About 30 years have passed since the vinyl player was in universal demand and popularity. Turntables, as they are called, have lost their functionality - in their place came modern sound systems and mobile audio devices. An interesting fact is that vinyl players are sold in specialized stores to this day. The albums of the great classics and founders of the genres of music are released both on discs and on records. This proves that the “turntable” is a classic device that will always be sold and bought, even in small quantities. Moreover, the signature hiss and clicks of this magical device can plunge into voluptuous dreams, seasoned with a fair portion of nostalgia.
Parsing in detail
Before choosing the most suitable player option for purchase, you need to understand its structure and principle of operation. We need to start with the fact that the vinyl player consists of an adapter for plates with a wide opening, a central circuit, an engine adjustment unit and a tonearm. In turn, the assembly consists of a belt, an electric motor and the tonearm itself. Any vinyl player also has a volume and tone control , speaker. The tonearm includes the following elements: a head, a needle holder, a housing, a height adjuster, a counterweight, and a cartridge that converts the oscillations of the needle into an electrical signal. The principle of the player is quite simple: it starts the rotation of the plate, and the tonearm, in contact with the plate, converts the vibrations into an electrical signal that is transmitted to the speaker.
Perfect choice
Well, now you need to determine which vinyl player is best to choose. You need to start with the fact that any "pinwheel" requires additional equipment (if you want to achieve high-quality sound). It can be an amplifier, receiver or a Hi-Fi class system. Next, you need to pay attention to the fact that the players are divided into several types: DJ, rare (elite and expensive models) and budget. The choice of this or that type depends on the purposes for which the “pinwheel" is acquired. For example, for DJ events, the Technics vinyl player, model SL-1200MK2, is best suited for incorporating the very best such a device can offer (direct drive, fast starting speed, speed stabilizer, aluminum case, and so on).
An interesting option is the Pioneer vinyl player, which is capable of reproducing high-quality sound at 33-45 rpm, with a belt drive, a phono stage and an automated playback function. Rare turntables are Marantz turntables that provide smooth sound and complete immersion in the old days. Budget versions are presented by Sony. For example, the PS-LX250H model for a small price (about $ 80) will enable its owner to listen to his favorite songs in good quality.
Thus, in order to understand how to choose a vinyl player, you need to decide on what functions it is purchased for, how much money the buyer has. In any case, the “turntable” is a great acquisition for music lovers and fans of classic ways to play sound.