Part 5 of 7 talks about all the things to consider when purchasing, using, or repairing a vintage record player. In part 5 of 7 in our podcast series on vintage audio we talk all things turntables.

Q What do you think of buying a budget turntable brand new, compared to a vintage turntable from Craigslist or eBay for the same amount or less? — E.H., Bethel Park, Pa. A I have mixed feelings about ...

If you were around before the '90s, you likely have fond memories of listening to records. For decades, taking the vinyl out of the sleeve, putting it on the turntable, dropping the needle and hearing ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. The iconic Technics SL-1200 turntable was launched 50 years ...

The Turntable Vintage Audio has opened in Manheim where it sells a variety of stereo equipment and speakers from the 1970s and 1980s. The roughly 1,000-square-foot shop at 27 N. Main St. carries ...

Editors’ Choice 2025 turntables show prices are up and cheap decks still disappoint. Choosing a long-term table now takes more thought—but pays off in music.

Those words greet whoever reads Marion Halecker’s Craigslist ad under the title: “Vintage Turntables.” Indeed, stacks of vintage turntables, receivers and speakers line the garage of Halecker’s ...

So, I embarked on my second turntable restoration project last night. I purchased a classic Dual 1219 turntable (first one was a Dual 1009SK2). It's really interesting seeing all the moving parts that ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. SPONSORED – Leon Reed from Vintage Vinyl in ...

Introduced in the spring of 1954, the Fender Stratocaster is arguably the most iconic electric guitar design ever. It also boasts a signature look: a dark-around-the-edges and gold-in-the-center ...

Samsung Display has cooked up something nostalgic for CES 2026. The company is showing off two retro-inspired concept devices ...