Vinyl’s back, baby! For some, iPod’s have taken a backseat as in favor of “retro” analog sound. The New York Time’s reports that vinyl is defnitely making a comeback after thirty or so years of neglect. Some artists are even releasing their new music on records in addition to selling MP3 files on iTunes - how cool is that?
This means that you’ll never no longer be laughed at or given weird looks if you play vinyl records in your apartment. Of course, there’s a few things you’ll have to do to get those records playing, as well as a few quick things to do out of courtesy to your neighbors. If you’re looking into bringing some vinyl into your apartment, then here’s what you need to do, according to apartmentguide.com:
1. Get a turntable.
Like most electronics, you can find both high-tech and low-tech versions of turntables. Companies like Rega and Pro-Ject make top-notch analog turntables to suit the analog sound aficionado. If you just want to spin some records on a budget, you might try an old-school Crosley portable record player.
2. Hook up an amp and speakers.
Once you’re ready to spin your turntable, you’ll need an amplifier and a couple of speakers so you can hear those sweet sounds in stereo. Magnepan is known for its upscale, flat speakers, but feel free to try any speaker with your new turntable. Companies like Polk and Bose offer solid speaker set-ups. Your local electronics store or music shop is also a great place to look for appropriate amplifiers to power the sound and really turn up the volume.
3. Find your favorite vinyl albums. Now for the really fun part: shopping for vinyl!
In many cities, you can find cool record stores that stock albums old and new, like these specialty shops in Atlanta, Georgia. Vinyl fans love to socialize, so record swap meets and listening clubs are great resources for locating the albums you love. You can also find loads of vinyl online from sites like MusicStack,SoundStageDirect and of course, eBay. If you’ve loved a certain CD for years, why not try out the analog sound experience of the same on vinyl? (And don’t forget to raid the vinyl collections your parents put together. You’ll find cool stuff in there!)
4. Add accessories.
Headphones are a must when you listen to vinyl in an apartment and don’t want to disturb neighbors or roommates. Koss headphones are a classic choice; many experts believe Sennheiser makes the best headphones in the world. You might also pick up some extra needles for your turntable and 45 rpm spindle adapters to play classic singles.
5. Invite your friends over.
What’s the last thing you need to do to rock out to retro analog in your apartment? Invite some friends over! Host a “turntable warming” party and ask everyone to bring a vinyl album to play or contribute to your collection. Then show them how cool it is to spin some tunes, oh, like they did back in the day.
Do you have a record collection? Let us know in the comments!
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