Q What do you think of buying a budget turntable brand new, compared to a vintage turntable from Craigslist or eBay for the same amount or less? — E.H., Bethel Park, Pa. A I have mixed feelings about ...

Part 5 of 7 talks about all the things to consider when purchasing, using, or repairing a vintage record player. In part 5 of 7 in our podcast series on vintage audio we talk all things turntables.

The Turntable Vintage Audio has opened in Manheim where it sells a variety of stereo equipment and speakers from the 1970s and 1980s. The roughly 1,000-square-foot shop at 27 N. Main St. carries ...

As technology evolves rapidly, it’s fascinating to see how some outdated gadgets have become highly sought after. From vintage turntables to classic typewriters, these gadgets have not only retained ...

I picked up an old turntable at a garage sale. It has scant markings, but is pressboard with faux wood paneling and has "model 0978" on the bottom. Mechanically it seems to be in good condition and I ...

If you were around before the '90s, you likely have fond memories of listening to records. For decades, taking the vinyl out of the sleeve, putting it on the turntable, dropping the needle and hearing ...

How much information do our brains need to recognize a Van Eyck or Holbein? Remarkably little–just a blur of red cloth or a swipe of hair will do. It’s surprisingly easy to pick out the masterpieces ...

If you despise the monotonous and repetitive motions needed to produce beautiful designs on a Spirograph, just do what student Robert Howsare did. For just $50 he turned a couple of old turntables ...

Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve Guttenberg has also worked as a high-end audio salesman, and as a record producer. Steve reviewed audio products for CNET and worked as a freelance writer for ...

Q What do you think of buying a budget turntable brand new, compared to a vintage turntable from Craigslist or eBay for the same amount or less? — E.H., Bethel Park, Pa. A I have mixed feelings about ...