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A record player is a device used to play recorded sounds. Record players are suited for both musical and spoken recordings. The record player has taken on many names, such as the phonograph or gramophone. In the late 19th century many people referred to a record player as a talking machine. Today, the record player is also known as a turntable or record changer. more »
Record players seem like antiques next to CD and DVD players, but turntables and record players provide great analog listening enjoyment. With proper maintenance a record player's electronics may never wear out, but a record player's needle and cartridge arm need replaced on a regular basis for optimum performance. more »
Here's everything you need to do in order to play your records on a Fischer-Price record player. And no, if used properly, a Fisher-Price record player with a new needle will not damage your records. more »
Learn about getting a record player as a Christmas gift for dad this year, with expert holiday shopping tips in this free video clip. more »
Dig out your old record player for an easy and fun art project your kids will love. more »
Record players have been around since the 1870s, when phonographs first became available. Since that time, many upgrades and improvements have been made. more »
Record players were the most widely used means of playing music before cassette players, and later CD players, took over. When a record player belt is stretched, cracked or broken, you will need to repair it before you can use the record player again. more »
Record players date back to 1887 when Thomas Edison invented the phonograph to play spoken words, not music. Since then, record players have evolved from a 1940s mainstay to a household vintage item. Many aspiring inventors have attempted to create a record player themselves with different results, and you can now be one of them. more »
The first Magnavox record players came on the market in 1958. While today they are viewed as antiquated technology, at the time, they were a state-of-the-art revolution. Their introduction provided the first wave of stereo sound for the home audience. Today, a Magnavox record player is more of a novelty item than a form of entertainment. Most young people have never seen a record player in use and prefer to listen to their music from the technologically advanced CD or MP3 players. more »
The record player is one of the most enduring pieces of musical equipment. Since its invention in the 19th century, the record player played music using a variety of discs and cylinders. Although eclipsed since the 1980s by tape decks, CD players and digital music systems, record players remain revered among music lovers for their sound quality and nostalgic value. more »
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