Ask an aging audio head about the old days and more than a few will tell you about some of the amazing gear that Radio Shack released under its house brand, Realistic. Not everything was great, but the best gear—including the Minimus 7 bookshelf speakers—has a following to this day.
Monoprice has grown from its origins as the best source for cheap HDMI cables to replace Radio Shack as the go-to source for unflashy-but-quality audio gear. Its Monolith turntables continue the company’s tradition of delivering excellence at a surprisingly low price. This review covers the belt-driven Monolith model 600046, which has a walnut-colored finish. The Monolith 600047 is