There has never been a better time to be a vinyl record listener; the format finds itself at an unexpected crossroads in 2023; a new generation of listeners have turned vinyl records into a billion dollar industry again and there are not enough phono cartridges, turntables, and accessories to satisfy demand.
With the holidays and Black Friday Edition of Record Store Day around the corner, it makes sense to start considering the best gifts for the vinyl record lover in your life. We have selected some of our favorite products of the past 12 months that will really make a positive impact on your record listening experience.
Spin-Clean
For more than 50 years, Spin-Clean has delivered the best-value record cleaner. It removes dust, dirt, film, grease & fingerprints, while cleaning both sides of the record at the same time.
There are no harmful agents, alkaline or phosphates, and it’s totally alcohol-free. And it’s simple to use: no batteries or AC required. Acclaimed by both audiophiles & first-time users, the Spin-Clean remains the most effective vinyl cleaning option for the money.
Rega Turntable
The 50th Anniversary Rega Planar 3 Turntable is available in a limited edition walnut finish. It comes with a hand tuned Neo PSU MK2, hand-assembled RB330 tonearm, and the handmade Rega Exact moving magnet cartridge. Don’t wait, this turntable will only be available in 2023.
Astell&Kern Earbuds
The Astell&Kern UW100 MK II TWS Earbuds feature a 32-bit AKM DAC to provide audiophile sound quality in a wireless earbud. Fully charged, the UW100 MK II provides up to 29 hours of total playback with the case. Five different sized ear tips are included.
BDI Credenza
BDI’s Ripple Credenza makes waves with its textured doors that hide a wealth of customizable storage features for the LP lover.
Wire management slots control cord clutter, while its tempered glass shelves on vibration-dampening threaded inserts, easy pull-out drawers, and soft closing doors mean your vinyl is the only sound you’ll hear.
Goldring Cartridge
The Goldring E3 is an impressively clean sounding MM phono cartridge that works well with all genres of music. It’s quite the deal and one of the best budget cartridges currently available.
Vinyl Art
The Twelve Inch Original makes it easy to display your favorite record albums on any wall. Easily mount album covers side by side, just the vinyl only, or half inserted into the cover. Beautifully showcase your vinyl collection however it looks best.
Platter Mat
Upgrade to a cork platter mat to improve the sound of your vinyl records on any turntable. The Karen Payton Art Collection of platter mats from Analog Restorations lets you listen in style. Also choose from many other designs or customize your own mat.
Booze & Vinyl
André Darlington’s 3rd book in the Booze & Vinyl series pairs the perfect cocktail while listening to a wide selection of 40 holiday album favorites from the 1940s to today. Not only is this a perfect coffee table book, but we can’t think of a better way to get into the Christmas spirit.
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