Victrola is a very popular brand in the music industry. It has built for itself a good reputation over the years with its manufacturing of high-quality products. Victrola has a wide variety of products including record players that it makes but specifically in this article today I will be talking about the new reproduction Victrolas …
Visible wobble may be normal for garbage record player turntables but you’ll find that zero wobbles is the industry standard for quality machines. Too many people when their record wobbles don’t seem to understand where the problem comes from. Some of the most common reasons for it happening are the record player could be poorly …
A phonograph, in its later forms also called a gramophone (as a trademark since 1887, as a generic name in the UK since 1910) or since the 1940s called a record player, is a device for the mechanical recording and reproduction of sound. The sound vibration waveforms are recorded as corresponding physical deviations of a …
Record players are comprised of several components i.e. turntable, tonearm, platter, needle, amplifiers, speakers, etc. These components are delicately placed in order to make the record player work properly and produce as good of sound as possible. But with time, or with the misuse, the turntable of a record player can become unbalanced. This can …
If you just recently started listening to records or have just recently noticed an issue with your player not being as loud as it used to be then this article is for you! In this article we will discuss what those things are that might be causing the issue and what you can do to …
If you recently purchased a record player or have been collecting for years, knowing when your needle is broken is a difficult thing to determine. Afterall, it could be tons of different things that need fixed or replaced and how do you know whether it is the needle or something else? In this article we …
Record players and vinyl records in general have been making a comeback in recent years. Of course you can get a modern record player but many people prefer the feel and sound of the original players. Of course with those older record players come problems. One of the most common problems that many people face …
Record players have been around for generations but in recent years records have started becoming more popular again so more and more people are having questions about them. That is where this article comes into play as we will try to answer the important question, how big is a record player? There are a few …
A phonograph, in its later forms also called a gramophone (as a trademark since 1887, as a generic name in the UK since 1910) or since the 1940s called a record player, is a device for the mechanical recording and reproduction of sound. The sound vibration waveforms are recorded as corresponding physical deviations of a …
A smooth-tipped stylus (in popular usage often called a needle due to the former use of steel needles for the purpose) is used to play the recorded groove. A special chisel-like stylus is used to engrave the groove into the master record. The stylus is subject to hard wear as it is the only small …
A phonograph, in its later forms also called a gramophone (as a trademark since 1887, as a generic name in the UK since 1910) or since the 1940s called a record player, is a device for the mechanical recording and reproduction of sound. The sound vibration waveforms are recorded as corresponding physical deviations of a …
When we come across different record players, one major thing that you might notice about them is that they have a way to choose different speeds. Why do they have different speed options on the players? Shouldn’t all the players have the same speed? Why do records play at different speeds? The main reason that …
In this digital world where everyone is adopting new lifestyles, there are still some people who value their old stuff. If we look around we will see many people who still listen to the old music of their era. They still think that record players have the best sound quality as compared to cassettes, CDs, …
As the popularity of records has increased in recent years so has the need to be able to ship the record players. Shipping a record player is no easy feat and one that requires careful planning as well as careful packing. Of course before you ship a record player you probably want to know how …
Record players are great to listen to music… when they are working right, But what can you do when your record player starts skipping and jumping? Is there a way to fix it? Why is my record player jumping? There are a few different reasons that record players jump. Most commonly the issue is because …
If you are new to vinyl record players then there are few things that you need to keep in mind. You cannot just go into a record store and expect all of the record players to work exactly the same. If you find a record player that is selling for a price that is too …
There is nothing quite like a record player to listen to music or dance to. If you are brand new to record players you might have seen crank record players and wondered if all record players are like that or if some of them need electricity. Well in this article we will answer that question. …
If you need more excitement in music, you can enjoy a significant amount of deep and punchy bass while listening to music. Bass will add some nice sound quality to any music that you are listening to. If you have a record player though you might be wondering if record players even have bass? Record …
A record player is considered one of the most creative inventions in the music industry of all time. Its basic working involves the rotation of the vinyl record on a turntable along with a needle that produces music. Even in this technological age, it is the music player of choice for many people because of …
Collecting records can be an amazing hobby to get into but there are many questions in this industry that are hard to find answers for. That is why I am writing this article, to help you understand more about record players and if there is really a difference of sound between one player and another. …
When the Crosley record player first came onto the market, it quickly became one of the most popular players. People were attracted to its funky colorful look and it was also very cost-effective. Many people bought it because it was cheap but if it can damage your records then it is far more expensive with …
Have you ever wondered how much a record player weighs? There are many different record players; from big machines all the way down to small portable ones. Depending upon what needs you have will depend upon which record player is best for you. Do you travel alot and prefer vinyl, or do you stay at …
Sometimes a record player will have a sound that is really hard to describe and the best word for it is “fuzzy”. It is when there is just something that is a little bit off with your sound and it drives you nuts. Are record players supposed to sound fuzzy? Although record players are not …
One of the benefits that you get to enjoy as you progress up the analog food chain is quieter playback. Clean vinyl is a must but you also have to accept an occasional pop. What are record player’s loud pops? The loud pops can be caused by simple static on the record all the way …
If you recently bought a record player you are probably wanting to find some information about what is good or bad for the records and for your new player. In this article we will specifically discuss whether it is bad to leave a record player on all night. So, does it hurt to leave the …