Who would have thought that in the modern days of iPods and internet downloads, the classic vinyl record has peeked the interest of a younger generation?
This year a Crosley record player was at the very top of my Christmas list.
The idea shocked my parents who, of course, grew up with the record player as their primary music channel.
The appearance of my record player under the tree Christmas morning sent my music enthusiast father into the basement to dig out his archaic albums.
The novelty aspect of the record player is a significant incentive to owning one, but the warm, rich sound the record player produces is incomparable to anything on the market.
I was surprised to find out my interest in vinyl was shared by numerous people my age.
Turns out the aged turntable has taken a conventional shift toward the mainstream.
Not only has the record player sparked excitement among my generation, but it has also begun to adapt to the demands of a predominantly portable era.
The Crosley turntable I chose comes complete with a USB port designed to turn ancient LPs into digital masterpieces.
According to wired.com, portability is no longer an argument for CDs, and the same can be said about audio quality.
True record fans have long affirmed the appeal of vinyl's refreshing sound quality and even suggest records can sound better than CDs.
With the demand for records on the impending rise, the technology for keeping the turntable up to date is as modern as iTunes.
My Crosley record player includes software that is compatible with both MAC and PC and makes it simple to convert vinyl into MP3s.
The vinyl-MP3 combination has been predicted to revolutionize the nature of the music we listen to.
In addition to the innovative technology that accompanies the new record players, a love for the search of vintage LPs becomes consuming.
Perusing old record shops and thrift stores quickly turns into a satisfying hobby.
I'm optimistic about the return of the all-but-extinct record player.
Its pull on music lovers proves sound quality always takes front seat.
Next time you are exploring a new music medium, give some vinyl records a spin.
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