Time to dust off the decorations and put your mum’s favourite old carols LP on the stereo – Christmas is just around the corner!
Whether you’re a festive fanatic or a seasoned Scrooge, the holiday period is the perfect time to get your wish-list together in advance to try snag some hi-fi goodies on the big day: it’s been a long year, and now is the best time to treat your record player with the love and affection it deserves.
To help you from getting another lame old box set of deodorant under the tree this year, we’ve put together a handy gift guide to help vinyl fanatics of all kinds make their minds up this season – happy holidays!
New to wax?
If you’re a newcomer to the world of vinyl, then Christmas is the best opportunity to start building an entry level set up.
With the vinyl revival growing stronger and stronger and attracting younger record collectors each year, entry-level turntables have grown exponentially in quality, providing first time buyers with the most cost-effective solution this Christmas.
For a first-timer, it’s definitely worth checking out a turntable with inbuilt speakers, such as the Crosley Cruiser or MBeat Woodstock, both featuring stylish Suitcase designs and inbuilt AUX/headphone inputs to create an all-in-one listening package perfect for beginners.
Wanting to combine your analogue and digital collections?
Are you stuck in that awkward phase where you’re constantly buying records but still relying on the convenience of Spotify around the house?
Get the best of both worlds with an elaborate Bluetooth turntable setup this festive season.
If you consider yourself to be fairly tech savvy, check out the Crosley Gig Turntable, boasting matching speakers and wireless Bluetooth connectivity to let you control your record player through your smartphone.
The MBeat Pro-M also offers similar features, with a wide receiver range of 20 metres allowing you to control your record player from wherever you are in the house.
For the collectors
Maybe you’ve been bitten by the vinyl bug for a while now and you’re starting to run out of storage space, or simply wish to splurge out on a whole new setup to start afresh for 2019.
No fear – we’ve got a wide selection of storage options to suit record collections of all sizes, including crates, shelves and more.
If you’re chasing after an all-in-one package to fulfil your hi-fi dreams, check out our range of bundles on offer, featuring a record storage crate, a wireless Charlotte speaker and a variety of Crosley turntables – you can’t beat this for pure convenience on Christmas day.
Nostalgia Ultra
Nostalgia plays a massive role in attracting newcomers to the vinyl market, and for reason, vintage-styled turntable systems are a popular option for many budding wax fanatics.
If this sounds like you, then check out the Crosley Switch II, fusing yesterday’s looks with the modern wireless technology of today, or the ever-popular Crosley Lancaster, a throwback to the golden age of hi-fi in the ‘50s with the perks of having a built-in radio, cassette tape and CD player as well as Bluetooth and AUX connections.
Minimalist style, maximum impact
Consider yourself en vogue? Of course, you’ll want a record player that reflects your toned down aesthetic and minimalist style, which makes the Crosley C3 your new best friend.
With its quirky design and quality hardware, including an Audio-Technica cartridge and audio grade MDF plinth, the C3 is best-suited for slightly more seasoned vinyl fanatics, and is guaranteed to make a statement in any environment.
Professionals only
Have you gotten to the stage where it’s time to move on from your beloved beginner turntable and enter the world of pro audio?
Take the plunge with a Pro-Ject Essential III.
Handmade in the Czech Republic, these turntables look and sound incredible, featuring high quality hardware and a slew of modern features such as Wi-fi streaming built in – or check out the Pro-Ject Juke Box E for an even fancier solution.
Whatever you choose this Christmas, just make sure you give yourself a pat on the back for keeping physical music sales alive and continuously spreading the magic of listening to vinyl. Happy Holidays from the team at Rockit!