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Black Book: The Cool Material Editors’ Favorite Things Right Now
In the ever-evolving landscape of men's style, finding the perfect gift or item for yourself can be a thrilling yet daunting task. One one hand, there are more options than ever regardless if interests lie in clothing, watches, shoes, high-quality audio, or anything else. On the other, too many options…
The Audio-Technica Sound Burger Is a Retro Portable Turntable
While we appreciated the futuristic design of Audio-Technica's recently released clear record player, their re-release of the retro Sound Burger really caught our eyes. The Sound Burger was originally released over 40 years ago and had a pretty simple design. It is a portable, compact turntable that clamps onto vinyl…
Audio-Technica Releases Clear Turntable to Celebrate 60th Anniversary
Audio-Technica have been well-regarded for years as one of the best turntable brands in the industry. And now that they're celebrating 60 years of audio tech production, the company has released a doozy of a record player. The AT-LP2022 is a fully transparent manual belt-drive turntable with a limited-edition Shibata…
Pro-Ject’s Colorful All-In-One Audio System Has Everything You Need to Start Listening to Vinyl
The idea of an all-in-one system is compelling for new vinyl enthusiasts, but cultured record collectors will tell you to steer clear. We've talked about this in the past but record players with built-in speakers tend to lack the long-term value and ability to upgrade that other systems would. But,…
Revolution, The History of Turntable Design
There's an inherent aesthetic quality about records and turntables that makes diving into that subculture very enjoyable. The analog charm and mechanical performance combine for a piece of gear that is both timeless and very old school cool. So it's very likely the inherent nostalgia of this generation is exactly…
The Teenage Engineering PO-80 Record Factory Lets You Make Your Own Vinyl Records
Sure you might have a vast record collection, but have you actually created your own vinyl records? Well, now you can. The technical wizards at Teenage Engineering have developed the PO-80 Record Factory in collaboration with musician Yuri Suzuki to create your own records from the comfort of your home.…
Pro-Ject x Metallica Limited Edition Turntable
Calling all record collectors. If you're looking to upgrade your turntable selection, we've got the record player for you. The audio tech wizards at Pro-Ject, makers of some of our favorite turntables, have teamed up with Metallica for a bonkers limited edition record player due out later this summer. The…
Yamaha Design Lab TurnT Turns Your Smartphone Into a Record Player
While streaming continues to be the dominant music listening platform, there has been a significant uptick in physical audio purchases. Most notably in vinyl sales but CDs and even cassette tapes have seen a resurgence in recent years. Whether it's a wave of nostalgia or an appreciation for the physical…
The White House Apparently Has a Secret Vinyl Collection
The Library of Congress maintains a robust collection of everything Americans consider important, but it was shocking to some--like John Chuldenko, grandson of President Jimmy Carter--that it included an expansive record collection. According to Consequence, "songwriter Johnny Mercer curated the library’s initial installation in the late 1970s, and over 1,800…
The New Pro-Ject E1 Turntable is a Budget-Friendly Starter Record Player
As one of the leaders in hi-fi audio tech, we trust Pro-Ject to deliver some stellar gear. Their recent line of phono boxes and turntables demonstrated their quality for high-end listening experiences. Now, they've released a turntable for the newbie record collectors -- with the same hi-fi quality. The E1…
The Weeknd’s “Out of Time” Single Is Available on Vinyl as a Saw Blade
At first, we thought this saw blade was like that section of Route 66 that plays “America the Beautiful” as you drive on it, where it would play The Weeknd’s new single “Out of Time” as you pulled it through 2x4s or something. Then we saw that the blade is…
Pro-Ject Releases New X8 Turntable and Phono Boxes to Heighten Your Hi-Fi Experience
Pro-Ject is among our favorite brands when it comes to turntables and audio tech. They've been industry leaders for years and offer a variety of options for newbies and audiophiles alike. The Pro-Ject Debut Carbon is one of the best entry-level/mid-tier record players you can buy. And their Signature Series…
