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Alphatheta Euphonia Professional 4-Channel Rotary Mixer - BlackQuick view
Alphatheta Euphonia Professional 4-Channel Rotary Mixer - Black
The AlphaTheta Euphonia - A premium 4-channel rotary mixer blending digital clarity with analog r...
Virgin Megastore
15,499.-
Pioneer DJ DJM-A9 Next-Generation Professional DJ Mixer - BlackQuick view
Pioneer DJ DJM-A9 Next-Generation Professional DJ Mixer - Black
Stunning Clear Sound QualityThe next-generation club sound of the DJM-A9 comes from extensive dev...
Virgin Megastore
10,999.-
Midas M32R LIVE Digital Console for Live and Studio with 40 Input Channels / 16 Midas PRO Microphone Preamplifiers and 25 Mix Buses and Live Multit...Quick view
Midas M32R LIVE Digital Console for Live and Studio with 40 Input Channels / 16 Midas PRO Microphone Preamplifiers and 25 Mix Buses and Live Multit...
Our goal for M32R LIVE was to combine the best of classic British console designs with advanced m...
Virgin Megastore
10,859.-
Behringer X32 Compact 40-channel Digital MixerQuick view
Behringer X32 Compact 40-channel Digital Mixer
X32 COMPACTThanks to its legendary onboard X32 mix engine, the X32 COMPACT can be your top-notch ...
Virgin Megastore
8,919.-
Nutrapet Operation Table 304 Stainless Steel, With Moveable Grid, With Foot Controller, With Waste Bin Length 120 Cms X Width 60 Cms X Height 58-100 CmsQuick view
Nutrapet Operation Table 304 Stainless Steel, With Moveable Grid, With Foot Controller, With Waste Bin Length 120 Cms X Width 60 Cms X Height 58-100 Cms
NutraPet Operation Table 304 Stainless Steel, With Moveable Grid, With Foot Controller, With Wast...
Menakart.com
7,774.-
Pioneer Xdj-1000 Mk2 Dj Multi-PlayerQuick view
Pioneer Xdj-1000 Mk2 Dj Multi-Player
Based on its predecessor, the XDJ-1000MK2 improves usability through enhanced track browsing and ...
Virgin Megastore
5,199.-
Thermaltake Level 20 Battlestation RGB Gaming DeskQuick view
Thermaltake Level 20 Battlestation RGB Gaming Desk
Thermaltake Level 20 RGB Battlestation. Type: Straight, Table top shape: Rectangular shape, Prope...
Virgin Megastore
3,989.-
TEKA Diamond RS15 2B 1D Inset glass sink (TEKA-115160007)Quick view
TEKA Diamond RS15 2B 1D Inset glass sink (TEKA-115160007)
TEKA Diamond RS15 2B 1D Inset glass sink (TEKA-115160007)
Jumbo Electronics
3,649.-
BOSCH |14cm| Warming Drawer Cavity volume 20 l | Heating plate made of toughened glass Loading up to 25 kg 5 Functions cool door pushpull 0.81 kW.Quick view
BOSCH |14cm| Warming Drawer Cavity volume 20 l | Heating plate made of toughened glass Loading up to 25 kg 5 Functions cool door pushpull 0.81 kW.
Eros.ae
3,599.-
OFYR Cage 120Quick view
OFYR Cage 120
The OFYR Cage is the perfect accessory for professionals who love to show cook. Its dome-like str...
Virgin Megastore
3,285.-
Pioneer PLX 1000 DJ TurntableQuick view
Pioneer PLX 1000 DJ Turntable
Pioneer PLX 1000 The DJ quality PLX-1000 direct drive analog turntable is designed for DJs who e...
Virgin Megastore
3,099.-
Edifier Air Pulse A80-BL Tiffany Wood Styling Active Bookshelf Speakers - Blue BTQuick view
Edifier Air Pulse A80-BL Tiffany Wood Styling Active Bookshelf Speakers - Blue BT
Hi-Res Audio Certified With Terrific Sound Quality - Hi-Res Audio Certified. You Can Now Play Hig...
Virgin Megastore
2,999.-
Behringer X Air XR18 18-channel Tablet-controlled Digital MixerQuick view
Behringer X Air XR18 18-channel Tablet-controlled Digital Mixer
The Behringer Xenyx 802S is an affordable and powerful tool for beginning content creators and pr...
Virgin Megastore
2,869.-
Behringer S16 16-Channel Digital I/O StageboxQuick view
Behringer S16 16-Channel Digital I/O Stagebox
Digital mixing has revolutionized virtually everything in the live-entertainment production workf...
Virgin Megastore
2,749.-
Yamaha 16-Channel Mixing Console with Effects USB MG16XUQuick view
