But that’s not why people love vinyl. Online streaming services are by far the most popular way of listening to music, but vinyl fans want an album collection they can see, touch and show off to friends. Record players are a way to reconnect with that traditional listening experience. The verdict: Record players The bottom panel is natural MDF wood and held to the unit via screws, making it easy to access the internal components. The bottom panel also has drilled hole openings for ventilation and metal leg risers, which elevate the Jam Sound Stream turntable 2cm off the ground. The legs have rubber feet pads for grip with a 3cm diameter. There is a clear plastic cover (5cm high) to protect the turntable from impacts and dust. The cover hinges are made of plastic and have some flex when pushed which is a good thing to prevent it from breaking off. The Jam Sound Stream turntable cover stays lifted almost upright at a slight angle.

RCA Output / Want to grow the party to speakers that do not have Bluetooth, no problem! We’ve got you covered with the RCA output Bluetooth / Built-in speakers mean all you need to do is add vinyl. Straight out of the box this turntable is ready to add the sound to any of your vinyl. You can also connect your record player to external speakers or headphones too but gone are the days when these need to be wired in. Now you can connect your record player to external speakers via Bluetooth, which many of the options we sell have.Selected items are only available for delivery via the Royal Mail 48® service and other items are available for delivery using this service for a charge. Bluetooth / Built-in Bluetooth® capability for easy pairing with your favourite JAM speaker. With a range of up to 30-ft/10-m it can seamlessly connect to any Bluetooth compatible speaker. Built-in high quality twin stereo speakers allow you to listen directly without needing external speakers Sometimes. Analogue vinyl recordings, made up of physical grooves, are often said to sound better than digital recordings, which are made up of ones and zeroes. This is true in some cases. Music streamed online is sometimes compressed to conserve bandwidth, which reduces sound quality, but with faster internet speeds this is less often the case today. Is vinyl better than Spotify?

Released: 6th November 2017. The Jam Sound is an all-in-one turntable!In a world where technology is advancing faster than ever, hold onto those treasured vinyls! Let your space echo the designs of yesteryear and embrace the sweet sound and delights of your records. With three speeds and built in speakers, there is not a vinyl out there the Jam Sound Turntable cannot spin!A treat to look at and play, this Pro-Ject turntable is an upgraded version of the company’s award-winning Debut model and is well worth the extra cash. This one comes with height-adjustable metal feet, a heavier steel platter and best of all, a new electronic speed control to swap between 33 and 45rpm records at the touch of a button. There’s also a 78rpm belt included in the box if you fancy digging out your grandparents’ old records. Belt drive tends to be more popular for those listening to their songs at home, whereas direct drive is more likely to be used by DJs spinning records for others. The sound reproduction is clear, clean and naturally warm sounding. There is good instrument separation between the left and right channels, thanks to the location of the built-in speakers - 30cm apart. The JAM Sound Stream+ Turntable is a belt drive turntable so, the motor that rotates the platter is driven by a belt, which creates far less noise vibration than a direct drive turntable. On the downside, belt driven turntables aren't as durable because the belt will have to be replaced at some point; whereas with a direct drive turntable you don't because there is no belt - the platter is directly attached to the motor; hence the name "direct drive". A belt drive features a platter that sits on a bearing and is pulled by a belt to spin your record. A direct drive also features a platter, but this is directly connected to the motor via a spindle in the middle of the plate. The Jam Sound is an all-in-one turntable!In a world where technology is advancing faster than ever, hold onto those treasured vinyls! Let your space echo the designs of yesteryear and embrace the sweet sound and delights of your records. With three speeds and built in speakers, there is not a vinyl out there the Jam Sound Turntable cannot spin!

If you’re nervous about damaging your vinyl, look for an automatic turntable to operate with the touch of a button rather than manually lifting and lowering the tone arm. Originally known as a gramophone or vinyl player, this device lets you play music by spinning a record on its turntable. A record player houses the necessary components like speakers and an amplifier to play music by itself. This makes it a great option for those that want a simple music player that requires very little set-up. Yes, but you really can’t tell. When it comes to vinyl versus Spotify, the online music platform typically streams in CD quality or better. Most human ears can’t tell the difference. A vinyl record can produce a “warmer” sound, but the quality of your speakers or headphones matters much more to the overall quality.

Cheaper plug-and-play models are a good option for anyone buying their first record player, while those wanting to transfer music onto other devices will require a USB port.