Retro Record Players

Over the last decade, vinyl players came back to the public consciousness in a very big way and now many also contain Bluetooth tech amongst other features. Each retro record player that we provide has a speaker system built within, this gives the classic look of an old school record player but with integrated modern tech. However, the vinyl is paramount in this instance, people everywhere find that being able to actually hold onto your favourite record is a practise vanishing rapidly from the modern landscape of music.

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The vintage style experiences peaks and ebbs every year or so, as time goes by the respective goalposts are widened further. For example, around 10 years ago there was a 60s resurgence in fashion and music with the likes of Duffy and Amy Winehouse, more recently there has been an uptick in 80s style music in the same way. Luckily our retro record players encompass many of these trend eras and will fit right into homes of the same time period or a more juxtaposed post-modern home that blends old and new.

The stylised, vintage record players that we supply are easy to use and can be enjoyed by almost every member of the family. Bluetooth and inputs such as AUX are utilised in much of the range, permitting the buyers that were only after a retro vinyl player because they look good, to get their share of practical music usage. When your vinyl collection has been played in full, simply sync your system with any Bluetooth compatible smart device and play your music as you normally would.

Retro record players revolve records under the stylus needle, the stylus detects the subtle indents etched into the vinyl itself. Every single piece of recorded music is built from many thousands of varying waveforms, each indented into the PVC of the record in question. As the needle deciphers the wave-shaped indents, every song will then become a readable and electrically amplified signal for the speakers to playback to the listener.

Is it worth buying a vintage record player?

Having your favourite music accessible at any time is common in the digital era, however, digital music does not always convey the artists initial sound design intentions which is the reason so many choose physical vinyl for its nuanced and warm sounding tone. Vinyl players are usually used in the home, meaning you can experience a more accurate representation of analogue music without relying on phone speakers or earbuds. Scratching your records is not advised, in terms of the way DJs will lightly move their spinning vinyl to make various sounds, this literally scratches your vinyl.

It is important to keep in mind that the turntables we stock are not for use in professional DJ environments and should only ever be used in homes. Nevertheless, casual music lovers can get a lot of use out of them while they simultaneously look great in most modern spaces. Both of our contemporary and retro designs are popular, with orders placed all year round as either a gift or for interior design purposes.

What is the difference between record players and turntables?

The word turntable is a phrase used to mean record player, this is widely understood by many people. Nevertheless, the turntable is a spinning surface that revolves records at different speeds under the needle. This will play vinyl at different speeds which changes the pitch of a given song, really handy while beat matching and remixing. Always use the small level to raise and lower the tonearm to avoid unnecessary needle marks on your vinyl, note not all players will have these options available.

Vinyl records are pretty pricey due to the overly involved creative process to make them, not only do artists need to write, record and engineer the music but to then find a way to get their masters onto a PVC vinyl. Once the record is created it needs to be repeated however many times fans have ordered AND the album artwork printed for each unit. This all becomes very expensive very quickly, so most vinyl enthusiasts have a small collection between 30 and 40 records, although if you already own more we stock a lot of vinyl record storage cases and cleaning wipes to assist you.

How do I look after my vinyl records?

Clean both sides of your vinyl records after each use, this is the best way to maintain the quality of your vinyl pressing. Try to avoid touching vinyl directly with your fingertips, sometimes a build-up of dust can affect the smoothness of music playback from your player, proper care is essential. Get the best longevity from your record collection by taking the protective measures and keeping your collection in a safe place that you know will not damage the vinyl themselves.

Our record players will fit into your homestead very easily, but it is always a great idea to keep your collection dust free and shielded from any potential harm. Inside every vinyl you will find the record itself within a paper sleeve, records should always stay inside this paper sleeve when not in use for extra protection. Store the vinyl vertically and out of direct sunlight to avoid potential warps that could detrimentally and irreparably change your records.