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What Is a Turntable Cartridge?

Turntables

A turntable cartridge converts the movement of the stylus as it follows a record groove into an electrical audio signal.

What Is a Belt-Drive Turntable?

Turntables

A belt-drive turntable uses a flexible belt to transfer power from its motor to the platter, allowing a vinyl record to rotate at the correct speed.

What Is a Turntable Platter?

Turntables

A turntable platter is the rotating platform that supports a vinyl record and spins it at the correct speed during playback.

What Is a Planar Magnetic Tweeter?

Loudspeakers

A planar magnetic tweeter is a high-frequency loudspeaker driver that uses a thin diaphragm with conductive traces suspended within a magnetic field.

What Is a Digital Coaxial Cable?

Cables & Interconnects

A digital coaxial cable carries digital audio signals between compatible hi-fi components using an electrical connection.

What Is a bass-Reflex Port?

Loudspeakers

A bass-reflex port is an opening in a loudspeaker cabinet designed to use air movement inside the enclosure to reinforce low-frequency output.

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