When it comes to turntable designs, owners can get hung up on the “belt drive or direct drive” topic. It’s important to know the differences, and you can assure quality playback if you’ve invested correctly.We’re diving into the turntable’s anatomy, running through the pros and cons of each.This is however a topic where some users have a strong preference for a particular type.The Belt Drive Tu...
When you purchase a turntable and start playing music, you may notice that you need to set the tracking force. Depending on the type of audio system you obtain, the amount of adjustment and customization available may vary.
On most systems, you can set the tracking force to the optimal range based on the cartridge weight. Recognizing what your tracking force actually does for your records an...
Any turntable lover knows what wow and flutter are. If you want to maximize your music playback’s potential, you’ll need to understand the variety of background factors which create high-end sounds. As with any CD player, audio tape or speaker system, turntables have several sound quality 'markers.' A turntable’s wow and flutter determine a record’s ability to sustain a good pitch, avoid distor...
Vinyl Resurgence
The resurgence of vinyl has certainly hit the mainstream as record sales soar while digital downloads fall. Turntables are making their way back into our living rooms. For good reason too! There is something special about the vinyl music listening experience. Being passionate about delivering audio in its truest form we wanted to create a turntable that would give the listener...
"The walnut finish gives the RT81 one of the best looks of any entry-level turntable I’ve seen. It’s sturdier and heavier than some of the cheaper turntables out there from brands like Crosley and Denon. " - Techcrunch (July 2016)
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"...it feels like a $400-$500 turntable. I guess you can tell by now I'm impressed."
This $250 turntable totally rocks - (CNET July 2016)
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"Playback from the RT81 was quite good, with even the deeper bass of hip-hop and some electronic music coming through smooth and clear. " - SlashGear (May 2016)
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