15AUDIO
Fully automatic belt-drive turntable operation with two speeds: 33-1/3, 45 RPM
High-fidelity audio with Bluetooth wireless technology
Connects wirelessly to speakers and other devices equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology or to wired audio systems and powered speakers via included dual RCA output cable
Compatible with the high-quality Qualcomm® aptX™ Adaptive audio codec
A fixed-body AT-VM95C Integral Dual Moving Magnet™ phono cartridge is compatible with any VM95 Series replacement stylus, offering a wide choice of options for every budget and application
Stylish three-piece chassis construction dampens resonance for improved sound quality*
J-shaped tonearm is engineered to minimize tracking errors
Tonearm lock reduces risk of stylus damage
Built-in switchable phono/line pre-amplifier
Anti-resonance, die-cast aluminium platter with felt mat
AC adapter handles AC/DC conversion outside of the chassis, reducing noise in the signal chain
Includes detachable RCA output cable (dual RCA male to dual RCA male with ground), 45 RPM adapter, and removable hinged dust cover
I sometimes toy with the idea of purchasing a turntable but thankfully come to my senses before I do.
I will have to go through my vinyl one day, as see if there is anything that does not exist elsewhere (hopefully meaning that the Bluetooth feature will not be relevant to me).
Some interesting points that an audiophile reminded me off the other day:
- Some if these 'new' vinyl re-releases use the CD release as the master, as the masters are no longer available.
- Some cheap turnstile needles damage the vinyl grooves at a much greater rate than the more expensive type.
- Some turnstiles have irreplaceable needles (though I am sure this does not apply to the one in this post).
I have seen some beautiful looking turntables, and thought maybe I will get one, until I see the price tag is 20K+
I remember how amazing CD's were when they first came out. Was so happy to ditch vinyl mainly due to record wear, that seemed to plaque me despite how careful I was with my discs.
Another interesting snippet of information is that (apparently) there is an increase in CD purchases, due to the newer digital versions having changes made to them, such as increasing the volume, or applying autotune to older recordings such as Freddie Mercury voice from Queen. (the uptake must be for pre-existing or non remastered CD's, as I am sure the new versions would make it to CD as some point.