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This is Niko! He’s the most majestic boy in the house, and he seriously takes his job as our household supervisor very seriously.

​Whenever we’re listening to music or just hanging out in the living room, he sits up tall, puffing out his majestic mane, and judges us with those deep blue eyes.

​Look at that gorgeous coat and posture! Isn't he the handsome gentleman?

Hi everyone!

​I wanted to share my story and ask for some advice from experienced vinyl listeners. I never had a turntable before and wasn't particularly drawn to analog sound. However, two months ago, my dad gave me his Lenco turntable along with a pretty solid collection of about 70 records — some of them very old, dating back to 1974. He’s at an age where he doesn’t really listen to music anymore, so he decided to pass the equipment on to me.

​I turned it on out of curiosity and... I completely fell in love with it. The magic of vinyl and the whole vibe got me so hooked that I’ve already started buying my own records (you can see Dire Straits in the background)!

​Over time, I started thinking about sound quality and the future of this setup. I’m wondering whether I should just stick with this Lenco setup and its factory speakers for now, or start looking into upgrades so I don't wear out the old records and can get a deeper sound. I’ve been looking at Sony turntables which are fairly reasonably priced, as Technics is out of my range for now — those prices are crazy. I also noticed that most better turntables require separate speakers and an amplifier. Would it be better to take it step by step and buy an external amp or speakers for the Lenco first, or just save up for a complete new setup?

​I’d love to hear your thoughts and recommendations. How did your vinyl journey begin?

This is our newest baby boy, Ksabi! We’ve had him for just about a month now, and he’s settled in so fast.

​Look at those bright blue eyes and those pink toe beans! He’s absolute perfection and already acts like he owns the whole house.

​Show some love to our fluffy new family member!

This is Tosia. We bought her fancy scratching posts and soft beds, but she refuses to sleep anywhere else.

​This tiny cardboard box has been her absolute favorite spot for over a year and a half now. No matter how squished she looks, this is her kingdom!

​Does anyone else have a cat that ignores all expensive furniture just for one beat-up box?