Would You Love To Play Your Old Record Albums Again?
Perhaps your newfangled digital turntables are not all they’re cracked up to be and you want to purchase some hi fi turntables instead. Before you do so, I invite you to read on to learn the important criteria that will assist you in making the correct purchase.
Some of this will only apply to DJ’s but it is still good to familiarize yourself with how a turntable functions. Knowledge is power!
1) Believe it or not, not all turntables operate in the same fashion. There are 2 types of drives that turntables use to spin the record around. The first is called a direct drive, which are perfect for DJ’s and the second is known as a belt drive, which are ideal for people who simply want to play records in the comfort of their own home.
2) Some turntables allow you to adjust the tempo and pitch of the record that is playing. This is done by altering the speed of the platter within the turntable itself. You may or may not have a need for such a feature, but it’s something that DJ’s cannot afford to go without. Unless you’re absolutely sure you do not require such a feature, I’d suggest finding a turntable with this included.
3) Torque is used in the spinning up of the platter which drives the turntable to spin. More torque means your vinyl records will spin up much faster. If you’re a DJ that is into changing your mixes then you will require a drive that has much torque as this will allow you to make changes in the mix much faster than traditional slower drives.
4) The needles that play records are attached to what is known as a tone arm. There are all different kinds of tone arms available yet most people think they’re all alike. A straight tone arm or S shaped tone arm are the best choices available to you as they will minimize wear and tear on your records and at the same provide DJ’s with superior scratching abilities. It’s important that you also keen your needles in good working condition.
Your needs will determine the type of hi fi turntables you require. As mentioned previously, if you’re a DJ, you’re going to want a turntable that provides you with more functions to suit your job. If you’re an every day listener who just wants a great sounding audio turntable, you cannot go wrong with the low to mid-end priced hi fi turntables.
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