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 ...

Vintage audio is en vogue. Vinyl has been experiencing an incredible renaissance — so much so that it has encouraged a whole industry to making new turntables, preamps, phono cartridges and other ...

We’re living in a vinyl renaissance — there’s no doubt about that. Vinyl sales continue to break year-over-year records (and have done so since 2005); its popularity has grown so much that more and ...

I frequently browse the r/buyitforlife subreddit. As a reviewer of oft-frivolous things, I'm impressed by still-functioning, ancient items like cast iron pans, insulated thermoses, and ...

Q What do you think of buying a budget turntable brand new, compared to a vintage turntable from Craigslist or eBay for the same amount or less? — E.H., Bethel Park, Pa. A I have mixed feelings about ...

Not sure what to think of this. Last time I saw a review this good for a Technics SL1200 copy was about 20 years ago in DJ magazine and it prompted me to buy the deck in question. Turned out it was ...

These 4 vintage hi-fi components from RadioShack’s long-retired Realistic brand might be in your budget audio future. When I got started a few years ago and began my vintage audio journey, I did a lot ...

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Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve Guttenberg has also worked as a high-end audio salesman, and as a record producer. Steve reviewed audio products for CNET and worked as a freelance writer for ...

DJs are blessed with a wealth of options when it comes to buying turntables these days, with the market experiencing a surge in growth and innovation running parallel to the vinyl resurgence. When it ...

Vinyl records haven been rendered commercially dead several times: first by the compact cassette, then the CD, and finally by the advent of digital downloads. This has caused many a lazy journalist to ...