
My name is Michael, and thank you for visiting Devoted to Vinyl, the number one website aimed at helping beginners get started in the vinyl hobby.
If you’re new to vinyl and feeling a little overwhelmed, don’t fret, I’ve got you covered. In fact, I’ve broken down this entire site into the following simple, easy-to-digest categories:
1) Turntable Reviews

Here are some of my most popular and in-depth turntable reviews:
TURNTABLE | REVIEW |
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Marantz TT-15S1 | Read the Review |
Clearaudio Concept | Read the Review |
Victrola Re-Spin | Read the Review |
House of Marley Turntable | Read the Review |
Victrola Revolution GO | Read the Review |
2) Turntable Accessory Reviews

Enjoy a few of my most popular and in-depth turntable accessory reviews:
PRODUCT | REVIEW |
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Ortofon 2M Bronze | Read the Review |
SOUNDBOKS Gen 4 Speaker | Read the Review |
Okki Nokki review | Read the Review |
Vincent PHO-701 | Read the Review |
Schiit Mani | Read the Review |
3) Buying Based on Price

Interested in getting a wonderful new turntable but don’t want to spend more than your allotted budget? If so, check out these helpful articles:
4) Buying Based on Experience

Are you a complete novice when it comes to vinyl? Have you been listening to vinyl for a year or two and are finally ready to upgrade?
Are you a devout audiophile looking for the best vintage turntable on the market? No matter your needs, I’ve got you covered with the following articles:
5) Buying Based on Brand

Are you interested in turntables made by specific brands? If so, well, let’s delve deep into this topic with the following articles:
Best Audio-Technica Turntable |
Best Pioneer Turntable |
Best Pro-Ject Turntable |
Crosley vs Victrola |
Are Crosley Record Players Bad for Your Vinyl? |
6) Buying Equipment and Accessories

Okay, so you know you need a turntable. That’s the easy part, you say.
But what about amplifiers? Or headphones? Or speakers? Well, take a look at the following articles below to help you find exactly what you need:
Best Turntable Upgrades for Improved Sound |
Best Headphones for Turntables |
Best Turntable Needles |
Best Powered Speakers |
Best Phono Preamp Under $500 |
7a) Buying Vinyl Records

Whether you love jazz, rock, synthwave or hip hop, I’ll give you my humble opinion on what vinyl records to buy and where to buy them:
7b) Vinyl Record Care

Discover the best practices to take care of your vinyl records to ensure their longevity:
8) Buying and Selling Vinyl & Turntables

Researching a specific vinyl record or turntable is great, but do you know where to buy (or sell or store) them?
If not, please check out these articles below for more information:
9) Songs and Albums

If you’re interested in finding the best songs on a given topic, or you just want the best albums ever made, check out the following articles:
10) Singers and Bands

Enjoy some of the following countdown lists that discuss the top singers and bands:
11) Follow Me on YouTube

You can also catch me on YouTube (on my Devoted to Vinyl YouTube channel, to be specific)!
Be sure to watch a couple videos and subscribe if you like what you see!
You can also catch a glimpse of what you can expect to get from my channel by checking out a video I did on the topic of vinyl record grading (and how you can avoid encountering problems with your vinyl records):
