Perhaps I need to do more of a google search for my issue but recently, I've toyed with playing records again.
Started fairly innocently. Recently acquired an old console stereo but never messed with it. Then, a friend suggested that my household needed a record player and records. Knew that in recent years past, record players were a bit of a "thing" with the younger bunch but then, told him that I already had a record player.
On a lark, bought a batch of records off of Ebay and have enjoyed listening to some older records. Not perfect sounding but alright. Right now, for me, playing the stereo is more of past time amusement more than anything. Have no interest in being some sort of professional audiophile and buying a turn table and speakers, etc. Never say never, though.
So recently, bought an Emerson, Lake and Palmer record but I believe it's a newer one. Doesn't seem to play the same. Then last week, received a brand new favorite as a treat from a special someone. This record is new, but a whole lot thicker than the old ones. And it's not playing worth flip.
Thought that something was wrong with the console and it probably needs a tuneup of sorts. This morning, tried playing one of the old records and it played fine.
So wrote all of that to write this: What is the dealio with records these days? Why are people even interested in them that much? Novelty or what? For me, it's been fun listening to a few old time favorites of mine. That's all, though.
Also, are new records less able to play on an older machine? Again, probably need to check google again but thought this would be an interesting topic.
Finally, who would I contact, in Dallas, to check out an old console stereo? Any suggestions?
Thanks for reading all of this, looking forward to reading a few opinions and I hope everyone is gearing up to having a great weekend!!!
Sincerely,
Elisabeth