Installing a new cartridge is something of a rite of passage for turntable owners. It’s a skill that once was common, but now seems to be considered some kind of black art by many. In reality, it’s ...

If your turntable setup is in need of a refresh, it's worth considering changing the current cartridge rather than swapping out the entire record player itself. It's a simple but effective change, and ...

Struggling with poor vinyl playback? Your phono cartridge setup—or those filthy records—might be the reason. Here’s how to fix it. Unlike digital audio, which is basically plug, play, and pray your Wi ...

Sumiko and MoFi lead our 2025 cartridge picks, proving smart design still beats excess. The best value is in setup, turntables and records, not chasing price tags. Shopping for an affordable ...

Whether vinyl actually sounds better than a digital recording comes down to several factors. Regardless of whether you think one option is superior to another, having a proper setup will make a major ...