It’s a break from all the ‘content’ that exists only in your phone.
But a ton of newcomers are into records for different reasons.
It’s a collectible, like a poster or t-shirt.
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In fact,41% of vinyl buyers don’t play their records.
Are Bluetooth turntables gateway drugs, then, or just another fad?
Records, on the other hand, give you much more contact with the artist.
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The latest is renowned speaker makerJBL, with its new SPINNER BT turntable.
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The problem with Bluetooth, though, is that it compresses the stream, losing quality.
And given that one of vinyl’s attractions is its warm sound, that might put some people off.
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A big part of the ‘vinyl experience’ is purchasing records and choosing what record to play.
Bluetooth Turntables Aren’t About the Sound
And that’s the point right there.
But the physical aspect exists for everyone.
These rituals go beyond nostalgia and instead provide structure and meaning.
This may explain the appeal of vinyl to people who hold no nostalgia for the format.
This is part of what makes vinyl such a special and unique format," says theRave.
Complaining about the quality of Bluetooth, then, is beside the point.
However good (or bad) it sounds.
