Vinyl Hype: Be original this New Year

Giving gifts is more pleasant than receiving. This is known to everyone who chooses presents with a soul, and not for show. It's great when a person is happy with the gift itself even more than the attention shown.

But it's not easy to pick up something really worthwhile. Many people go the beaten path and buy a thing that the addressee has long dreamed of. This, of course, is much better than a banal gift certificate, and it fits into the New Year's theme of the fulfillment of desires, but a high-quality surprise is unlikely to succeed. The most profitable option is to come up with something that a person dreams of secretly from himself.

There are very cool things on sale, which often lack the determination to buy. For example, an artificial fireplace or a vinyl record player, which create a special atmosphere in the house. It's kind of strange to give a fireplace, but with a player you definitely won't lose. From such a gift, anyone will throw himself on his neck, and that's why.

Vinyl is back in fashion

After all, it is true that history is developing in a spiral. Who would have thought that vinyl, seemingly tightly buried by the appearance of CDs, would find a second life. But the fact remains that record sales are growing by about a third every year. And not only in the West, but also in Russia.

In the age of absolute domination of digital technologies, you want to have at least something tangible. Add not only megabytes to your personal music library, but also "live" records that turn a simple music lover into a real collector.

And of course, this attractive, sparkling crackling sound, carved with a needle, fascinates. Lamp, as they say. In this case, the concept of "analog format" should be understood literally. The sound recorded on the record is similar to that which the musicians extracted from their instruments, without any computer decorations. For connoisseurs, this is important.

Not as expensive as it seems

And yet, we must not lose sight of the fact that retro today is not a cheap pleasure. A record player, sometimes, costs more than a million rubles, and it also needs an amplifier, speakers and records. However, if we are talking about a gift to a person who does not yet suspect that he will become a fan of vinyl, you should not fork out for too expensive equipment. He will hardly be able to evaluate the sound nuances. There are models of reputable manufacturers on the market, for the quality of which you will not have to blush, and their price will not damage your budget.

Experts call Audio-Technica players the golden mean, or more precisely, the AT-LP60BT model. Figuratively speaking, this is the perfect entrance ticket to the world of vinyl sound. In operation, this device is elementary, like the choruses of songs by Stas Mikhailov. The only thing that is required from the user is to put the rotation speed switch lever (33 or 45 revolutions per minute) in the desired position and select the diameter of the plate (7 or 12 inches). Then the player will do everything himself.

Crooked hands are not a hindrance

Ignorant people believe that there is nothing easier than installing a needle on a plate. But in reality, a firm hand is needed here. How many plates were scratched and needles broken by awkward movements… So it's better to entrust this matter to automation. The Audio-Technica AT-LP60BT model is designed mainly for beginners and amateurs, therefore it is equipped with a fully automatic pickup with a movable magnet. He will always put the needle exactly at the beginning of the first composition, without harming his favorite record in any way.

In addition, there is no need to buy additional equipment. The package includes a built-in phono corrector. This allows you to connect the "turntable" to any active acoustics or music center with standard inputs. If necessary, the phono corrector can be turned off. For example, if an amplifier or receiver is available.

Retro with a touch of modernity

And finally, the main feature of the model. Audio-Technica AT-LP60BT is equipped with Bluetooth. This option is usually found in obscure brands that are not too concerned about sound quality, or in very expensive equipment. So the AT-LP60BT is the golden mean in this context as well. To connect to a speaker or headphones, no dancing with a tambourine will have to be arranged. Just hold the corresponding button for two or three seconds, and Bluetooth is looking for a pair.

To the Orthodox, this combination of retro and wireless technology may seem strange. But, firstly, no one forces you to use it, and secondly, all doubts will be dispelled, it is worth testing the sound quality. It is transmitted without any roughness, and even the characteristic crackling between compositions is preserved.

To summarize. A vinyl record player is a gift that will definitely pleasantly surprise you. By choosing Audio-Technica AT-LP60BT, you will not spend a lot of money, but you will get a very high-quality equipment of a well-known Japanese brand, suitable for a beginner. And, quite possibly, you will read a thank-you text message when a freshly baked music lover is lying in the bathroom and listening to his favorite Deep Purple through wireless headphones.