Yamaha 16-Channel Mixing Console with Effects USB MG16XU
The Yamaha MG16XU analog mixer is well-suited for portable rigs or permanent installations, with ...
Virgin Megastore
2,649.-
Yamaha MG16XCV 16-Channel Stereo MixerQuick view
Yamaha MG16XCV 16-Channel Stereo Mixer
D-PRE discrete Class-A mic preamps deliver a clean and natural sound. The MG16X CV mixer employs ...
Virgin Megastore
2,559.-
Zoom LiveTrak L-12 Digital Mixer - 12 ChannelsQuick view
Zoom LiveTrak L-12 Digital Mixer - 12 Channels
Whether you want to capture a rehearsal, produce a quick demo, or create a great-sounding concert...
Virgin Megastore
2,499.-
Neumann KH120 Active Studio Monitor - GreyQuick view
Neumann KH120 Active Studio Monitor - Grey
Powerful compact bi-amplified studio monitor with superb impulse response and resolution. Analog ...
Virgin Megastore
2,435.-
Arturia Keylab 61 MKII MIDI Keyboard Controller - WhiteQuick view
Arturia Keylab 61 MKII MIDI Keyboard Controller - White
The KeyLab series by Arturia combines the pro build quality of a classic synthesizer with the vas...
Virgin Megastore
2,399.-
Behringer 2600 Blue Marvin Limited-Edition Analog Semi-modular SynthesizerQuick view
Behringer 2600 Blue Marvin Limited-Edition Analog Semi-modular Synthesizer
Limited-edition 2600 Blue Marvin with True Spring ReverbFew synthesizers are as celebrated as the...
Virgin Megastore
2,399.-
Rode NTG5KIT RF-Bias Shotgun MicrophoneQuick view
Rode NTG5KIT RF-Bias Shotgun Microphone
The NTG5 is a short, ultra-lightweight shotgun microphone ideal for use in the most demanding rec...
Virgin Megastore
2,339.-
Motorola Razr 50 8GB 5G Smartphone, Beach Sand, 256 GBQuick view
Motorola Razr 50 8GB 5G Smartphone, Beach Sand, 256 GB
Motorola Razr 50 8GB 5G Smartphone, Beach Sand, 256 GB
Jumbo Electronics
2,299.-
Behringer X-Touch Universal Control SurfaceQuick view
Behringer X-Touch Universal Control Surface
Lay your hands on your music with the X-TOUCH Universal Control Surface. This brilliant controlle...
Virgin Megastore
2,089.-
Rode Rodelink News Shooter Kit Wireless MicrophonesQuick view
Rode Rodelink News Shooter Kit Wireless Microphones
RØDELink represents the next generation of digital wireless systems. Using a Series II 2.4GHz dig...
Virgin Megastore
2,079.-
Behringer Europower PMP4000 16-Channel 1600W Powered MixerQuick view
Behringer Europower PMP4000 16-Channel 1600W Powered Mixer
The amazing PMP4000 Powered Mixer packs tremendous power (2 x 800 Watts stereo or 1,600 Watts in ...
Virgin Megastore
1,969.-
Presonus with USB Type-C 8 Channels Analogue MixerQuick view
Presonus with USB Type-C 8 Channels Analogue Mixer
With its instantly familiar analog mixer design, the StudioLive® AR8c is the easiest way to recor...
Virgin Megastore
1,899.-
Yamaha 12-Channel Mixing Console with Effects MG12XUQuick view
Yamaha 12-Channel Mixing Console with Effects MG12XU
The MG12XU from Yamaha is a compact mixer capable of twelve simultaneous inputs that is ideal for...
Virgin Megastore
1,825.-
Presonus Eris Pro 6 - 6.5-Inch Powered Monitor - BlackQuick view
Presonus Eris Pro 6 - 6.5-Inch Powered Monitor - Black
Listen to your mixes reproduced with lifelike realism! The Eris Pro 6's symmetric design and cons...
Virgin Megastore
1,799.-
Andis Agc2 Agcb Ultraedge Super 2-Speed Brushless Detachable Blade Clipper - BurgundyQuick view
Andis Agc2 Agcb Ultraedge Super 2-Speed Brushless Detachable Blade Clipper - Burgundy
Andis Agc2 / Agcb Ultraedge Super 2-Speed Brushless Detachable Blade Clipper - Burgundy
Menakart.com
1,724.-
Kidkraft Pirate Sandboat PlayhouseQuick view
Kidkraft Pirate Sandboat Playhouse
*Free delivery only applies to orders delivered with city limits of Abu-Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai & Sha...
Virgin Megastore
1,699.-
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About Turntables

