The resurgence in interest in vinyl in the mid-twenty-teens is here to stay. Maybe vinyl isn’t going to continue to grow substantially in popularity, but it is here to stay. And with that there are some old-school technical problems that are suddenly back and annoying us all.

Vinyl used to be a necessity. Then it became obsolete. It returned as a fad and now vinyl has regained it rightful place among our favorite ways to listen to music. Here are come basic tips to help you get the most out of your collection.

Music is essential and it's everywhere. But what is music actually worth?

Music listened to on as a good a system as you can afford is a quality experience that has meaning. Meaning that will stay with you your entire life. Convenience has always been the biggest enemy of experience, and that holds true more than ever for our music.

Does the fire at one of only two vinyl master manufacturers in the world spell doom for the vinyl revival? Maybe not. 

Music has become like Social Media: We've got a lot of friends, but not a lot of close relationships. Technology has made it possible to access more music than ever before, but it has also separated us from our enjoyment of the art of music. Along the way, we've lost our relationship with music.