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Insights on music discovery, vinyl collecting, and building your perfect collection.
Workflow for Tracking Your Latest Vinyl Hauls
A practical workflow for tracking your latest vinyl hauls, including pressing details, condition notes, listening queues, duplicates, and playback habits.
A Practical Workflow for Migrating Discogs to What's Spinning
A practical workflow for migrating Discogs to an app while preserving pressing data, cleaning old CSV rows, and building a real vinyl listening history.
Best Phono Preamps Under $200 for Turntables
A collector-focused guide to the best phono preamps under 200 dollars, including Schiit, U-Turn, iFi, ART, Rega, and Fluance picks.
Best Turntable Cartridge Under $100 for Warm Sound
The best cartridge under $100 for warm vinyl sound, with Grado Black3, Audio-Technica VM95E, Ortofon 2M Red, setup tips, and FAQ.
Free Vinyl Collection Spreadsheet Template for Download
Download a free vinyl collection spreadsheet template for Google Sheets or Excel, with columns for pressing details, condition, price, cleaning, storage, and play history.
Template for Tracking Your Vinyl Wishlist
Use this vinyl wishlist template to track pressings, condition, price, priority, and where each record fits in your listening life.
See Your Collection Stats at a Glance
See how collection stats reveal your vinyl habits, favorite artists, most-played records, and hidden shelf patterns in What's Spinning.
Import Your Wishlist: Never Miss a Record
Learn how Wishlist Import helps vinyl collectors track wantlists, prioritize records, and avoid missing the pressings they care about most.
Vinyl vs CD Sound Quality: Which Actually Sounds Better?
Vinyl vs CD sound quality, compared honestly: dynamic range, mastering, surface noise, and the gear that actually matters. Plus which format is worth collecting in 2026.
Best Turntable Brands Compared for Enthusiasts
A practical comparison of the best turntable brands for vinyl enthusiasts, including Rega, Pro-Ject, Technics, Audio-Technica, Fluance, and U-Turn.
Best Budget Record Cleaning Machines for Collectors
A collector-friendly guide to the best budget record cleaning machine options, from Spin-Clean to vacuum and ultrasonic vinyl cleaners.
Vinyl Anti-Skating Explained Simply
A simple, collector-friendly guide to vinyl anti-skating: what it does, why it matters, how to set it, and when to fine-tune your turntable.
