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Riverstone Audio digital stylus tracking force gauge
A Riverstone Audio digital stylus tracking force gauge for dialing in tracking force during setup.
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Every deck, cartridge, phono stage, amp, speaker and care piece we stand behind, in one ranked run, each linked to its listing, with a short take on each.
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Grado Prestige Black3 cartridge
The Grado Prestige Black3 cartridge, a replacement or upgrade cartridge for a turntable's tonearm.
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Audio-Technica AT6012 record care kit
The Audio-Technica AT6012 record care kit, an all-in-one starter set for routine record cleaning.
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Turntable bubble spirit level
A turntable bubble spirit level for checking that the plinth and platter sit level during setup.
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Ortofon 2M Red cartridge
The Ortofon 2M Red, a moving magnet cartridge for replacing or upgrading the one a turntable came with.
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HumminGuru ultrasonic record cleaner
The HumminGuru ultrasonic record cleaner, for collectors deep-cleaning record grooves with ultrasound.
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Vinyl record weight stabilizer clamp
A vinyl record weight stabilizer clamp that sits over the spindle to hold a record flat on the platter.
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Edifier R1280T powered bookshelf speakers
Edifier R1280T powered bookshelf speakers with the amplifier built in, so no separate amp is needed.
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Nagaoka MP-110 cartridge
The Nagaoka MP-110 phono cartridge, for mounting in a turntable's headshell in place of the stock cartridge.
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AudioQuest carbon fiber record brush
An AudioQuest carbon fiber record brush for sweeping surface dust off a record before each play.
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Audio-Technica AT-VM95E cartridge
The Audio-Technica AT-VM95E cartridge, a standard-mount upgrade for decks still on their stock cartridge.
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Cork turntable slipmat 12-inch
A 12-inch cork turntable slipmat for use in place of the stock platter mat, under the record.
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Fosi Audio BT20A stereo amplifier
The Fosi Audio BT20A, a compact stereo amplifier for powering passive speakers in a small system.
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Vinyl Styl record cleaning fluid + brush
Vinyl Styl record cleaning fluid with a brush, for wet-cleaning the grime a dry brush leaves behind.
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ART DJ Pre II phono preamp
The ART DJ Pre II phono preamp brings a turntable up to line level for any AUX or line input.
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Sennheiser HD 560S headphones
Sennheiser HD 560S open-back headphones for late-night record listening when the speakers need to rest.
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MoFi anti-static inner record sleeves 50-pack
MoFi anti-static inner record sleeves, a 50-pack for protecting records inside their jackets.
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Micca RB42 bookshelf speakers
Micca RB42 passive bookshelf speakers, sized for a desktop or small room and driven by a separate amp.
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Spin-Clean Record Washer MKII
The Spin-Clean Record Washer MKII, for wet deep-cleaning records, including dusty secondhand finds.
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Big Fudge outer record sleeves 50-pack
Big Fudge outer record sleeves, a 50-pack for protecting album jackets from shelf wear and scuffs.
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Schiit Mani 2 phono preamp
The Schiit Mani 2 phono preamp, an external phono stage for both MM and MC cartridges.
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iFi Zen Phono phono preamp
The iFi Zen Phono phono preamp, for moving coil cartridges as well as moving magnet, between deck and amp.
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Audio-Technica AT-VM95ML microline cartridge
The Audio-Technica AT-VM95ML, a microline-stylus VM95 cartridge for upgrading within the same mount.
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Onzow Zerodust stylus cleaner
The Onzow Zerodust stylus cleaner, for lifting dust and grime off the stylus tip between plays.
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Vinyl record storage crate box (holds ~75)
A vinyl record storage crate box that holds about 75 records upright, for storing and browsing a collection.
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Wharfedale Diamond 12.1 bookshelf speakers
Wharfedale Diamond 12.1 bookshelf speakers, for shelf or stand placement in a record-listening room.
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Ortofon 2M Bronze cartridge
The Ortofon 2M Bronze, a moving magnet cartridge with a nude fine-line stylus, for upgrading an MM setup.
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Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB turntable
The Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB, a direct-drive turntable with pitch control and USB for digitizing vinyl.
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Fluance RT85 turntable (Ortofon 2M Blue)
The Fluance RT85 turntable for home listening, with an acrylic platter and an Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge.
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KEF Q150 bookshelf speakers
KEF Q150 bookshelf speakers built around KEF's Uni-Q driver, for the speaker end of a vinyl system.
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Cambridge Audio AXA35 amplifier
The Cambridge Audio AXA35 amplifier, with a built-in phono stage, for the amp end of a vinyl system.
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U-Turn Orbit Plus turntable
The U-Turn Orbit Plus, a US-built turntable designed to take upgrades over time.
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Yamaha A-S301 integrated amplifier
The Yamaha A-S301 integrated amplifier with a phono input, for running a turntable and speakers.
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Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO turntable
The Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO turntable with a carbon tonearm, a deck with room for cartridge upgrades.
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Technics SL-1200MK7 turntable
The Technics SL-1200MK7 turntable, a deck built for DJ use that also serves home listening.
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Klipsch RP-8000F II floorstanding speakers
Klipsch RP-8000F II floorstanding speakers, full-size towers for filling a larger listening room.
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