Vinylspilleren
Vinylspilleren, commonly referred to as a turntable in English, is a device used to play vinyl records. It converts the groove modulations on a rotating disc into electrical signals through a cartridge and stylus mounted on a tonearm. The signal is then amplified and sent to speakers or a recording system. A vinyl spiller comprises several core components: the platter that holds and spins the record, the motor and drive system (which may be belt-driven, direct-drive, or idler-wheel), the tonearm and cartridge with stylus, and the phono preamplifier or line-level output that shapes the signal for playback.
Turntables differ in drive type, automation, and usage. Belt-driven models are common for home listening and
Operation and setup require attention to mechanical alignment and electrical considerations. Proper leveling, tracking force, anti-skating,
Historically, electric playback became standard in the mid-20th century, with the 33 1/3 rpm LP introduced in