TheEastwood Hybrid Turntable ($99)andThe Canvas ($79)look, well, cool.
However, despite their vintage looks these turntables dont give up all modern conveniences.
Perhaps, but theres something enormously appealing in this backward-looking tech.
Victrola
Retro Style
The new turntables walk a fine line between modern and retro.
On the sound side, this model has an Audio-Technica AT-3600LA cartridge and stereo speakers.
Victrolas latest models face stiff competition in the Bluetooth record player market.
Victrola
The wide array of turntables out there proves theres still a market for vinyl.
These days, music feels less valuable because its so readily available.
But at what price?
The sheer availability of music devalues the discovery and listening experience.
Once, like a hunter-gatherer of old, music fans had to stalk the latest tunes.
Half the pleasure was in the chase and that has vanished.
Better Sound Through Vinyl?
“When CDs were first introduced they were hyped as being a better sounding medium than vinyl.
One that would never wear out.
But that wasnt always the case.
People quickly discovered that completely digital recordings could sound harsh.”
Some argue that streaming music captures less information than CDs or records.
No one could claim that Victrolas latest record players produce sound matching high-end systems.
At under $100, thats clearly not the companys goal.
