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It’s one of the smallest parts in your system—but the most important. On today’s episode, hosts Robert and Sarah take a close look at the mighty vinyl stylus. This microscopic diamond traces the grooves of your records with astonishing precision, converting physical motion into music. They’ll explore how stylus shape, size, and alignment affect sound, why it wears out, and how to care for it. If you love vinyl, it all starts with that tiny, remarkable tip.
The Audiophile’s Guide publishes daily. Want to learn more or join the HiFi Family? Visit PS Audio. To get your own copy of Paul McGowan’s The Audiophile’s Guide, get it on Amazon.
By Paul McGowan4.6
88 ratings
It’s one of the smallest parts in your system—but the most important. On today’s episode, hosts Robert and Sarah take a close look at the mighty vinyl stylus. This microscopic diamond traces the grooves of your records with astonishing precision, converting physical motion into music. They’ll explore how stylus shape, size, and alignment affect sound, why it wears out, and how to care for it. If you love vinyl, it all starts with that tiny, remarkable tip.
The Audiophile’s Guide publishes daily. Want to learn more or join the HiFi Family? Visit PS Audio. To get your own copy of Paul McGowan’s The Audiophile’s Guide, get it on Amazon.

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