The primary reason that retro record players are making a dramatic comeback in today’s market is quite simple: they produce a natural acoustic sound that no cassette, CD player, or even portable MP3 player can match. But any team that generates winning results has several key players working together in complex ways. And record players are no exception. Read on for an in-depth overview of the many parts of the record player, what their respective roles are, and how it all comes together for unrivaled sound. Turntable Parts With DJ’s becoming such a nightclub staple (not to mention a career...

  Modern technology has introduced the world to countless jaw-dropping innovations that rapidly improve our everyday lives and create relics of things we were just using ten minutes ago. But when it comes to playing music, the cutting edge still hasn’t found a way to match the gorgeous sound quality of a classic vinyl record player. More than 50 years after their heyday, retro record players are enjoying a renaissance as the life of any party or family gathering.  While record players can attract a lot of attention from house guests, they also attract dust and dirt particles due to...

The gorgeous natural sound that comes from a retro record player belies the wear and tear endured by the components responsible for creating it. And no component shoulders more grunt work than the stylus, the needle that weaves in and out of the vinyl record grooves—often accumulating dust—to make the music you love play through your speakers. Because it’s so often on the move, every stylus, no matter how durable, has a finite lifespan. Most experts recommend replacing it every 1,000 hours of use. But unless you keep a running diary of the records you play, that can be difficult...

“Music could ache and hurt, that beautiful music was a place a suffering man could hide.” – Pat Conroy In all likelihood, your world is stuffed to the gills with deadlines, responsibilities, and anxiety. Knowing how to handle all of that in a healthy manner can be tricky; and these days, people try to manage their stress in a variety of ways—some good, others bad. From doing yoga to using substances, society is constantly searching for ways to deal with daily anxieties. But one stress relief remedy you might not have considered is music.   Below, we’ll cover 5 reasons why...

There’s an indescribable, nearly magical quality to the sound of a record player. For one thing, it’s imperfect. In a digital world where every sound is free of muffled hums, crackles, and pops, records stand as a testament to the flawed nature of music. Or perhaps that’s just the musings of an audiophile. Regardless of why record players have such an allure, you can admit that there is something unique about the sound quality of a classic vinyl collection. These players have been crafted through the ages, improving upon their sound, and making their way into homes. If you own...