# Vinyl **URL:** https://forum.psaudio.com/c/audio-components/everything-vinyl/158.md [Latest](https://forum.psaudio.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.psaudio.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.psaudio.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Vinyl category](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/about-the-vinyl-category/18657)
**Author:** [@Elk](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Elk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2020, 2:52am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/about-the-vinyl-category/18657 "2020-08-24T02:52:19Z")
Given the interest in Vinyl by forum members, the topic needs its own category. --- ## [AR XA Turntable Restored--Marc Morin Modified](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/ar-xa-turntable-restored-marc-morin-modified/43904)
**Author:** [@akubacki](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/akubacki)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2026, 10:38pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/ar-xa-turntable-restored-marc-morin-modified/43904 "2026-03-25T22:38:36Z")
AR XA Turntable—Marc Morin Modified • Restored • ADC XLM MKII • Upgraded Tonearm Bearings/Platter Suspension SEE FULL DESCRIPTION POSTED ON REVERB --- ## [Looking for a turntable for under $1000](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/looking-for-a-turntable-for-under-1000/41934)
**Author:** [@harmon712](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/harmon712)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2026, 7:24pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/looking-for-a-turntable-for-under-1000/41934 "2026-02-11T19:24:14Z")
I’m looking to upgrade my Pioneer DJ PLX-500 for under $1000. I’ve had my eyes on a U-Turn Orbit Custom for $885.96 or Fluance RT85 for $531.24 including tax/shipping. Is there anything else you would recommend I look … --- ## [Darren Myers for President!](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/darren-myers-for-president/43470)
**Author:** [@Jaideep](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Jaideep)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2026, 2:14pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/darren-myers-for-president/43470 "2026-01-26T14:14:27Z")
I acquired a Stellar phono preamp recently - it replaced a tiny, but overachieving Clearaudio Nano in my chain. The double-boxed package that it came in was surprisingly hefty - I’d assumed a phono stage would be much li… --- ## [PMG phono voicing](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/pmg-phono-voicing/43473)
**Author:** [@gthiel](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/gthiel)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 2:51am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/pmg-phono-voicing/43473 "2026-01-14T02:51:41Z")
Hi @Paul I’m excited about the release of the PMG phono preamp. I’m looking to purchase it when it’s released. I will be purchasing a new table, arm and cart too. I’m curious; which Table, arm,cart is PSA planning on usi… --- ## [PS Audio Moving Coil Amp](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/ps-audio-moving-coil-amp/19560)
**Author:** [@kenmcc999](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/kenmcc999)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2026, 3:26pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/ps-audio-moving-coil-amp/19560 "2026-01-08T15:26:17Z")
Hello, I’m New to this group, so I hope Im going about this the right way. I recently purchased a PS Audio Moving Coil Amp with separate power supply and interchangeable resistors to set the load on the cartridge. I am l… --- ## [Any Linn LP12 users out there?](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/any-linn-lp12-users-out-there/26918)
**Author:** [@RonP](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/RonP)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2025, 2:39pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/any-linn-lp12-users-out-there/26918 "2025-09-29T14:39:29Z")
I’m really enjoying mine. But I have questions, i.e.: Anyone using the Radikal power supply? --- ## [To use tuner or no tuner?](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/to-use-tuner-or-no-tuner/42385)
**Author:** [@mitchb105](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/mitchb105)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2025, 2:23pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/to-use-tuner-or-no-tuner/42385 "2025-09-08T14:23:50Z")
I am wondering whether or not it is worth the fm stations to have my tuner connected or should I just disconnect the tuner. Although I occasionally use the tuner I find the system much quieter when the tuner is unplugged… --- ## [TT Set-Up Q&A with WAM Engineering](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/tt-set-up-q-a-with-wam-engineering/42169)
**Author:** [@john2213](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/john2213)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2025, 5:39pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/tt-set-up-q-a-with-wam-engineering/42169 "2025-07-10T17:39:14Z")
Link if anyone interested, even though it’s on a summer Saturday. Maybe someone recovering from a Friday happy hour that went off the rails a bit, or just hanging in the air conditioned house Best, JP --- ## [Vinyl-ized DSD](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/vinyl-ized-dsd/42118)
**Author:** [@akro](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/akro)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2025, 7:55pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/vinyl-ized-dsd/42118 "2025-07-06T19:55:34Z")
What proportion of vinyl records are produced from DSD files versus master tape or direct to disc? --- ## [SME 309 tonearm needs repair](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/sme-309-tonearm-needs-repair/41944)
