Vinyl 101

What Is a Turntable Stylus? Stylus vs. Cartridge Explained

What exactly does a turntable stylus do—and how is it different from a cartridge? This beginner-friendly guide explains how the stylus traces a record groove, how the cartridge converts that moveme...

What Is a Phono Preamp? Do You Need One for Your Turntable?

Not sure if your turntable needs a phono preamp? Learn what a phono preamp does, how built-in and external preamps differ, and how to choose the right setup for your turntable and speakers.

Bluetooth Turntables Explained

Discover how Bluetooth turntables work, explore wireless vs. wired sound quality, learn how to connect Bluetooth speakers, and find the right turntable setup for your listening space.

Belt Drive vs Direct Drive: Which Turntable Is Right for Your Vinyl Setup?

Belt drive vs. direct drive turntables—which is right for your vinyl setup? Explore the differences in sound quality, speed stability, motor noise, and maintenance to find the right turntable for y...

How Much Should You Spend on Your First Turntable? A Beginner's Budget Guide

How much should you spend on your first turntable? Explore realistic vinyl setup budgets, what you get at each price range, and how to choose the right AUDURA system for your space, speakers, and l...

How Do Vinyl Records Work? How Grooves Produce Sound

How do vinyl records work? Discover how microscopic grooves store an analog audio signal, and how the stylus, cartridge, and turntable transform those grooves into the music you hear.

Turntable vs Record Player: What's the Difference?

Turntable vs. record player: what's the difference? Compare built-in speakers, setup, sound, connectivity, and flexibility to understand which vinyl system is right for you—from simple all-in-one l...

What Is a Turntable? How Vinyl Records Actually Work

What is a turntable, and how do vinyl records work? Learn how a turntable reads the grooves on a vinyl record, what the platter, tonearm, cartridge, and stylus do, and what you need to build your f...