Turning the tables on technology Didn't 8-tracks solve the problem of crackly records? Didn't cassettes solve the problem of bulky 8-tracks? Didn't CDs solve the problem of broken tapes? Didn't iPods solve the problem of expensive CDs? Didn't--hey, when did everything get so lifeless? For music with soul, you've gotta turn back to the turntable. Take your music for a spin It's not just the snobby audiophiles who prefer to listen to music on vinyl. Those of us who grew up on it never lost the love, and many of today's most cutting-edge musicians are rediscovering the cool factor of records. Record stores now often have more vinyl in the New Music section than they do in the Oldies bin. It's not just about the sound. It's the whole physical experience. Companies like Crosley understand it, and are making vintage turntables with warmth and heart that use modern technologies on the inside. Cleaner amplification and better speakers sound better and last longer, but old-school delights like six-record spindle changers, analog knobs, glowing airplane-style dials, and suitcase-type portability keep the fun part. |  |
Don't forget needles. That's where the modern and vintage worlds collide. Modern diamond needle cartridges are lighter, more sensitive, and cause far less wear to vulnerable vinyl, resulting in better sound quality and durability.
Back up a minute
A brilliant new spin to old turntables: CD recorders and USB-compatible players let you back up your precious collection while you listen. Included software lets you re-edit and mix tracks as easy as MP3. Have a little Pink Floyd with your Blue Danube, or just keep your original records backed up and safe.
While music has evolved from format to format, you've gotten stuck with a tossed salad of platters, disks, and tapes. New play-it-all record players have doors for your tapes and CDs--even iPod and MP3 Portable Audio Ready jacks. You're back in business.
Take a stand
Don't buy that gorgeous vintage turntable and then set it on an egg crate. Jukeboxes.com has a grand selection of vintage turntable stands that are as elegant and classic as the turntables themselves. Put your player on the pedestal it deserves.
All your generations of music out of one player: who would have thought the future was in vintage turntables?
