The stylus, or what is commonly called the needle, is a vital component of any turntable. It’s the connective tissue between the record player and the actual record. Without it, a turntable is just a ...

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In all the hype surrounding the turntables themselves, and the records played on them, many people forget about the needles. These little, unassuming pieces of metal that sit on the end of turntable ...

While turntables tend to be more expensive than traditional record players, there's a few reasons why true audiophiles tend to prefer the former.