STACK #225 July 2023

TECH FEATURE

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Brush Up One of the most critical aspects of vinyl ownership to remember is dust is the enemy of records. Buy a good carbon fibre brush and clean your records before you play them and directly afterward – your vinyl will thank you in the long run, and the investment will last your lifetime and more.

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Top tips for buying a turntable 1. Set a budget and stick to it. Remember, you can always upgrade step-by-step at a later time. 2. Wherever possible, try to avoid bargain basement turntables. The inferior quality styluses won’t be kind to your records. 3. Opt for a brand with a proven track record. Even the big audio names offer entry-level turntables. And if you decide to upgrade down the track, selling on trusted brand audio is easier.

Jam Spun Out Bluetooth Turntable An entry-level belt-drive turntable for the budget-conscious, it has Bluetooth connectivity for convenient wireless

Audio-Technica AT-LP60XBT

A well-respected name in the turntable space, the belt-driven LP60 has a built-in pre-amp for plug-in and play. It’s easy to set up and will pair to Bluetooth speakers or wire into bookshelves with an RCA output. It’s also fully automatic so that you can play a record with the push of a button.

listening and an RCA output for hooking up powered speakers.

Audio-Technica LP120XBT This direct drive turntable with a built-in preamp has Bluetooth connectivity and a USB port for uploading ripped digital copies of your rarest vinyl for remote listening. An excellent build quality, it features an impressive cartridge and stylus and, for DJs, a variable pitch fader to set any record speed required.

Marley Stir it Up, Lux Sustainability is at the core of all Marley’s audio products, and the new Sir it Up Lux is no exception, using reprocessed cork and silicone, bamboo, glass, and recycled aluminium in its construction. The turntable has a built-in preamp, an auto start stop option, and the latest Bluetooth 5.3 for easy pairing and wireless connectivity. COMING SOON

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