier is the right product at the right time for a lot of people. It’s a top-performing component at an affordable price at a time when vinyl is enjoying a renaissance.
A question many with have is, “Why is a phono preamplifier necessary?” There are two reasons- amplifying […]
Sound Advice
By Don Lindich
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Q: I am a musician and especially enjoy classic rock. Over the past few months I have built a system around your recommendations, specifically the Acculine A3 tower speakers, Pro-ject Debut III turntable and a vintage NAD receiver. To say I am happy is an understatement! I’ve never […]
I’ve been quite focused on original content and some new sites I am developing, so I have been remiss in posting published columns on the site. Over the next few weeks I’ll be posting some columns that were in newspapers but have not been posted on the site yet. Stay tuned for more, about […]
Inexpensive Audiophile Turntables: The Rega P1 and Pro-ject Debut III
Sound Buys product review By Don Lindich
Not long ago few would have predicted the cover of the July/August 2007 edition of Sound & Vision magazine would proclaim, “Vinyl Lives! Welcome to the Turntable Revival.” Audio buffs are gratified that people are rediscovering their record collections […]
Griffin iMic
Sound Buys Product Review by Don Lindich
Griffin’s iMic accessory works with both PC and Mac computers and adds analog sound inputs, a microphone input, and an audio outout via a USB port. It’s the answer many have been looking for as they look to make CDs of their vinyl record collection, transfer cassette tapes […]
Sound Advice
By Don Lindich
Week 21, 2007
Q: I’m interested in getting my computer and my turntable (I have a Pro-ject Debut III) to use the same speakers in my sound system. Of course I don’t need it to be simultaneous but I’d like to not have to fuss with cords if its possible. Any help would […]
Sound Advice
By Don Lindich
Week 18, 2007
Q: I have many old record albums which I no longer listen to, mainly because I only have the time while driving. Recently I saw an ad for the Teac model GF350. Is it a worthwhile for transfering my records to CDs? Is there a better system using […]
Pro-ject RM-5 turntable system
Sound Buys product review by Don Lindich
Though many may think turntables have gone the way of the dodo in this digital age of CDs and iPods, nothing could be further than the truth. Did you know that last year more turntables were sold than in 1984, when compact disc was only […]
Week 42, 2006
Q: You recently mentioned Insignia speakers in your column. What is your opinion of the Insignia home theatre receiver selling for $129.99? It is rated at 100 watts per channel over 6 channels. Is this a good buy or should I spend a little more ?
-John Jambo, Pittsburgh, PA
A: You may not need […]
Sound Advice
Week 41, 2006
Q: I have a Sony digital camera and I use a 512 MB memory stick, which will record 30 minutes of video in movie mode. I download the memory stick into an iMac computer and then burn the video on a DVD-R disc My problem is that the DVD will play on […]
I have long been a lover of vinyl records and all they offer… sweet, rich, natural sound quality that CDs can’t match, an incredible variety of music available spanning decades (make that hundreds of years) of American and world culture, and low cost that allows one to build an amazing collection for much less […]
Week of October 29, 2006
Q: I work in what is basically a concrete bunker. Radio reception is terrible. I’ve done a little reading on the internet and also picked my dad’s brain (he’s an electrical engineer) and I still can’t tell if the reception would be any better with HD Radio, or satellite for that […]
Week of October 22, 2006
Q: I have an iPod and I wanted to listen to it in my car while traveling. I purchased an FM transmitter which slips over the docking connection and adds very little size or weight to the iPod. I like it very much except for one aspect. In order to […]
