We’re deep into the heat of summer. As I write this (okay…as I ‘word process’ this), it is expected to be in the mid 90’s with heat index in the low 100’s. Sigh. Check our calendar for specials throughout August. Also, a BIG release...
Nowadays, many new turntables are shipped with felt mats. “So what?” you might ask. There are several reasons to switch mats. First of all, these felt mats, used by DJs, are called slipmats. The reason for that is simple: they are designed to slide easily both on the...
We’re often asked about the lifespan of a turntable needle/stylus. The answer is not so easy. It depends on many factors. Do you play new or almost new records, clean used records, or beaters? If you have a lot of ‘beaters’ in your collection, you should always look...
Drop 1 is on Saturday, June 12th. We’ll handle things this year much the same way we did last year. We will delay opening to the general public for an hour (open at Noon instead of 11am) to allow small RANDOM groups to shop RSD titles. Here’s how it will...
This coming Saturday, May 22, 2021, POPS Resale turns 25. It has been an interesting ride! When we opened, Bill Clinton was the President. Gas was just over a buck-twenty a gallon. Stamps were $.32. I had been an independent manufacturer’s rep in the electronics...
To start this, here’s a simple question: How many grooves are there on a record? Answer: One. It’s a spiral groove that starts at the outside of a record (in most cases), and spirals in. Why is that important? Unless you own a turntable that uses a laser to read the...
