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GUIDES & RANKINGS

Ortofon 2M Red vs Audio-Technica VM95E: Which Should You Buy?

Ortofon 2M Red or Audio-Technica VM95E? Two stylus systems compared:...

Best Integrated Amplifiers for Vinyl under €600

The 5 best entry-level integrated amplifiers with a phono input for...

The Best Phono Preamps to Start With (Under €200)

Budget phono preamps under €200 compared: MM and MC, USB, subsonic...

iFi ZEN Air Phono 2 vs Cambridge Alva Solo: Which One to Buy?

iFi ZEN Air Phono 2 vs Cambridge Alva Solo: MM/MC, subsonic filter,...

MM vs MC: Which Cartridge Is Right for You

MM or MC cartridges: the real differences in output, phono stage,...

Vinyl Glossary: The Collector's Lexicon

Groov-illa's vinyl glossary: 180 gram, gatefold, matrix, dead wax, obi...

Rega Planar 1 vs Pro-Ject T1: Which One to Buy?

Rega Planar 1 vs Pro-Ject T1 Phono SB compared: sound, setup, upgrades...

Original Pressing vs Reissue: How to Choose

Original pressing or 180g reissue? When the original is worth it and...

The Complete Vinyl Collector's Guide

Everything serious vinyl collectors need: turntables, pressings,...

The 5 Best Entry-Level Turntables under €500

The 5 best turntables under €500 in 2026: Rega Planar 1, Pro-Ject T1,...

How to Clean Vinyl Records: All Methods Compared

Complete guide to cleaning vinyl records: antistatic brush, manual wet...

Do You Really Need a Phono Preamp?

The 4 Best Entry-Level Phono Cartridges

The 4 best entry-level phono cartridges: Ortofon 2M Red, Nagaoka...

Best Psych Rock Albums on Vinyl: Top 3

Dalla West Coast californiana all'acid rock britannico e al Texas...

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