What is the difference between a Vinyl and Turntable?

Both Vinyl and turntables are almost related things in the world of music playback, but they act for different purposes and are distinct from each other. In this blog, we are going to explore the major difference between vinyl and turntable.

Analog audio is stored on vinyl, sometimes referred to as a vinyl record or just a record. It is made out of a flat, spherical vinyl plastic disc with spiral grooves etched into both sides.

The audio is stored in these grooves, and when the needle turntable is inserted into the groove and the record starts to rotate when the vibrations from the grooves are then transformed it into sound signals.

Vinyl records have various sizes, one of the most common ones is 12-inch LPs also called long-play, and 7-inch singles.

Vinyl records are played on a turntable, commonly referred to as a record player. A motorized platter spins the record, an arm with a needle (stylus) tracks the grooves, and a cartridge holds the stylus and transforms mechanical vibrations into electrical impulses. It is a standalone audio player.

Turntables are available in different styles from budget-friendly devices for casual listeners to high-end audiophile gear for connoisseurs seeking the highest sound quality. 

Additionally, more recent turntables may have USB ports for scanning vinyl records, movable tonearms, anti-skate controls, and speed adjustments.
Conclusion:

In conclusion, a turntable is a device used to play vinyl records by spinning them, tracking the grooves with a stylus, and converting the vibrations into electrical signals for amplification and playback. Vinyl is the physical medium in the form of a record that contains audio information.

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