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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, you cannot play any record on any record player. There are a variety of sizes of vinyl records and a range of speeds at which records are intended to be played. It’s important to make sure you use the proper player for the records you have in order to ensure the best sound and to keep your records in good condition.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Yes, people had record players in the 1930s. In fact, record players began to become more common during the decade and continued to grow in popularity throughout the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Thomas Edison made the first phonograph record player in 1877. Shop a variety of record players on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Campbell sunshine recorder is a meteorological device that was first invented in 1853 and is used to measure the amount of sunshine a location receives. It works by using a glass ball to concentrate the light and time how long it takes to burn through a card. Browse an array of Campbell sunshine recorders from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023In the 1950s, most people just called record players record players. The technical name for record players from this period is a phonograph. Until the 1940s, many people referred to record players as gramophones. On 1stDibs, find a variety of record players.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To store and care for vinyl records, follow these tips. Keep them in a clean, dry place protected from fluctuations in temperature. Position them upright in a box or record container to reduce the risk of warping. Wipe them clean with a dry, soft cloth as needed. You'll find a selection of vinyl records on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, vinyl records should be stored in an upright position, not flat or horizontally. The pressure caused by stacking your vinyl records could cause damage over time. On 1stDibs, you can shop a collection of vinyl record storage units from some of the world’s top enthusiasts.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, vinyl records can become damaged when they are exposed to subzero temperatures—they become very fragile and can break. They also can develop condensation as they’re moved from cold to warm environments but this won’t damage the vinyl. It may, however, damage the sleeve or the cover. Shop a collection of vinyl records and record-inspired art from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The best way to store vinyl records is in an upright position to prevent them from warping. They should be stored in the supplied sleeve (preferably a poly sleeve) and the outer jacket. On 1stDibs, find a range of vintage storage cabinets and other storage solutions that will be suitable for your collection of vinyl records.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Old-time record players were called gramophones or phonographs. Thomas Edison debuted his phonograph in 1877. The device was the result of Edison’s developing improvements to the telegraph and the telephone. He worked out a way to record sound on cylinders that were coated in tin foil (he decided that his invention would “undoubtedly be liberally devoted to music”). On 1stDibs, find vintage record players.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The main parts of a record player are the plinth, the revolving platter, the tone arm, the stylus and the cartridge. The plinth is the base of the record player, while the revolving platter is the round platform in the middle where you put the record. When you're ready to play a record, you lift the tone arm and place the needle or stylus against the vinyl. Then, the cartridge inside of the tone arm produces electrical signals as the stylus moves over the record's grooves. These impulses amplify to play music. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of record players.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023How much an antique record player cabinet is worth depends on a variety of factors. The age, materials, maker and condition all impact value. If the record player remains inside the cabinet, and whether or not it is operational will also affect the price you can expect to receive for it. Having the cabinet evaluated by a certified appraiser is a simple way to find out how much your piece is worth. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of record players.
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