A while back we published a popular guide to selecting the best turntable for a beginner. In that guide, we discussed the differences between belt drives direct drives. We talked about built-in preamps versus stand alone preamps. Although some of the products have been discontinued or updated, a lot of the discussion itself is still relevant Continue…
The 6 Best Turntables of 2017
Building a stereo system around a turntable from scratch can be tough. There’s a lot to know and, if you’ve never done it before, there’s a lot to learn. Several years ago we put together a guide to selecting the best turntable for a beginner. We discussed the differences between belt drives direct drives. We Continue…
So you’ve been a Turntable Kitchen Pairing Box subscriber for a while now and your limited edition singles are starting to collect. You’ve finally got that turntable set up that you were on the hunt for what felt like forever – but now what? How do you take your turntable and record collection to the Continue…
Vinyl music is back. In fact, awhile ago we created our guide to Turntable Kitchen’s Top 5 Recommended Turntables and it has proven to be a very popular post around here. Readers stop by nearly every day with questions and tips for help picking out their first turntable. Of course, as you’d expect, even the best turntable on the Continue…
Pictured: 1) Pro-Ject Speed Box; 2) Pro-Ject Debut Carbon in red; 3) Al Green’s Greatest Hits LP; 4) Grado SR80i headphones; 5) Acryl-it Platter; 6) Audio Technica AT-LP60; 7) Music Hall Cork Mat; 8) The xx – xx LP. In the past few years, vinyl records have made a well-deserved comeback. They are collectible, they Continue…
UPDATE: Some of the turntables we recommended have been replaced and/or discontinued. As a result, we’ve compiled a new guide to building a complete stereo system including turntables, preamps, phono stages, speakers and more here: https://www.turntablekitchen.com/2014/10/turntable-kitchens-top-6-recommended-turntable-systems/ So, you previously read Turntable Kitchen’s Top Ten Reasons to Buy a Turntable, and are now thoroughly convinced that you Continue…
Ever since we featured the Westone 3 earbuds awhile back on the site, I frequently receive comments noting that although the Westone 3’s sound like a great set of earbuds, they also carry a high price tag to accompany their high quality. Understandably, many readers aren’t interested in purchasing earbuds at that price point. But Continue…
You’ve probably noticed that we like vinyl records in our home. For example, at the end of many of my posts, I gently nudge our readers towards Insound to buy our featured albums on vinyl instead of digitally from iTunes. Beyond that, we did name our site Turntable Kitchen. Friends who haven’t started collecting records Continue…
For our second post in the Musical Pairings’ Recommended Products section, we feature the Westone 3 true fit earphones. The 3’s are true three-way driver in-ear monitors (each earphone features a dedicated low driver, mid driver and high driver thereby allowing for more precise sound reproduction) that are perfect for any audio enthusiast who wants Continue…
Welcome to our newest feature: Musical Pairings @ eating/sf’s “Recommended Audio Components” sections. As an audiophile, I’ve experimented with various components including headphones, earbuds, turntables, speakers, amplifiers, etc. in order to hear my favorite music in the best possible sound. Indeed, regular readers will notice that I’ve often recommended listening to your favorite records with Continue…
