Levysoitina

Levysoitina, often translated as vinyl player or record player, is an electro-mechanical device used to reproduce sound from gramophone records. It consists of a turntable that spins the record at a constant speed, typically 33 1/3, 45, or 78 revolutions per minute (RPM). A tonearm, fitted with a stylus (needle), rests in the record's groove. As the record spins, the stylus vibrates according to the modulations in the groove, and these vibrations are converted into electrical signals by a cartridge at the end of the tonearm.

These electrical signals are then amplified and sent to loudspeakers, producing audible sound. Early levysoitina were purely mechanical, relying on a sound box and horn to amplify the stylus vibrations. The development of electricity and electronics led to the modern electromechanical design. Key components include the motor for turntable rotation, the platter, the tonearm, the cartridge, and the stylus. The quality of these components significantly impacts the audio fidelity.

Levysoitina experienced a significant decline in popularity with the advent of magnetic tape and later digital audio formats like CDs. However, they have seen a resurgence in recent years, particularly among audiophiles and collectors, due to the perceived warm sound quality of vinyl and the tangible nature of records. This revival has led to continued production of both new and refurbished levysoitina.