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What Direct-to-Disc Recording Means and Why Audiophiles Seek It Out
Learn what direct-to-disc recording means, why audiophiles seek direct-cut vinyl, and which labels and examples collectors watch for.
How Hip-Hop Producers Dig for Vinyl Breaks and the Art of Crate Digging
Discover how hip-hop producers dig for vinyl breaks and the art of crate digging, from the Amen break to the most sampled records in music history.
Track Your Vinyl Collection in Real Time
Discover why vinyl collectors track their records, common tracking methods, and how real-time collection management prevents duplicate purchases.
Why Vinyl Sounds Different Than Digital (And Why It Matters)
Vinyl records produce a continuous waveform that CDs and streaming cannot replicate. Learn the science behind why vinyl sounds warmer, and what it means for your listening experience.
See What is Spinning on Your Turntable Right Now
Discover what vinyl lovers mean when they ask what is spinning now, and how real-time tracking enriches the vinyl collecting experience.
How the Vinyl Record Changed the Way We Listen to Music
From Emile Berliner's first disc to Columbia's LP revolution, trace the remarkable history of vinyl records and their lasting impact on music culture.
Why Vinyl Keeps Coming Back: The Science, History, and Revival of Analog Sound
Vinyl records have grown for 16 consecutive years despite being declared dead. Explore the science, history, and revival of analog sound.
Record Store Hauls Log Themselves When Your Turntable Does the Work
With What's Spinning, logging a record store haul is as simple as playing your new records. No app, no check-in, just spin and go.
Import Your Discogs Collection and Let Your Turntable Do the Rest
Move your Discogs collection to What's Spinning and let your turntable automatically track what you actually play.
How Your Listening History Builds a Smarter Vinyl Wishlist
What's Spinning tracks what you actually play, so your vinyl wishlist reflects real listening habits instead of wishful thinking.
Vinyl Gets It Wrong
Vinyl culture has a problem: it started loving music, then it started loving being the kind of person who loves music. Here is what gets it wrong.
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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