You can buy a turntable to hype up a vintage corner in your home or it could also be a gift option for someone who is a music fanatic. There can be so many other reasons to buy this music product, but before you hit the buy button, do not forget to research a bit. You may find some new features added to make the product compatible with today’s needs. So, spend ample time and find the best out of all.

You need a turntable to play vinyl records that contain your favourite tracks. Even though the world got bitten by the digital bug,  turntables still remain as music lovers’ fantasy. Vinyl records were earlier played on gramophones until the invention of turntables in 1930 took the audio & Hi-Fi industry by storm. There is something about watching the vinyl records spin, which is why this fascinating device still stands on its toe to this day. The massive base ready to spin, and a flexible arm ready to groove to the music of your favourite track is enough to fill the room with soothing melodies.

The components and functions of a vinyl record player

The best turntable consists of a base, a platter, an arm, and a cartridge. The primary function of the base component is to make the whole system running by holding the motor on which the platter and the vinyl record spins. The platter component is responsible for delivering a constant speed of 45 RPM to the vinyl record. There is also a mat on the top of the platter component, which helps it to stay put. The arm of the turntable remains at a perfect angle to move smoothly around the vinyl record and is flexible enough to move in and out. Meanwhile, the cartridge, which consists of a diamond-shaped stylus, transmits the grooves of the vinyl record into sound waves. Sound waves are then transferred to the turntable amplifier and speakers to deliver the desired vocal output.

Vinyl record player coupled with perfectly placed speakers

Your speakers might be powerful with awesome sound quality, but the real deal is where you place them. Before anything else, ensure that your turntable has a firm and flat surface to rest on, and it is not on the same surface as the speakers. Also, it is crucial to isolate it from any electrical noises such as wireless transmitters. To find out an ideal placement for the speakers, start from the place where you usually sit and make sure the speakers are at a 60-degree angle from there. As a rule of thumb, one speaker must be 4 feet away from the other. The height of the tweeters (small drivers on the speakers) must also be the same level as your ears. By considering the abovementioned factors, you can ensure that a turntable with speakers produces perfect sound quality.

Let’s review the best retro record player of all time

The suitcase-style shell of Crosley’s brand still brightens up the room with its aesthetical look. Not just that, the newly added engineering makes the product the best turntable. Starting with the most amazing features – Well, it has got dial-in record’s speed with pitch control adjustments. And, it easily synchronises with Bluetooth connections to stream digital music through built-in speakers. Other noteworthy features are – belt-driven mechanism, plays three speeds, headphone jack, RCA audio out, and 6” full-range speakers. You can definitely go for this product if you are beginning your vinyl adventure as the looks urge you to explore more and advanced features will not want you to switch to digital alternatives.

Professional adaptation: What turntables do DJ’s use?

Disc jockeys create rhythmic sounds in between the track records. Those sounds come through a technique of scratching when the DJ moves his fingers back and forth. You cannot scratch any vinyl drive or more specifically, any turntable. Among the two categories of a vinyl record player, direct drive is the one for DJs because the motor resides directly under the platter, which delivers consistent speed. Also, turntables have higher torque; thus, making it easier to create unique sound effects due to spinning vinyl records. If you are wondering which brands produce the best DJ turntables, they are none other than Technic and Pioneer. However, the Technic SL series are the most notable ones. Here, S stands for Stereo while L stands for Player.

Meet one of the best retro record players of all time

The suitcase-style shell of Crosley’s brand still brightens up the room with its aesthetical look. Not just that, the newly added engineering makes the product the best turntable in history. Well, it features a dial-in record’s speed with pitch control adjustments. And, it easily synchronises with Bluetooth connections to stream digital music through built-in speakers. Its other noteworthy features that will amaze you are a belt-driven mechanism, three-speed playing capacity, headphone jack, RCA audio out, and 6” full-range speakers. You can definitely go for this product if you are just beginning your vinyl adventure. Check out our retail search engine to explore the products.

