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How Expensive Turntables Make Vinyl Sound Better

Discover the surprising factors that make expensive turntables worth the investment for more than just vinyl enthusiasts.
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Electrical meltdowns, chasing sonic perfection and buzzing vinyl – our readers reveal their biggest hi-fi mistakes

Vinyl problems, AVR woes and chasing audiophile-level “perfect sound” top our readers’ hit list of hi-fi mistakes ...
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Repairing an old turntable (bad hum in output)

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 ...
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Turntable newbie with hum problem - wiring maybe?

Hi<BR>I recently got a turntable, a Marlux MX-86. The arm should be of decent quality and its equipped with an Excel ES-70E cartridge. I also have what I believe to be an Ortofon OM5E. The screws on ...