Hi folks,

I’ve decided to make the switch and I’m not sure which vinyl player to go for. Here are my requirements:

  • Good sound, obviously
  • Headphone jack
  • Lightweight
  • Self powered, rather than mains
  • Bump resistant (I spend a lot of time on bus journeys each day)
  • Straps for my back (while shopping for groceries, I need to be hands-free)
  • Waterproof up to 2m because I swim at weekends

Anyway, this post was just for fun. I’m jealous of all your vinyl collections. I’m way too mobile to consider the investment but I wish you all well.

  • over_clox@lemmy.worldEnglish
    3·
    2 months ago

    As much as you’re basically being silly, the technology now exists to actually make a vinyl player that meets most of these requirements. They now have vinyl players that use a laser rather than a physical needle…

    Way above my pay grade though, you’d probably have to get it custom made.

    • Séimhe (sé / é)@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      3·
      2 months ago

      Thanks for the interesting rabbit hole. Apparently the laser is “too accurate” and plays the dust fragments that a needle would normally push aside. But sounds like it could also increase the lifespan of the vinyl.