Hip Hop Music Origins and Elements
Where hip hop origins began To understand hip hop origins, you have to look at the economic pressures and the Afro-Caribbean sound-system traditions that teenagers in the West/South Bronx fused...
Turntable
Guides on replacing cables, connecting to interfaces, fixing spindles, and knowing when to replace a needle.
Vinyl Record Collecting, Transfer and Value
Understanding the vinyl record collecting format Vinyl record collecting starts with understanding the physical object before you pull a disc from a bargain bin or pay a premium for a...
Turntable Setup, Computer and Receiver Connections
Before you plug anything in: turntable computer connection basics Before you attempt a turntable computer connection, gather your turntable setup essentials, including the turntable itself and a way to hear...
Turntable Calibration, Speed and Needle Adjustments
Understanding turntable speed calibration basics Achieving accurate turntable speed calibration starts with a bubble level across the platter and checking all four corners of the base, because uneven footing introduces...
Turntable Cleaning, Belt Replacement and Part Removal
Basic turntable cleaning and cosmetic care Proper turntable cleaning starts with safety: power off and unplug the unit completely before you start wiping down any surface. For the main body...
Turntable Buying Guides and Model Identification
First turntable basics for your turntable buying guide This turntable buying guide starts with a crucial fact: before you buy a turntable, understand that the machine itself is only one...
How Turntables Work: Setup and Troubleshooting
What a turntable is and how turntables work Before you touch a single cable, it helps to understand exactly how turntables work, making a turntable work its magic. At its...
Turntable Speaker and Audio Connection Guides
Understand your gear's starting point to connect turntable to speakers Before you connect turntable to speakers or a receiver, first identify what your gear can already do. To tell if...
Turntable Cartridges, Repairs and Recommendations
Before you buy anything: turntable cartridge setup basics Before you attempt any turntable cartridge setup or schedule a repair, start by confirming what kind of mount your deck actually uses....
Turntables and Record Players Guide
Choosing your first turntable and records: a buying guide This buying turntables guide starts with a simple truth: your first deck does not need to be expensive, but it does...
