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Vinyl and turntables

All the vinyl and turntable articles, reviews, guides, and tutorials at Higher Hz.

The 7 best phono cartridges to upgrade your record player

Replacing a phono cartridge is the quickest, least invasive, and (often) cheapest way to upgrade your sound system.

So before you replace your turntable, speakers, or preamp, check out our list of the best phono cartridges that can revolutionize your listening experience.

Moving magnet vs moving coil cartridge: Which one is better?

A turntable cartridge is the part of your hi-fi system that reads the grooves of your record, serving as the connection between your music and sound system.

In this article, I’ll discuss the differences between moving magnet and moving coil cartridges to help you decide which one is best for your budget and needs.

The 5 best turntable speakers for any record player setup 2025

If there’s one thing we’ve learned from the vinyl resurgence, it is that there’s a legion of music enthusiasts who need the music to be tangible and look for a sense of impermanence in music that the digital simply can’t offer.

If you’re one of those music listeners who need to touch, feel, and admire a record, here are the best speakers you can pair with your turntable to enhance the beauty of your vinyl collection.

The 3 best phono preamps for your turntable in 2025

Getting a phono preamp is a necessary step in the life of every music enthusiast; sooner or later, you’ll feel the need to an extra layer of depth to your listening sessions, and upgrading the phono preamp of your hi-fi system is generally the way to go if you want to achieve great results at a reasonable price.

In this article, you’ll find a list of what I believe are the best phono preamps you can get right now, based on overall performance as well as price.

How to clean and take care of your vinyl record collection?

In the digital era we live in, vinyl records are not just surviving; they’re thriving! For many, the allure of vinyl lies in its tangible nature: the ritual of dropping the needle and the rich, analog sound that many audiophiles love is something no digital format can quite replicate.

The 7 best budget turntables to buy under $200, $300, and $500

The ever-expanding market of high-fidelity audio allows music enthusiasts of all levels and budgets to find the perfect gear that can meet their expectations without overstretching their finances. This is especially true when it comes to turntables.