Jun 26, 2012 6:04 AM

Vinyl Masters: 4 Turntables Tested and Rated

If you care about the sound of recorded music, there's nothing better than vinyl. Plus, "my record collection" just sounds cooler than "my Spotify playlist."

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Victor Krummenacher is a founding member of Camper Van Beethoven. By night, he performs and records with his band and as a solo artist. By day, he's the managing art director at WIRED. ... Read More

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