Ridiculously Complete Glossary of Terms

Some terms are useful. Some are annoying things audiophiles say. Some you will never need to know in your life. Unfortunately, now you will.

About the Knowledge Portal - A "Must Read"

This is a lot of reading. If reading this much is not for you, then that’s perfectly fine. Sometimes typing isn’t for me either… both are fair. If ...

What in the actual fudge is happening…. It’s a brush that brushes.

Are we missing something here... yes... yes we are.

Cleaning Records: What Helps, What Doesn’t, and What Can Go Wrong

You would think cleaning a record would be a fairly uncontroversial subject. There’s dirt on something. You would like less dirt on it. Then wood g...

Whats the story of the company you buy from?

Passion Is a Reason to Start. It Isn’t Proof. It's about questioning the information we trust and looking beyond a company’s passion to see how tho...

What Does a Turntable Mat Actually Do?

What Does a Turntable Mat Actually Do? And why “it’s all the same material” doesn’t tell you very much. All cars have essentially the same purpose:...

Same Sandbox, Different Shovels

A thought, not a revelation, about what it means to be a competitor. From the mind of a business and in a world full of people trying to get to the...

Before You Upgrade Anything, Set Up Your Turntable Properly

Before you start spending money and upgrading anything, make sure everything is set-up properly. 

What Actually Makes One Turntable Different From Another?

What Actually Makes One Turntable Different From Another? They all go around in circles. So what are you paying for?

Cartridges and Styluses: What Are You Actually Paying For?

That little thing cost how much?  Why it’s important and what do all the words mean ? 

Static: Chasing Your Tail

What's the deal with static electricity, how we deal with it, and an unapologetic discussion about acrylic platter mats.

You Bought a Turntable. Now What?

How to get from opening the box to enjoying your first record.