{"id":479960,"date":"2022-07-31T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-31T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-get-started-listening-to-vinyl-records\/"},"modified":"2022-07-31T15:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-07-31T12:00:00","slug":"how-to-get-started-listening-to-vinyl-records","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-get-started-listening-to-vinyl-records\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Get Started Listening to Vinyl Records"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3ccc143e6a3\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3ccc143e6a3\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-get-started-listening-to-vinyl-records\/#%E2%80%9CHow_to_Get_Started_Listening_to_Vinyl_Records%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;How to Get Started Listening to Vinyl Records&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-get-started-listening-to-vinyl-records\/#Start_With_a_Turntable\" >Start With a Turntable<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-get-started-listening-to-vinyl-records\/#Headphones_or_Speakers\" >Headphones or Speakers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-get-started-listening-to-vinyl-records\/#Where_to_Buy_Vinyl_Records\" >Where to Buy Vinyl Records<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-get-started-listening-to-vinyl-records\/#Caring_for_Your_Collection\" >Caring for Your Collection<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_to_Get_Started_Listening_to_Vinyl_Records%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How to Get Started Listening to Vinyl Records&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-819139\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/vinyl-turntable-needle.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Closeup of a pink-colored record being played on a turntable.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/vinyl-dj-turntable-club-lighting-close-2043744761\">Nick_p1cn1c\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Vinyl records are a great option for music fans who want to build a physical music collection. But getting started can be intimidating if you\u2019ve only ever listened to music on your phone. Here\u2019s everything you need to know.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start_With_a_Turntable\"><\/span>Start With a Turntable<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The first thing you\u2019ll need to start listening to vinyl records is a turntable. But then comes the hard part: what should you be looking for in a turntable? Is it okay to use a budget turntable?<\/p>\n<p>The good <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a> is that budget turntables are better than ever. A cheap turntable these days often has similar performance to higher-end turntables from a few decades ago. While you can spend thousands on turntables, a budget model like the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Audio-Technica-AT-LP60X-BK-Belt-Drive-Hi-Fidelity-Anti-Resonance\/dp\/B07N3XJ66N\/?tag=hotoge-20\">Audio-Technica AT-LP60X<\/a> will handle everything you need.<\/p>\n<p>An interesting aspect of turntables (and much in the world of high-end audio) is that spending more doesn\u2019t get you more features. As a matter of fact, budget turntables frequently pack in more features than high-end turntables aimed at the audiophile market. That\u2019s because higher-end models aim at optimizing the various components for sound quality, while budget turntables focus on features like Bluetooth connectivity that audiophiles won\u2019t miss.<\/p>\n<p>Like most other home stereo components, choosing a turntable is about figuring out where you want to put your money. The highest quality turntables offer better sound quality, but it\u2019s certainly a case of diminishing returns, and most people will be perfectly h<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>y with mid-range or even budget models.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Headphones_or_Speakers\"><\/span>Headphones or Speakers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You\u2019ll also need an audio output device to plug that turntable into, as most models won\u2019t have built-in speakers or a headphone jack.<\/p>\n<p>Headphones often prove to be cheaper to get started with than choosing speakers for a stereo, but this isn\u2019t always the case. You can get some great-sounding headphones for around $150, but that isn\u2019t all you\u2019ll have to spend if you don\u2019t already have an amplifier or A\/V receiver.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re starting from scratch, your best bet for sound quality is to opt for a dedicated headphone amp. These aren\u2019t cheap, but they won\u2019t run you as much as a quality A\/V receiver, and they\u2019ll often sound better.<\/p>\n<p>Do you already have a home stereo? Then you\u2019re probably good to go. The only component you may need to add is a preamp to raise the turntable output to line level. This is only necessary if your receiver doesn\u2019t have a phono input and your turntable doesn\u2019t have a built-in preamp.<\/p>\n<p>As a final option, you can use your home theater system if you have one. These often aren\u2019t ideal for music, but if you spent good money on a hi-fi home theater system, it will sound great. Just make sure to play back your records in stereo, not in \u201cvirtual surround,\u201d as this can degrade the stereo imaging.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Buy_Vinyl_Records\"><\/span>Where to Buy Vinyl Records<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve got a turntable and a setup with headphones or speakers, it\u2019s time to start buying some records. Of course, just like everything else, you can find vinyl records on Amazon or other retailers, but that isn\u2019t where you\u2019ll necessarily find the gems.<\/p>\n<p>There are multiple specialty online stores that carry vinyl, depending on what you\u2019re looking for. For more independent or under-the-radar artists and genres, you have <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amoeba.com\">Amoeba Music<\/a> or even <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\">Bandcamp<\/a>. Meanwhile, if you\u2019re more of a collector and know the exact pressing you\u2019re trying to find, there\u2019s <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\">Discogs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>None of these online options beat sifting through vinyl records in person, though. With pre-owned records, condition is a big factor, so it\u2019s nice to be able to inspect records with your own eyes before shelling out your precious cash for them. This is true for music stores, but just as true with garage sales and thrift stores.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/109728\/how-to-build-a-fantastic-vinyl-collection-on-a-budget\/\">Shopping for records<\/a> is as much about the journey as it is about the destination, and searching through crate after crate before stumbling on a great find is part of the fun.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Caring_for_Your_Collection\"><\/span>Caring for Your Collection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With digital music, we\u2019ve fallen out of the habit of keeping physical music collections in shape. With vinyl, you\u2019ll need to be careful every time you put the needle down on the record and every time you pick it up, as this can damage both the needle and your records.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll also need to clean and maintain your equipment and your collection. For your turntable, this means occasionally replacing the needle or cartridge, while for your records this means keeping them clean. Fortunately, there are kits like the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Record-Cleaner-Kit-Complete-4\/dp\/B07DVSTBXM\/?tag=hotoge-20\">Big Fudge Vinyl Record Cleaning Kit<\/a> that make this a simple job.<\/p>\n<p>This may seem like a lot of work, and compared to listening to Spotify or Apple Music, it is. It\u2019s also much more rewarding, so take your time and enjoy the ride.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/109728\/how-to-build-a-fantastic-vinyl-collection-on-a-budget\/\"><strong><em>How to Build a Fantastic Vinyl Collection on a Budget<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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