Analog Basics: The Anatomy of a Turntable

Whether you're new to the vinyl hobby or a longtime enthusiast, knowing your turntable's "ins and outs" - what makes it function, how it reproduces sound, etc. - is fundamental. Elusive Disc GM and turntable connoisseur Jason Marcum shares his knowledge about the parts of a turntable, including the plinth, platter, cartridge, tonearm, counterweight & anti-skating adjustment. No matter if it's entry-level or high-end, knowing these basic mechanisms is indispensable to enjoying your turntable. Moreover, familiarity with these critical components helps care for your precious LPs and cartridge.

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Time Stamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:38 Plinth
1:51 Platter & Spindle
2:38 Motor
3:31 Belt
4:18 Tonearm & Queuing Mechanism
5:07 Cartridge
5:50 Counterweight/Tracking Force
7:50 Anti-Skate Adjustment
8:35 Conclusion

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Music Hall MMF-1.3 Turntable with Audio Technica MM Cartridge 2.5mV: https://tinyurl.com/2wwap59b
Clearaudio Concept AiR Turntable, Concept V2 MM Cart & Satisfy Black Tonearm: https://tinyurl.com/273zbv3m
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Clearaudio Concept Turntable, Maestro V2 MM Cartridge & Concept Tonearm Combo: https://tinyurl.com/2ydvvpw8
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