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What Does “Heavier Vinyl” Actually Mean? Vinyl records are typically pressed in different weights: 120–140g → standard pressings 180–200g → he...

  What Does a Platter Mat Actually Do? When people think about upgrading a turntable setup, they usually jump straight to cartridges, speakers, ...

When choosing a turntable, one of the most important (and confusing) decisions is: Belt drive or direct drive? The difference comes down to how th...

When looking for your next cartridge upgrade, you’ll often see two cartridge types mentioned: MM (Moving Magnet) and MC (Moving Coil). Both do ...

How to Choose Your First Turntable  (Complete 2026 Guide) Entering the hobby of collecting vinyl is exciting, the artwork, the ritual, the warm an...

What do I need for a good turntable setup? Diving into the hobby of collecting vinyl records is always an exciting yet confusing journey,  cartri...

Listening to Vinyl Records has always been a magical experience, the warmth, the depth, the subtle nuances that digital can’t quite capture. If...

If you’ve ever picked up a vinyl record and spotted “33⅓ RPM” or “45 RPM” on the label, you’ve already met one of the most important details in th...

This Post Could Save Your Favourite Record. Tired of snap, crackle, and pop? Learn how to fix noisy vinyl records with tips on cleaning static, re...

Discover how to spot first pressing vinyl records using catalog numbers, matrix runouts, and label details. A must-read guide for serious vinyl co...

Serious about vinyl? Find out about some vinyl care 101 Vinyl records are built to last, with the right care, a well-maintained record can continu...

Almost every Saturday at Audio Image, there’s always records to compare and deliberate over. It’s just that lots of records come through our store ...