Why Own a Record Player? Music is experienced differently depending on what kind of system you are using. Streaming platforms, YouTube, CDs or MP3 files, whether it’s on your smartphone, computer, at home, or even in your car, these are digital formats. Often there is compression involved to make smaller file sizes. For some individuals, […]
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History of the Phonograph
The development of turntables and record players has changed throughout history. New innovations and designs allow improvements that carry forward and improve the sound quality. While modern designs look vastly different from the original photograph, you can see a reflection of the initial invention when you evaluate the history and development of the phonograph. Early […]
Why Vinyl Sounds “Warmer”
The experience of listening to music varies based on the device you use when playing a song. Playing music through a digital device differs significantly from the sound of a vinyl record. By understanding the way vinyl impacts sound quality, you will recognize why it has a warmer sound. What is a Warmer Sound in […]
What to Know Before Starting a Vinyl Collection
If you’re a music aficionado who is looking for a better listening experience of your favorite artists’ recordings, you can’t beat vinyl for audio quality and the warm sonic experience this recording medium provides. But if you have limited or zero experience listening to vinyl records, a bit of an introduction to this technology is […]
Top 10 Holiday Albums to Listen to on Vinyl
When it comes to enjoying holiday music, there is something uniquely magical about listening to it on vinyl. Typically anything Christmas or holiday related includes warm nostalgic feelings. It just happens to feel extra special when playing old holiday LPs. Pair the warmth and crackle of your favorite records with some fuzzy slippers, and a […]
Why Are My Records Skipping?
When you notice skipping while playing a record, it may relate to a few key factors. By taking measures to address the common factors leading to skipping, you prevent damage to the record and improve the sound quality. Dust and Dirt A common reason your records may skip is dust and dirt that gets into […]
The History of the 45 RPM Adapter
The 45 revolutions per minute (rpm) adapter for records has much more of an interesting history than most assume. It is a small metal or plastic piece that is placed in the center of a 45 rpm record. The adapter allows for the record to be played on a turntable’s 78 rpm or LP size […]
The History of the Record Player
Arguably one of the most important inventions in the history of home entertainment; the record player has brought music into the home for over a century. For many years it was thought of a long and dead technology. Made obsolete by CD’s and later digital downloads. Yet this relic that was doomed to a fate […]
