Now we can finally play all the vinyl purchased during prime day.
Fun player, has Bluetooth, take your vinyl to the gym or on a flight and listen on your headphones!
Audio Technica SoundBurger $199 (RRP $429) + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi
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MisterEd on 30/08/2024 - 18:11 jbhifi.com.au (1472 clicks)
Last edited 30/08/2024 - 18:15 by 1 other user
Last edited 30/08/2024 - 18:15 by 1 other user
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All turntables are a novelty these days. Digital media is better in every way other than nostalgia.
Especially when this one has a digital output already.If you're an actual fan/hobbyist/professional of music then it's not a novelty. Digital media is more convenient, and that's what it has going for it. 'Better' is subjective and a gross overgeneralization.
Digital Media is subject to the licenses of whatever streaming service you are subscribed to. They can (and have) remove(d) music from their platforms for various reasons. No one can take physical media away from you.
Also records are a good way to support artists you care about, and make for good collectables that can increase in value as time goes on.
DJ's are also still regularly using records and turntables
Digital media is more convenient, and that's
whatone of the multitude of things it has going for itDigitalStreaming Media is subject to the licenses of whatever streaming service you are subscribed torecords are athere are various good way(s) to support artists you care about - go to their gigs, buy from their website, donate
Digital Media is subject to the licenses of whatever streaming service you are subscribed to.
Kids these days. Relying on streaming services.
Still remember the days when we were ripping lossless from CDs, and I still carry all my music on an SD card in my phone. None of this streaming BS.
You're mixing up digital media with streaming services.
Until you try proper turntable setup
Mmmmmmm burgers
would this be better than https://www.thegoodguys.com.au/audio-technica-lp60xbt-blueto… ?
purely based on soundThat’s likely to be somewhat better. Looks like same tonearm and cartridge so the betterment would be from the stability.
Can you imagine spinning a record on the plane? It’ll be hilarious!
has Bluetooth
Buys records because “digital doesn’t have to same warmth” or something, proceeds to listen to the output via a low bitrate digital Bluetooth codec anyway. Can’t make this hipster stuff up.
Magic to your ears
Yeah bro, everyone buying this $199 turntable is getting it for the audiophile qualities
Sick take
You completely missed the point. I’m not talking about being an audiophile. People say records sound “different” (not necessarily better quality, just different) because the source is analog. By listening to it via Bluetooth you’re digitising the source anyway. It makes no sense.
It actually does, they still get the distortion from the source. Two physical objects rubbing against each other, limited response due to mechanical limitations, etc. That's the difference they call warmth. Not knocking it - personally I like the distortion from film - but just call it what it is.
Do you think that Bluetooth removes the "vinyl sound"?
Do you actually think it filters out the imperfections on the record, the pops and crackles from the needle that give vinyl its distinct sound?Basically all modern records are recorded and mastered digitally anyway. This has a line out too bluetooth is just there if you want it.
"Self-delusion" I think is the correct term.
I buy records because I want to own my music.
CDs exist if you aren’t wanting the “unique” (imo worse) sound of records.
You can also convert CDs to FLAC with zero loss of quality.
CDs and ripping FLAC from them definitely serve their purpose, but why I enjoy buying vinyl goes beyond just the audio. It's the whole experience - album artwork, feel of the record, placing it on the turntable, unleashing the needle, and appreciating the 'unique' qualities like the vinyl's color, weight, and special editio… I don’t need to give you the full rundown, but you get what I’m saying. CDs just don’t capture that experience at all.
If you're into digging in the crates, the Bluetooth would be awesome. A pair of Bluetooth headphones and this would be all you'd need to find amazing lost vinyl at the local weekend markets.
Don't worry, the real bottleneck is all in their heads anyway lol
Rock up to do squats while spinning the vinyl
Cuz I wanna share Laufey's good stuffs with everyone at the gym yo!
I have one of these and it is a wonderful device. It sits on the TV cabinet and takes up almost no space at all. When I want to use it I just put it on the kitchen counter and drop in a record and it connects to my TV's soundbar via bluetooth. I love it so much.
As for sound quality: Sounds good to me!
If you're using Bluetooth, you may as well use a streaming service and save yourself a bunch of bother
@Mums Poop Sock - If you’re using a tiny babies toy soundbar that you could break over your knee rather than a separate audio component setup, you may as well just stick to Spotify.
Techmoan did a review of this one, he's a reliable source
There's a bit of vinyl hating going on here. Yes, the practicalities of it lose to digital. It sounds different. I love the collecting aspect of it, and vinyl forces me to sit and listen exactly because of its impracticalities - it turns listening into an experience. If it's not for you, that's okay - that just means it's not competing on levels that matter to you. No need to yuck other's yums - I doubt you're converting anyone.
Yeah I really don't understand the hate here. It's a good deal on something you don't want? Just ignore the deal and move on.
Some people here genuinely seem like very unpleasant people to be around.
Yeah nah
this will be a sweet way to listen to my expensive vinyl collection on my cheap bluetooth earbuds while walking my dog for that warm vinyl sound whilst on the go…thanks OP
Actually a pretty good quality turntable with a good sound even though it looks like a bit of a novelty.