Crosley Portable USB Turn Table, $160
After much research and musings on music players vintage and new, we finally pulled the trigger on a new record player that looks vintage. I know, I know: super lame. But hear me out.
99% of the time I advocate buying the Real Thing, but in this instance I”ll cop to a few weaknesses that led me down the reproduction path.
A: Dipping a toe into the vintage record player market left me quite certain I was way in over my head. These things require repairs and knowledge, and let’s face it, if the Mr. and I haven’t figured out how to program our thermostats we’re probably not going to have the time to decode a fading technology. B: The Crosley has a USB port, and yes, I will plug my iPod into it! C: It’s turquoise. Come on.
So there you have it. I sold out for a repro record player. And secretly I’m really, really excited. Let the LP hunting begin.
How long til 8 tracks come back? Or are the kids in Bushwick already fawning over those? (Are the kids in Bushwick these days?) We had some mean 8 track dance parties back in the day.
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You did the right thing. As I speak, we are in possession of 3 vintage record players, only one of which works (the other two ran into needle issues that we didn’t feel like dealing with). Sometimes buying a repro is just a means to an end – in this case actually getting to hear some music on vinyl. Have fun with the hunt!
Validation received and accepted. I just know that’s what would happen to us: broken needles languishing for months on end. We’ll have some tunes when you come for dinner next month!
I back it! Repro purchases sometimes really are the best. And turqoise?? Pshhhh. Sold. Lovely blog! So thrilled to have found you! Following now. xo, Erika
Same here! Love your blog, Erika, and just added you to my reader. Thanks for stopping by!