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Best Budget Turntables Under $150 for New Collectors
Jul 23, 2026 | What's Spinning

Best Budget Turntables Under $150 for New Collectors

Compare the best budget turntables under $150 for new vinyl collectors, including Audio-Technica, Insignia, Crosley, and Victrola picks.

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Best Turntable Brands Compared (2026)
Jul 16, 2026 | What's Spinning

Best Turntable Brands Compared (2026)

The best turntable brands for every budget. Compare Audio-Technica, Pro-Ject, Rega, and more to find your record player.

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Turntable Cleaning Kit Comparison: Best Options for Vinyl Collectors
Jul 13, 2026 | What's Spinning

Turntable Cleaning Kit Comparison: Best Options for Vinyl Collectors

Compare the best turntable cleaning kit options for vinyl collectors, from carbon fiber brushes and GrooveWasher to Spin-Clean, vacuum, and ultrasonic cleaners.

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Vinyl vs CD Collections in 2026: Which is Worth Building?
Jun 18, 2026

Vinyl vs CD Collections in 2026: Which is Worth Building?

Vinyl vs CD collection 2026: compare cost, sound quality, space, availability, resale value, and which physical music format is worth building now.

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Vinyl Subscription Services vs Record Store Visits
May 14, 2026

Vinyl Subscription Services vs Record Store Visits

Vinyl subscription boxes promise curated records delivered monthly, but is the convenience worth it compared to the thrill of crate digging?

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Best Turntables for Apartment Living

Best Turntables for Apartment Living

Comparison of five apartment-friendly turntables from $200 to $1,200: Audio-Technica LP60X, Pro-Ject T1, Rega Planar 1, Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO, and Technics SL-1500C. Covers noise, vibration, phono stages, and cueing for shared-wall living.

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Best Budget Turntables Under $300: Comparison

Best Budget Turntables Under $300: Comparison

Best turntables under $300 compared: Audio-Technica AT-LP60X vs Fluance RT80 vs AT-LP70X vs Sony PS-LX310BT. Spec-by-spec breakdown of cartridge, drive type, counterweight, and upgrade paths. From $99 entry to $249 audiophile.

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Best Slipmats for Turntables: A Comparison Guide

Best Slipmats for Turntables: A Comparison Guide

Compare felt vs cork vs leather vs synthetic slipmats for turntables. We review Big Fudge, Leatheroid, Dr. Suzuki, Pure Cue, AudioQuest, and more — with prices and a buying guide.

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Turntable Cleaning Kit Comparison: Top Brands Reviewed

Turntable Cleaning Kit Comparison: Top Brands Reviewed

Side-by-side review of the best turntable cleaning kits in 2026: Spin-Clean MKII, Record Doctor VI, Pro-Ject VC-E2, HumminGuru, GrooveWasher and budget brushes. Real prices, cycle times, fluid costs and which to pick for your collection size.

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Best Turntable Cartridge Under $100: Top Choices

Best Turntable Cartridge Under $100: Top Choices

Best turntable cartridge under $100: AT-VM95E ($59), 2M Red ($99), Nagaoka MP-110, Sumiko Pearl compared with output, tracking force, and channel separation specs.

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Best Phono Preamps Under $200: Honest Comparison

Best Phono Preamps Under $200: Honest Comparison

Compare 8 phono preamps under $200: Rolls VP29, ART DJ Pre II, Fosi Box X2, Pro-Ject Phono Box DC, Cambridge Alva Solo, plus alternatives. Real specs, real prices, real recommendations for every budget.

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