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Parts of a Turntable

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Parts of a Turntable

Platter and Plinth  The main body of a turntable is called a plinth. It’s the rectangular box that holds all the parts together. The flat, round, spinning counterpart on top of it is called the platter. The platter, just like at Thanksgiving dinner, is the plate that serves up the main course—the music. This is the part that therecord sits on. A spindlepokes up through the center of it, which is the piece that fits through the center hole of records. The platter is spun by a motor that hides inside the plinth. A direct-drive motorsits directly under the spindle, whereas a belt-drive motorsits off to the side of it and pulls the platter along via a rubber belt. The top of the platter is clothed in a soft matthat not only reduces vibrations from the motor, but also keeps the vinyl from being scratched by the platter’s hard surface. Stylus, Cartridge, and Tonearm Also called the needle, the stylus is...

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Three Top Rated Records Players and Turntables That Will Turn Heads

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The Minimalist’s Recommendation:Denon DP-29F TurntableThe Denon DP-29F is designed for user-friendly operation. The tonearm is button-operated, so it starts playing the record by itself and automatically returns to its original position when the album finishes, which ensures that the vinyl won’t get scratched.The die-cast aluminum body, formed with precision and uniformity, makes the turntable steady for a higher quality of sound. A phono preamp and a Moving Magnet Cartridge are built-in for easy connection to speaker systems and faster setup.Minimal buttons create a sleek, simplistic design for music lovers who don’t want to be confused with the clutter of adjustable knobs and dials. In addition to its easy use, the DP-29F is among the most inexpensive turntables on our market, giving new listeners easy access to the experience of classic vinyl records.The Connoisseur’s Choice:VPI SuperScoutmaster Turntable with JMW-9 Signature TonearmFrom 27 years of turntable development comes the third generation of the greatest LP playback devices, the VPI SuperScoutmaster Turntable with...

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Top Five Turntable Maintenance Tips

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Top Five Turntable Maintenance Tips

Keeping a record player in good, playing condition doesn't have to be hard. By simply using these top five tips, you can help ensure that your turntable will stay working and sounding great.

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How to Maintain Your Vinyl Records

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How to Maintain Your Vinyl Records

The sound quality of a vinyl record greatly depends on how well you take care of the record. To help you keep your record collection sounding its best, we share four tips on how to maintain and handle records so you can avoid some common mistakes that deteriorate the sound quality.

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The Spirit of JICO Styli

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Have you ever wondered how JICO creates their styli? This video shows you how intricate it is to make each and every stylus.  Each stylus is handmade. There are different employees to assemble the tip, cantilever, rubber damper, and knob. A lot of styli may have a simple design on the outside, but they have complex internal structures. Each stylus goes through a complete inspection of all components before it's shipped out. They test each individual stylus to make sure sound signals are faithfully reproduced using an oscilloscope and with their ears. JICO takes pride in having the skills to produce an exceptional product!

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