Turntables
Today's turntables work basically the same way that old record players do, although they are engineered with much higher quality in mind. A new turntable will allow you to enjoy your vinyl collection a whole new way, bringing cutting-edge audio technology to a decades-old music format.
Many electronic music and dance party DJs use turntables because they allow the music to be manipulated in real-time, unlike CD players. DJs can scratch, cross fade, and mix tracks to keep the party going.
Other people invest in a new turntable simply because they want to hear their old records in a way they never could before. Playing records on today's turntables can produce a much cleaner, richer sound than old record players. To learn more about turntables, check out the articles below.
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Turntable Terms
Did you know that turntables, or phonographs or gramophones as they were known then, where the first devices ever used to record and playback sounds? Although the components have not changed drastically over the years, you might be surprised at how little you know about the terminology of turntables. Find out more here…
All About Turntables
If you thought vinyl records and turntables were a dying breed destined to become extinct in the next couple of years, think again. Many audiophiles and music purists prefer turntables over the more modern forms of recorded music such as CDs and MP3s. Read more here to find out why…