Posts tagged 'turntable'

While vinyl may be old technology, it continues to attract new devotees thanks to benefits like better sound quality, the enhanced value of vinyl records and the tactile musical experience. Still, embracing the exciting possibilities and benefits of vinyl records should be tempered with knowing what to avoid when you are new to the vinyl format. Here are the top things to avoid when you are ...

The Difference in Vinyl Record Speeds (33,45, and 78 records) 33, 45, 78. You may think -  are these related to the magical numbers from LOST? If you are a new comer to vinyl you may wonder what these numbers actually mean. Vinyl records typically come in three speeds: 33, 45 and 78 rotations per minute (RPM). If you're like most record lovers you've probably flipped speeds from time to tim...