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A turntable needs a solid, level surface away from speakers if footfall and bass are not to disturb it.Photo: Shixart1985 · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Open source page How to choose
The decisions that actually change what you end up with.
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A live-sound multicore and stage box, professional touring equipment rather than anything used in a living room.Photo: VK1LW · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Open source page Authenticity
How to tell genuine from convincing.
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At this distance you can see the cartridge sitting square in the groove, which is what correct alignment looks like.Photo: ProtoplasmaKid · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Open source page Materials
What things are made of, and how long that lasts.
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An adapter like this bridges two connector standards, though every extra joint is another place for noise.Photo: Adamantios · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Open source page Budget and prices
What the total comes to once everything is counted.
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Separate bass, treble and balance controls date this receiver to before on-screen menus took over.Photo: Joost J. Bakker IJmuiden · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Open source page Resale value
What holds value, and what does not.
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The small dome handles the high frequencies, and its gold centre plug helps spread them more evenly.Photo: Adamantios · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Open source page Care and repair
Keeping it usable for years instead of months.
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