kääntöpöytä

Kääntöpöytää, a Finnish term, translates directly to "turntable" or "record player" in English. It refers to an electro-mechanical device used for playing gramophone records. The core component is a rotating disc, the turntable itself, onto which a vinyl record is placed. A tonearm, equipped with a stylus (needle), is then lowered onto the record's groove. As the turntable spins, the stylus tracks the modulations in the groove, converting them into electrical signals. These signals are then amplified and sent to a loudspeaker, reproducing the recorded sound.

Modern kääntöpöytä designs often incorporate features such as adjustable tracking force, anti-skating mechanisms, and various speed options to accommodate different record types. They can range from basic, all-in-one units with built-in amplifiers and speakers to sophisticated, component-based systems requiring separate preamplifiers, amplifiers, and speakers. The resurgence of vinyl records in recent years has led to a renewed interest in kääntöpöytä technology and the unique listening experience it offers. The physical interaction with the record and the analog sound reproduction are often cited as key attractions.