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Get the most out of your records with some of ListenUp’s favorite turntable and vinyl accessories.

Here's a dozen of ListenUp's favorite product releases from 2021.

Our technology experts look at some of the top equipment of 2021.

If you have any audiophiles on your list or if youre one yourself here are some great components and accessories guaranteed to improve the sound of any system. The Debut Carbon EVOlution Handmade in the EU, the Debut Carbon EVO focuses on the core aspects that make a turntable sound great. Built to last you a lifetime, it offers technically advanced design and expert craftsmanship. The Debut Carbon EVO features the proven 8.6-inch one-piece elevated sound quality with a convincing sound stage. Gold-plated outputs provide the best connection, and the EVO comes with a capacitance cable with superior shielding. Paired...

Achieve Bass Nirvana in Your HiFi or Home Theater System 5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Subwoofer By: Nick Brown, SVS, Vice President Marketing Adding a subwoofer is perhaps the most noticeable and thrilling addition you can make to a home theater or HiFi system. With such a wide range of subwoofer sizes, shapes and designs from SVS and other brands, choosing the best model can seem daunting. Were here to help remove the guesswork with important things to consider as you begin your journey to bass nirvana. 1 Ported or Sealed Subwoofer? This is often the first question...

With technological advancements in drivers, signal processing and Bluetooth audio quality, todays portable speakers sound better than ever. Heres a look at some of our favorites. On the go Sonos is known for its wireless music systems for the home, and theyve also got two great totally portable models. Just 6.61 x 2.44 x 2.36 inches and under 1 lb., the new Roam automatically connects to your home network when youre at your house, and it pairs with your phone when youre away so all you have to think about is what to play. Solidly constructed and rated IP67, Roam...

Choosing the Right Music Streamer for Your System Part 2 Last time we talked about some easy ways to add streaming music to your sound system. This time well be concentrating on solutions for higher performance systems. Youll see that some of these products are referred to as Roon-ready. What does that mean? Well, Roon is a software that goes beyond album art and track titles to show you what you want to know about the music you love. Roon finds and displays detailed metadata for your music, including reviews, ratings, recording and release dates, multi-tiered genres, high-resolution artist photos,...

Choosing the Right Music Streamer for Your System Part 1 Music systems used to be based on physical sources such as records, tapes, and CDs. Twenty years ago the paradigm began to change, as digital files could be stored on your computer for download to an iPod or other digital music player. Today, even though vinyl has made a resurgence and many people still enjoy their CD and downloaded collections, its really a streaming world, as all you have to do is sign up for the subscription service(s) of your choice and you have access to millions of songs. In...

Whether you're buying a turntable for the first time or youve had one for awhile and you want to rejuvenate its performance, the right cartridge can make all the difference.

For many faith traditions, gathering together for worship is at the heart of what it means to be a community of faith. But as we are now aware, gatherings present a risk for increasing spread of COVID-19 and we are finding ways to adapt and utilize tools for a more virtual connection. Listenup recognizes the need for a stronger emphasis on virtual tools for those on the front lines of Communities of Faith. Whether it's a handheld microphone or wireless, we recognize this a powerful tool that delivers our message, music and media. Since we use several forms of microphones...

There are so many great reasons to invest in a bigger, better television right now. For sports fans, the college football championship and NFL playoffs are coming up, as is the NHL season, and basketball is already in full swing. If youre a movie buff, Warner Brothers studio will be releasing all 2021 films in theaters and to stream on HBO Max simultaneously, so you wont have to wait to enjoy the very latest releases at home. And with a plethora of other streaming options at your fingertips, including Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu and more theres an almost endless supply...