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Technics SL-1210MKX Adds ±4% and ±50% Pitch Ranges
Technics adds ±4% and ±50% pitch ranges to the SL-1210MKX DJ turntable, with availability scheduled from January 2027 at selected Technics retailers.
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5 Turntables With a Built-In Phono Preamp
These turntables provide analog line output through an internal phono preamp. Each lets you use an amplifier without a dedicated phono input.
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MIXX Revival 65 Review, Four Ways Out of the Suitcase
A real Audio-Technica cartridge in a suitcase with four ways for the sound to get out. After a few weeks with the cream one, the RCA jacks are the path I trust, Bluetooth to a soundbar is the one I would not, and the stylus is the only upgrade inside the case.
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How to Clean and Care for Your Vinyl Records
Brush loose dust before play. Wet-clean fingerprints or stuck-on dirt, remove the dirty fluid, and let the record dry completely before sleeving it.
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How to Connect a Turntable to Speakers
To connect a turntable to speakers, check whether they're powered or passive, then make sure the record passes through exactly one phono stage.
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How to Clean the Stylus on an Audio-Technica AT-LP60-BT
Stop playback, unplug the turntable, then brush the stylus gently from rear to front. Replace it if the tip or its support is bent or broken.
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Why Is My Record Player Not Spinning?
If your record player is not spinning, check power and the start control first. Then use its drive type and what the platter does to choose the next check.
