Turntables and Vinyl
Discover turntable and vinyl reviews, setup guides, buying advice, and expert insights for analog music systems. This collection takes a deep dive into turntables, cartridges, tonearms, phono preamps, record cleaners, accessories, and vinyl playback equipment for beginners and experienced listeners alike. Learn how proper setup, tracking force, cartridge alignment, isolation, platter design, and system matching, and vinyl maintenance can influence sound quality. Whether you are building your first vinyl system, upgrading an existing turntable, or comparing analog components, these articles offer practical information to support better purchasing and setup decisions. Explore products and techniques that help deliver detailed playback with an engaging connection to your record collection while balancing performance, compatibility, maintenance, design, and budget.
- - June 11, 2026 69
A Journey of Physical Music Media through the decades!
For decades, the history of recorded music has been shaped by one repeating pattern: a new format arrives, promises greater convenience, and pushes the previous format toward obsolescence. Vinyl records gave way to cassettes and compact discs. CDs
- - October 09, 2025 207
Why you need a Phono Stage in your Turntable Setup
Introduction
From the history to the function, let’s dive into the interesting world of phono stages! For vinyl lovers, this small but essential component is what makes your records come alive. The phono stage (or phono preamp) applies RIAA equalization
- - October 02, 2025 122
Turntable Buying Guide: 5 Things to Know Before You Buy
Choosing the right turntable can feel overwhelming, especially with so many options on the market. At Sound Approach, we’ve been helping music lovers and audiophiles find the perfect gear for decades. Our in-house expert DJ, with over 50 years of
- - March 21, 2025 68
With both an affordable manual record cleaner and more expensive and well-designed Ultrasonic cleaner, the Knosti record cleaner kits include everything you need to keep your vinyl maintained in excellent and optimal condition! For vinyl enthusiasts seeking a comprehensive and effective cleaning solution,
- - December 20, 2024 63
The process is simple and requires a few different accessories and cleaning products. DJ from Sound Approach discusses what you need, why you need it, and the importance of maintaining your records for a longer lifespan.
- - December 18, 2024 92
As may be readily apparent to our more experienced clients and viewers, this is my first experience with setting up a turntable. However, I found it a fun and enjoyable experience nonetheless! Unboxing and setting a turntable is a great experience that I highly recommend for any person interested in


