Vintage Electronics Articles

COMPARING AND CONTRASTING TWO TYPES OF VINTAGE VIDEO FILM With similar purposes and names, it’s easy to get 8mm and Super 8mm film confused. But when comparing the two side by side, the similarities end pretty quickly. Besides vast differences...

THIS DIGITAL AUDIO TAPE DECK IS A BEAST WHEN IT COMES TO SOUND QUALITY Vintage Sony equipment is known for being reliable, consistent, and durable - and their DAT recorder / player decks are no different. DAT cassettes are an...

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SIX POPULAR (AND NOT SO POPULAR) VIDEOTAPE FORMATS Thanks to streaming and smart phones, the ability to watch and record videos seems like a given. But when videotapes first hit the market, they revolutionized the home movie...

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? WHICH ONE IS BEST FOR YOUR HOME THEATER SYSTEM? Are you ready to experience a next-level sound system? One that immerses you in every movie and makes you feel like you're in the best seat of a...

ORIGIN STORY FROM THE 80S: THE EVOLUTION OF THE PORTABLE BOOMBOX In today’s world, we have music streaming at our fingertips. Smartphones streamline listening to music on the go so that all you need for company are a pair of...

STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO CLEANING AND DEMAGNETIZING CASSETTE TAPE HEADS Cassette decks are oldies but goodies. They haven’t made the same explosive comeback as turntables, but cassette tape sales have still been on the rise in recent years. And there have...

BEST HEART-WARMING HOLIDAY FILMS THAT YOU WATCHED ON VHS The holiday season is upon us! There are so many beautiful traditions during this time that bring us joy. For those who celebrate Christmas, one of the greatest traditions many of...

OUR STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE WILL GET YOUR KEYBOARD LOOKING LIKE NEW IN NO TIME! Whether you’re a dedicated gamer or a diligent work-from-homer, you want to keep your computer’s keyboard sanitized and working without issues. It’s important to regularly keep up...

SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THESE TWO DISC FORMATS While streaming has certainly grown in popularity over the years, many people understandably still prefer to own a hard copy of their favorite movies and television shows. But when you’re out browsing,...