| While there is no denying the
convenience afforded to music fans by the digital music
revolution, vinyl records are still popular among audiophiles.
CDs and audio formats like MP3s and WAV files use digital sound,
while record players provide analog playback. Digital sound
compresses the sound wave, while the sound wave is unaltered by
record players, providing a richer and purer sound. While many
have made the transition to CDs because of their portability and
convenience, there will always be fans who want to purchase
their favorite music on vinyl records. In a best-of-both-worlds
scenario, you can connect many modern turntables to your
computer. If you own the record, you can listen to the original
analog sound at home on your best speakers, but also make CD or
MP3 mixes from your records to take on the road with you.
Record players are not just used by those you have old
collections of LPs, but also by club DJs. DJs can work with an
individual record player or connect two together and use
accessories like crossfaders. For the more tech-savvy DJs, there
are also hardware accessories that imitate the actions that you
can perform with traditional record players.
Today, you can also find laser turntables available on the
market. Like CD players, these turntables read the information
using a laser rather than a needle. Consequently, there is less
wear on the record, so you can play your vinyl collection
without worrying about damaging priceless albums. While digital
music is the dominant format of the day, record players still
have an important place in audio systems, both for collectible
records and in clubs. |
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