Before Replacing Your Record Player, Try a New Pair of Speakers

November 11, 2022

Nothing beats the sound of a good record player, right? If you aren’t happy with the sound on your player or want to upgrade your audio experience and jam out, you have several options. Before throwing out or replacing equipment, you may want to try a new pair of speakers. In our top story, Andrew talks about record player maintenance, speaker upgrades, and more to help you get the most out of your gear.

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-Cory

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