OK folks, no-one else seems to be motivated to start this so I figure I will. Let's start some turntable basics threads so we can explain the dark side to all those out there who want to know.
Firstly, a disclaimer: I have owned 2 turntables in my life, the current one for 20 years. I grew up with records but I don't think I know that much. So, if you need to correct anything I have written please put it in this thread, I'm not going to be insulted if someone points out where I am wrong. Also, the way I think is that I like to understand the basics so we're going right back to the basics here