If some of your vinyl records are very old (pre- 1950′s normally) then you may find that they play at 78 RPM rather than the more modern playing speeds of 33⅓ rpm and 45 rpm. If you need to convert, or indeed play depending on your objectives, any of those 78 RPM vinyls then you need a USB turntable with the capability to switch between all three speeds. There aren’t many 78 RPM turntables available, most will only play at 33⅓ rpm and 45 rpm, however we have identified a few fantastic products which will both play and convert your older 78′s. On this page we take a look at a few of the very best.
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Numark PT01USB USB Turntable
First up we have a turntable which has already been featured on this site, the awesome Numark PT01USB, which at time of writing is available for the great low price of around $90 with free shipping from Amazon. This plug and play device is perfect for those who want to convert their LP collection to digital formats, comes complete with all necessary leads and software.
This isn’t just a vinyl converter, it is also a fully portable vinyl player! It has a built in speaker and the ability to be powered by batteries if you choose (AC adapter also included), meaning that you can pretty much play your vinyl anywhere! Check out our dedicated Numark PT01USB Review for much more information.
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Jensen JTA-460 3-Speed Stereo Turntable
If you are looking for a turntable as a permanent addition to your home entertainment system, one which is great for playing records as well as converting them to digital formats, then the awesome Jensen JTA-460 USB Turntable should be a serious candidate. It is one of the few USB turntables on the market which can play old 78′s, and has the unique selling point of being able to convert to MP3 without the need of a desktop or laptop PC!
Simply plug in an SD card or flash drive and it will place MP3 files straight to memory, a great innovation! Despite a normal retail price of $99.99, the Jensen JTA-460 can be found on Amazon for almost 20% below list price.