**Author:** [@akro](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/akro)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2025, 1:04pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/sme-309-tonearm-needs-repair/41944 "2025-06-17T13:04:57Z")
anyone know who might repair the anti-skate mechanism? the setting dial does nothing…must be an internal spring of some sort that is snapped --- ## [New to vinyl!](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/new-to-vinyl/41229)
**Author:** [@jmart](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/jmart)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2025, 1:41pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/new-to-vinyl/41229 "2025-06-01T13:41:04Z")
Hey guys, im planning on getting a turn table (finally). Probably looking to spend \<$1000 on a beginner turn table and use my AVM90 phono input. Anyone have suggestions for which beginner table? Anyone have thoughts o… --- ## [The problem with my $2500 Hana Umami Blue cart (or is the problem with me)](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/the-problem-with-my-2500-hana-umami-blue-cart-or-is-the-problem-with-me/41482)
**Author:** [@tomhail](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/tomhail)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2025, 6:30pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/the-problem-with-my-2500-hana-umami-blue-cart-or-is-the-problem-with-me/41482 "2025-05-13T18:30:15Z")
A dozen years ago when I had a 1970’s Sony TT and vintage Grado cart I listened to a ton of LPs (yeah, the hum of that Grado was not easy to ignore). After some time I upgraded to a Stellar Phono Amp and a Project TT wit… --- ## [3D printed turntables](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/3d-printed-turntables/41376)
**Author:** [@joma0711](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/joma0711)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2025, 12:41pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/3d-printed-turntables/41376 "2025-04-08T12:41:20Z")
Anyone interested? Made in UK (but at least one in kit form has been sent to US with no problems) by a friend of a friend. I have no affiliation other than that. I would have bought one of these if I had seen them bef… --- ## [Stylus Tracking Force Gauge](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/stylus-tracking-force-gauge/41105)
**Author:** [@Clarity](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Clarity)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2025, 2:13pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/stylus-tracking-force-gauge/41105 "2025-03-26T14:13:43Z")
Any suggestions for a reasonably priced one that is accurate? A forum search brings up all older recommendations. I have a Riverstone (it’s my least favorite) which is inconsistent and the scale itself is real funky to… --- ## [Recording Vinyl to cassette from sprout](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/recording-vinyl-to-cassette-from-sprout/39993)
**Author:** [@DoctorKnow](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/DoctorKnow)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2025, 1:17pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/recording-vinyl-to-cassette-from-sprout/39993 "2025-02-08T13:17:52Z")
My 17 yo daughter who has a tape deck in her '99 tacoma wants to record some of my records to cassette tape. I have a sprout 100. She has a denon tape deck. We can’t seem to figure out the connections to get any sound. A… --- ## [MC Cartridge Advice, $1-2K zone](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/mc-cartridge-advice-1-2k-zone/33829)
**Author:** [@akro](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/akro)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2025, 1:21am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/mc-cartridge-advice-1-2k-zone/33829 "2025-02-08T01:21:02Z")
not ready for the $5,000 refurbish for my Koetsu Onyx sage advice for new MC cartridge for SME 309 tonearm? --- ## [Turntable Help Rega Naia or Planar 10](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/turntable-help-rega-naia-or-planar-10/40645)
**Author:** [@bluesy41](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/bluesy41)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2025, 11:31pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/turntable-help-rega-naia-or-planar-10/40645 "2025-01-17T23:31:56Z")
I wanted your thoughts on my purchasing dilemma. I am looking to get a new Rega turntable, cartridge and phono-stage. My budget allows me to get one of the two setups. Which one would you choose. Naia turntable with Aph… --- ## [Are we talking enough about phono preamps?](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/are-we-talking-enough-about-phono-preamps/40282)
**Author:** [@john2213](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/john2213)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2024, 11:02pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/are-we-talking-enough-about-phono-preamps/40282 "2024-12-18T23:02:42Z")
Having recently added a phono stage of excellent pedigree and hearing the impact it has had on my system. I would love to hear what others are using, heck, I’d like to hear about your entire analog chain Love the discus… --- ## [DIN junction box for VPI TT](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/din-junction-box-for-vpi-tt/40306)
**Author:** [@slanski62](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/slanski62)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2024, 12:43am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/din-junction-box-for-vpi-tt/40306 "2024-12-18T00:43:30Z")
My VPI turntable has RCA outputs, but it seems most of the phono cables on the used market have DIN connectors. Does anyone know of a junction box for VPI TTs with a DIN out. Thanks. Steve --- ## [Stellar Phono Pre Amp and a PS Audio Newbie](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/stellar-phono-pre-amp-and-a-ps-audio-newbie/39902)
