How to get the best from your vinyl records and kit.
The Vinyl Manual is the 21st century companion for anyone who is
bringing their vinyl music collection back to life or discovering the
joys of vinyl for the first time.
With chapters on turntables and audio kit, it is a step-by-step guide to
getting the most from your vinyl collection and understanding the
technology behind it. We explain how vinyl delivers the unique sound so
loved by audio enthusiasts and its evolution over 100 years, from the
78s of the late 19th century to today's advanced electronic formats.
As well as expert insight into setting up your system correctly and
guides to choosing the right hardware for your music, the Haynes experts
take you behind the scenes of the vinyl industry, including the
super-clubs of the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. We tell you the best way to
build and curate your collection, from dance to rock to classical, and
provide tips from the world's most respected professionals.
Whether you are collecting, recording or just playing, the Vinyl
Manual is the essential companion for any vinyl enthusiast.