Tips on how to buy Turntables online

Factors such as budget, space, and technical know-how are important to consider when searching for the perfect turntable. The good news is, a few small details can make even a cheap turntable stand the test of time. However, ending up with a high-end version of a turntable with speakers on the one hand and old records on the other is not the situation you want to be in because they are not compatible. Read the pointers below to discover how to prevent such a situation.

  • The budget vs your purpose – As a buyer, your objective in using the product can reasonably revise your budget. An entry-level turntable is enough for someone who has started up listening to vinyl records as a hobby. However, with professional DJ turntables, you need to be flexible with budget constraints. Keep in mind that you buy a turntable either with a cartridge or leave a room to buy one.
  • Direct-drive vs belt-drive – These are two different turntable categories having different looks yet similar vocal output. However, if you are a professional DJ, only a direct-drive turntable would work for you. From the price end, belt-driven turntables are less expensive. Considering usage, each of them is equally sufficient and satisfactory.
  • Go for the required equipment support – We recommend you pay only for the extra specifications that you need. Do you have an amplifier at home? Then find a turntable without an in-built amplifier to cut down the price. Do you need a USB port to digitize your record later? If yes, then pay for this extra feature.
  • Manual or automatic turntables – Manual or automatic pertains to the function of putting the needle onto the vinyl record safely without damaging it. The automated technique works with a push of a button, while the manual method works only when you place it. The difference lies in the budget, wherein automatic players are a little expensive. Mid to high-end turntables are mostly manual.
  • Digitization of analo g ue records: Do you have any plans to transfer your favourite music to CD? Then, you need a vinyl record player with an in-built USB port. Buying a separate digital music collection is another solution. Most online sellers offer the MP3 version of records you buy from them. However, DJ turntables bring this feature by default.

Now, you might have already determined the best turntable that suits your needs and requirements. If yes, here are some of the high-tech brands that you can choose from when buying turntable online in Dubai: Vinyl, Crosley, Rega, Clearaudio, Pioneer, Denon, Victrola, Technics, VPI, and Thorens. Get started with your shopping journey here on Shops.ae by exploring the options that await you!

Question & Answer

Are turntables and record players the same?

A turntable is one of the items of a complete record player unit. So, it does not work the same way as a record player. Turntables do not consist of an amplifier and speaker, and more specifically, they cannot work alone. Besides, a record player is a whole package which you purchase, plugin, put on the vinyl record, set the cartridge, and play your favourite records. Turntable, on the other hand, can work if you connect an amplifier, platter, and cartridge to it.

Are turntables supposed to wobble?

If the turntable wobbles, the platter’s defective character can be seen. However, a typical wobble of 0.5mm-1mm is acceptable. As per industry standards, 0 mm variance is categorized as perfect. Beyond that, the turntable is labelled as cheap. If the record player wobbles more, it can affect the voice output as well, in that a thump or rumble can be easily heard. Experts have the scale to measure any defect but, as a new user, you must request assistance.

Are turntables back in style?

Turntables are very much in fashion with a modern look and the latest upgrades. Therefore, till the time DJing through turntables stays in trend, they will remain popular. During the time when turntables were almost dead, they have been revived. Of course, their popularity in the modern era would not have been possible without upgrades, and here we have stylish cartridges, solid tonearms, new techniques in motors, and many more.

Can cheap turntables damage records?

Yes, they can. And this is due to an undersized platter, built-in speakers, and a wrong-sized stylus. A cheap turntable might lack counterweight, which, in turn, can damage the vinyl record hugely due to the imbalanced weight it puts. In the same way, a wrong-sized stylus damages the different sized vinyl records by disturbing the speed. A basic turntable from a good brand, however, may be cheap but not damaging.

Why are turntables so expensive?

The customer base of turntables is pretty small as compared to other digital music devices, such as CDs/stereos/speakers. Also, the manufacturers are relatively on a fewer end, thereby making the price stay still. With additional features, prices often get increased. If you try to look for DJ turntables, they are the most expensive, as they are in demand. Mostly, their price depends on the built-in features and upgraded electronics attached to them.

Let’s get everything straight again. A basic turntable with quality speakers and good looks would be enough to fulfil basic needs. If not, then you must get your hands on some extra specifications such as upgrade facility, USB port, and many more. Explore all of them at our shopping platform and see what makes you hit the buy button.