**Author:** [@Browny66](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Browny66)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2024, 12:41pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/stellar-phono-pre-amp-and-a-ps-audio-newbie/39902 "2024-11-09T12:41:25Z")
A complete newbie to PS Audio products here I have just purchased the Steller Phono preamp My god i thought the Graham Slee Accession MC was good but as we say here in the UK this Stellar is different gravy altogether … --- ## [Too Much Subwoofer Activity](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/too-much-subwoofer-activity/38371)
**Author:** [@2muchgear](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/2muchgear)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2024, 12:16am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/too-much-subwoofer-activity/38371 "2024-09-20T00:16:58Z")
Back in April, I succumbed to the analog rabbit hole :face\_with\_head\_bandage: and bought a Mofi Ultradeck M+ turntable, and PSA Stellar Phono Pre. Initially, I connected the Phono Pre with Iconoclast interconnects to my… --- ## [Understanding Gain on MM Cartridges](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/understanding-gain-on-mm-cartridges/38703)
**Author:** [@mikemalter](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/mikemalter)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2024, 5:02pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/understanding-gain-on-mm-cartridges/38703 "2024-09-19T17:02:57Z")
I’ve just purchased the Stellar phono stage and am breaking it in. My cartridge is a Benz Ebony H which is a high output MC cartridge with a resistive loading of 47 K ohms. Its output voltage is 2.5 mV. This phono sta… --- ## [Vinyl Related News and Video’s](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/vinyl-related-news-and-video-s/24115)
**Author:** [@senna1a](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/senna1a)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2024, 9:52pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/vinyl-related-news-and-video-s/24115 "2024-09-10T21:52:59Z")
Rather than add to existing threads elsewhere, I thought it would be interesting to collate vinyl related news/video’s in one thread for us looking to read/watch/keep up on the latest content. Here is a long, but very i… --- ## [Technics to Rega?](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/technics-to-rega/38453)
**Author:** [@jtsnead](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/jtsnead)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2024, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/technics-to-rega/38453 "2024-09-01T17:04:17Z")
Vinyl guys, I have opportunity to get the new Rega Naia but I will have to sell my Technics SL-1210GAE to help fund it. I bought the GAE after I bought a SL1200G to compare to my Dr Feickert Blackbird due to the fact I … --- ## [Basic Mono Cartridge / Stylus Question](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/basic-mono-cartridge-stylus-question/38552)
**Author:** [@jsteinca](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/jsteinca)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2024, 6:26pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/basic-mono-cartridge-stylus-question/38552 "2024-08-29T18:26:33Z")
Hi! I’ve read that installing a mono cartridge / stylus for mono LP playback will result in better sound than a stereo cartridge / stylus. I have a collection of early- to mid-1950s LPs and am considering installing an… --- ## [Using a SUT with Stellar Phonostage - Ground wire confusion](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/using-a-sut-with-stellar-phonostage-ground-wire-confusion/24536)
**Author:** [@FilTan](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/FilTan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2024, 9:32pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/using-a-sut-with-stellar-phonostage-ground-wire-confusion/24536 "2024-07-10T21:32:54Z")
Hey folks: A few years ago I bought a Phasemation T-500 SUT on a whim while on vacation in Asia. The T-500 has both XLR and RCA inputs but only has RCA outputs. It also has a grounding post in the back. If I were to us… --- ## [A way to find the best vinyl pressings?](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/a-way-to-find-the-best-vinyl-pressings/35264)
**Author:** [@csr78](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/csr78)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2023, 8:46pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/a-way-to-find-the-best-vinyl-pressings/35264 "2023-10-19T20:46:02Z")
Anyone have a website or easy way to determine the best pressings of vinyl albums? I’m trying to stop wasting money of crap pressings that sound horrible. I’ve seen how sometimes a particular album will have multiple pr… --- ## [Silly Record Player Connection Question: Line Out To CD?](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/silly-record-player-connection-question-line-out-to-cd/37620)
**Author:** [@mrcandude](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/mrcandude)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 1:33pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/silly-record-player-connection-question-line-out-to-cd/37620 "2024-05-22T13:33:28Z")
My eldest has one of those offshore record players with RCA plugs Line-Out. (Please don’t judge. He is just now, starting his decent down the rabbit hole…) :slight\_smile: Anyway, the receiver does not have phono in. W… --- ## [I need turntable advice](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/i-need-turntable-advice/37561)
**Author:** [@RonP](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/RonP)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2024, 3:35pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/i-need-turntable-advice/37561 "2024-05-18T15:35:05Z")
I NEED another turntable. I love my belt drive TT but I need another—either direct drive or rim drive. I would appreciate the benefit of your knowledge, direct vs rim drive. Thanks [Next page](https://forum.psaudio.com/c/audio-components/everything-vinyl/158.md?page=1)