This Guide is to help with the differant types of Mini Disc that have been out since MiniDiscs were announced in 1991 by Sony as a disc based digital medium for recording and distributing consumer audio that...
These are my findings on various Garrard 301's and 401's that I have dismantled for relubrication.This guide is in response to inaccuracies that were on the Slatedeck website which they have kindly amended...
Audiophile - in Latin 'lovers of sound'Overview It's no exaggeration to say that vinyl has experienced something of a resurgence in the last decade. In a world of musical convenience gained from the...
WHAT DOES A PHONO PREAMP DO, AND WHY DO I NEED ONE?Unlike line level audio sources you connect to a stereo (DVD/CD players, tape decks, TV audio, minidisc, etc.), the output from a magnetic cartridge installed...
This is a guide to Record Cleaning Machines which I have used or own. All records need to be cleaned before playing as this will prolong the life of the stylus as well as the records sounding much clearer....
Building a separate Hi-Fi system What you need and what they are. Amplifier Amplifiers are the heart of your hi-fi system, every component feeds in to the amp and feeds it to your speakers. A receiver...
The Art of remastering is basically the art of increasing the amount of information perceived to be on a CD. When artists record music they have a choice of using analogue or digital recording equipment,...
A number of people have asked me this question and although there isn't a definitive answer, the following procedure will usually apply: Remove the turntable mat Take off the platter, sometimes there will...
Audiophile Labels (continued)Nimbus Supercut Nimbus Records have achieved somewhat of a legendary status within the audiophile circle for their 'Supercut' releases, which were only available by mail order...
The Technics SL1200 and SL1210 Turntables have found great favour with DJ's. They are robust and have motor system that can withstand much abuse, making scratching and mixing the art form that it has...