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78 RPM Record Players
Friday, December 23rd, 2011
If you are old enough to have owned a Gramophone as a youngster, or indeed have inherited a record collection from a relative who has, then chances are you own some old 78 RPM records. The problem is that most modern record players won’t play them, they tend to be two speed and play only 33RPM and 45RPM records!
This is an inconvenience to anybody who wants to play 78RPM records, anybody who collects old records and wants to test before they buy, and anybody who wants to convert their old 78RPM records to MP3 format. Thankfully, or fortunately, there are a few fantastic vinyl players out there which ARE three speed and therefore DO play 78′s! Some of the best value options are looked at in the article Best 78 RPM USB Turntables.
The turntable that you choose and buy will depend on your precise needs, if you need a portable USB turntable which can be carried around easily and has a built in speaker then check out the Numark PT01USB Turntable Review. A light and portable USB turntable is perfect for those who attend collectors fairs and want to test records on the go, there is nothing worse than travelling 50 miles to attend a fair, buying a few rare records, and discovering damage when you attempt to play them. Also great for camping, because the Numark PT01USB is a battery powered USB turntable!