The Ortofon 2M Bronze and Ortofon 2M Black are two of the best moving magnet cartridges on the market. But their high quality comes at a premium price. The 2M Bronze costs about $450, while you can usually find the 2M Black for about $750. Is the 2M Black worth virtually … [Read more...]
Vinyl Record Grading: How It Works
If you’ve only purchased a vinyl record brand new from a popular retail store like Urban Outfitters or Amazon.com or Discogs, then you might not be aware that there’s a fairly intricate grading system in place that evaluates the condition of used vinyl records and jackets sold … [Read more...]
Ortofon 2M Blue vs 2M Bronze: Best Value?
If you’re looking to purchase a new cartrdige for your turntable, then the Ortofon 2M Blue and Ortofon 2M Bronze should both be on your shortlist. And I should know, having owned both cartridges for over a year. In this article, I’m going to discuss everything … [Read more...]
Ortofon 2M Red vs 2M Blue: Best Budget Cartridge?
The Ortofon 2M Red and Ortofon 2M Blue are both very good cartridges. But they both sound quite different from one another, as you can notice subtle (and not-so-subtle) changes in the sound between the Red and Blue. There is also a difference in price. The Ortofon 2M … [Read more...]
Vincent PHO-701 review: Best Budget Tube Amp?
In today’s article, I’m going to cover everything you need to know about the Vincent PHO-701 phono preamp. I’ll discuss the benefits of a tube preamp (which the 701 is), how this particular amp changes and improves the sound of your vinyl records, how the 701 compares to the … [Read more...]
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