A Vintage Record Player give a crisp and natural sound that you simply cannot duplicate with a CD , a digital media file, or any other modern digital media player. In case your wondering why or how this is possible with technology making things faster, smaller, cheaper, etc. Here’s a brief explanation….
Without going into a long explanation, the reason a vinyl record sounds better is because mp3’s or music from a CD is what you call a “digital” recording as opposed to an “analog” recording that records are by their own natural. You see in order for a digital recording to work, the digital file needs to “sample” or replicate the sound by reproducing the audio wave file. This replication is where the quality can fall short as opposed to a record that is an “exact” playback of the recorded sound, not a replication. There are drawbacks although. Digital music files cannot wear out where a record can over time. Another possible drawback is that a record player is sensitive to dust or dirt that can be picked up by the needle playing in the record track.
Most fans of the vintage record player understand the drawbacks and put more stock in the crisp and rich sound that a record player will give them. Here are some of the more popular vintage record players available:
Crosley CR49 Traveler Portable Turntable This vintage record player is inspired by the original portable turntablesof the late 1950s, the belt-drive unit is versatile enough to play all three common speeds–33-1/3, 45, and 78 rpm–this means you aren’t restricted to certain vintage record speeds. The table’s tan-colored suitcase features a pair of built-in, full-range stereo speakers, in effect turning the Traveler into a LP boombox (though without the battery power). This turntable is great for traveling, visiting friends, or simply enjoying albums in the garage, or anything else. This vintage record player comes with an adjustable tone control, adding to its versatility.
This turntable is backed by a 90 day warranty and includes a diamond – stylus needle, 45 RPM spindle adapter , the user’s manual and of course the turntable itself.
Crosley Keepsake USB Turntable This vintage record player can help you convert your vinyl records to CD! It’s as easy as loading a re-writable CD and pressing the record button with your record playing. Or just rip the vinyls directly to your PC with the USB connection to both PCs and MACs. And if you’re not looking to record anything right away, just play your vintage tunes over the full range, dynamic speakers. This record player is available in black or paprika wood finish. This record player comes with software for ripping and editing audio content on your computer. This plays CDs; Plays 33 1/3, 45 and 78 RPM records, has AM and FM radio; plays cassettes, and last but not least, it features a remote control for easy operation.
Collegiate Stack-O-Matic in Walnut by Crosley Radio This retro record player features a wood grain finish with black accents, and mesh chrome grillwork. . Crosleys Stack-O-Matic technology ensures you will once again be able to enjoy your favorite hits uninterrupted. With a fully automatic swinging motion, as the arm reaches the stack (up to 6 records at a time), your favorite album gracefully drops on the platter. Exclusively from Crosley Radio, Stack-O-Matic technology is sure to amaze you with this new twist on an old favorite.
As you can see there are several great options for bringing back glory to your great sounding records. Have fun selecting a Vintage Record Player.