Worst Albums of 2018
The end of the year always brings “best of ” list, so I thought I’d look at the worst albums of the year instead. You may also be interested in …
vinyl is the reference to the material that a vinyl record, or record, are made from, but is really used as the name for long-play record albums. vinyl cubes are an interlocking, flexible and stackable storage system for your vinyl.
The end of the year always brings “best of ” list, so I thought I’d look at the worst albums of the year instead. You may also be interested in …
On June 20, 1948 – Yes, 70 years ago – the vinyl long play record album was introduced by Columbia records. Up to that point the two competing formats were …
This article makes the case that vinyl is not going to save the music industry. It is largely based on the premise that while new vinyl sales have increased dramatically, …
It’s Record Store Day 2017 tomorrow, so let’s answer the question – “Why 33 1/3”? OK – the basics – “33 1/3” represents the number of revolutions per minute (RPMs) that a …
Toronto based Viryl Technologies has already installed two of their WarmTone presses at neighbouring Microforum Vinyl Pressing with plans to install four more. They will have the capacity to press …
As I’ve mentioned in previous blog posts, I was exposed to a wide variety of audiophile music in my teens thanks to my older brother. He had a nice Thorens turntable, SAE amps …
“Vinyl Redesigned” – that’s the tag line for Viryl Technologies new WarmTone vinyl record press. The WarmTone is a completely redesigned and fully automated vinyl record pressing system which started pressing …
Not having been in the market for a new turntable in a few years, my curiosity was piqued when I came across reference to “wireless turntables” while compiling reviews of …
One of my favourite vinyl and audio equipment stores is Planet of Sound. The Bank Street store in Ottawa is not a massive space. That’s in large part because the …
Here’s the quick and dirty process for balancing a tonearm. I’ll start with a couple of definitions which may be obvious, but better safe than sorry. Counterweight – this is …