We break down the differences between moving coil and moving magnet phono cartridges. The vast majority of turntables sold in 2022 come with a pre-installed phono cartridge. Most consumers are ...

The phono cartridge is the audio component that sits on the end of a turntable’s tonearm and holds the stylus. But that description doesn’t quite cover how important it is. It’s actually a complex ...

Your record player is made up of three main parts. There is the deck itself, which is responsible for spinning the disc and providing the home for the tonearm and cartridge. It’s the cartridge that we ...

Parasound, a San Francisco-based manufacturer of high-end audio components, has announced that it is now shipping the first production samples of its much-anticipated John Curl designed Halo JC 3 ...

A phono preamp is a vital component of your turntable system, even if you don’t know it. Generally the smallest and most affordable, it may be built into your turntable itself. Owing to its relatively ...

The Andover SpinStage really shines when used with higher-priced cartridges, but this phono pre-amp can enhance any turntable’s sound, and it can grow with upgrades to your home-audio system. Andover ...

Looking for ways to improve the sound from your turntable? Our favorite phono preamplifiers we’ve tested offer a solution at every budget. Did you invest in a new turnable? Are you still standing in ...