April 10, 2021

Archetype: The Ortofon SPU – A Moving Coil Origin Story

Since its introduction in 1959, the Ortofon SPU (stereo pick up) has remained largely unscathed from the ‘newer is better’ mantra that permeates much of society. Robert Gudmandsen’s 62-year-old design is still considered one of the most influential cartridges in high fidelity.
April 16, 2021

The Human Touch: Curated Record Clubs are Here

The new look of record clubs in 2021 is all about human experience, taste and curation, and Los Angeles slow-music club In Sheep’s Clothing is the first to put a face on it. A modern, organic twist on traditional record clubs of the ‘70s and ‘80s, the ISC Record Club offers hand-picked LP deliveries to your door every month.
June 3, 2021

Record Store Day(s) 2021

Record Store Day in 2021 will be spread over two months. The first drop will be June 12, and the second on July 17.
June 26, 2021

Review: Six Vintage Shure Cartridges

Vintage Shure moving-magnet cartridges offer considerable presence, texture and dynamic heft, playback traits the most cerebral vinyl collectors acknowledge as prerequisites for emotional connectivity.