My ecoustics colleagues and I often field questions about why we like vintage audio gear or prefer it to modern equipment. Let us explain why. “Most old turntables are also sub-par performance-wise.

RadioShack's Vintage Turntable looks great, and I really want to like it, but is a practical demonstration that nostalgia is a trap, and design isn't everything. RadioShack has lurched back to life.

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. The iconic Technics SL-1200 turntable was launched 50 years ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you were around before the '90s, you likely have fond memories of listening to records. For decades, taking the vinyl out of ...

Etsy seller Pixelthis is doing a mean trade in clocks, some of which are the usual hard-drives you’ve seen before, but there are a few nice turntables too, like this subtle Sanyo and an ultra-retro ...

While the digital revolution has made it easier to access content, many consumers are also learning that owning physical copies of media is still just as important. That has led to a full-on ...