Expand Your World of Music Through Listening Turntables

Hello everyone, it’s Kaoru the composer!

How do you enjoy music?
These days, I think most of us listen to music using smartphones or computers. It’s true that they are compact, the sound quality is good, and they are always nearby...

It’s precisely because we live in such an age that I would like to recommend turntables!

I am sure that many of you have never touched a turntable, but after reading this article I hope you might give them a try!

I myself am still a turntable novice, but I would like to share with you why I have grown to like it so much in such a short period of time!

■ What is a turntable for listening?

A turntable is an item for spinning vinyl records to play music. You can enjoy listening to vinyl records, which are good for listening to old music and they were the forerunner of CDs.

The equipment that DJs scratch is also called a turntable. Even today, due to the strong resurge of popularity in vinyl records, new products are being released one after another, making it easy to enjoy them.

■ The difference between a record player and a turntable

Record players and turntables are often thought to be the same, but there are differences depending on the purpose!

○ Record Players

A record player is mainly designed for audio listening, that is, listening to music for enjoyment. This means that you simply place the needle on the record and let it operate.

Some models are compatible with audio interfaces and Bluetooth. At Sound House, they belong to the category of [Turntables for Listening]!

○ Turntables

Turntables are mainly used for DJs. Most of them can scratch, change playback speed and pitch, etc. In other words, they are treated like musical instruments.

■ Attraction of Turntables for Listening

I would like to talk about what makes turntables so attractive based on my actual experience with them!

○ Unique roughness that does not exist in the modern music scene

This is why analog sounds so good.
It’s difficult for me to put it into words, but....
I found the coarse sound and the noise that are unique to vinyl records to sound really interesting.

I can also understand the process behind the evolution of music, so it has a lot of depth.

○ I enjoy collecting vinyl records.

I collect records to enjoy turntables and I really enjoy collecting these records!

When I go to recycle stores, I can get records of legendary bands such as the Beatles at low prices, which is easy on my wallet! Of course, some of those records are expensive with a premium.

It’s also fashionable to display records of various artists on the wall!

○ A wide variety of turntables

When turntables were first created, they were all quite large and difficult to carry around. I found one that was about 40 years old in my warehouse, but it was so big that it was useless.

Recently, however, there is a wide variety of inexpensive & compact models to choose from according to your needs!

There are many products that are perfect for introductory use, so I highly recommend them!

Let's take a look at some of the products I recommend here at Sound House!

ION AUDIO / Superior LP All-in-one player with Bluetooth playback

An all-in-one player with a retro design that reminds us of the Showa period. It is very stylish as an interior design!

It can play various media such as records, cassette tapes, CDs, radios, and USB memory sticks. It is equipped with cutting-edge functions that can be fully enjoyed in the modern music scene.

It also supports Bluetooth so you can play music wirelessly from your smartphone/iPhone.

The front panel of the main unit is equipped with a speaker, so there is no need for a separate speaker! If you wish to use your own special speakers, you can connect them from the input/output terminals on the rear panel!

This is an all-round unit with excellent design and functionality!

ION AUDIO / Vinyl Transport Red Trunk-shaped record player

This compact record player has a trunk-shaped design. Simply unfold the trunk when you want to use it! When not in use, fold it up for storage!

It is also excellent for carrying around.

It can be powered by an ac adapter and AA batteries, so you can use it on the go.

Stereo speakers are also built in. It comes in a variety of colors, so I recommend it for all the cool, fashionable people!

amadana / SPINBOX Assembling Turntable MARBLE

The world's first turntable that can be assembled by yourself. There is no soldering or other difficult work, so anyone can do it easily!

The exterior is made of paper, but it is water-resistant and strong, so there are no problems when using it everyday!

It's nice to have the valuable experience of assembling a record player!

This is a summary of “Record Players for Listening”! Listening to music on a record player is the experience that only a record player can provide!

It will make your home time more enjoyable, so please check it out!

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