Posts by Carl Mueller

Here are 6 of the most common and popular audio music formats that you might consider for a home arcade or game room. Some are easier to source these days than others whereas several might be more a...

The audio cassette tape was invented in 1962 by the Belgian office of Dutch electronics giant Philips. For decades moving forward, consumers could choose to buy their favorite albums in either...

Many 45 RPM records have a small hole in the center to fit onto the record player and stay in place. Other 45s were produced with a large round hole punched out of the center that required a plastic...

Vinyl record come in speeds that turn 33 1/3, 45 or 78 revolutions per minute on a turntable hence the number designation for each. The 33 1/3 and 78 records have a diameter of either 10" or 12"...

With record players making a comeback, a new generation of music listeners are becoming familiar with the technology and in particular, the stylus or needle that is required to transfer sound from...

Back in the day, it was difficult to find a home that didn't have a record player in it. Until the compact disc (CD) was introduced in 1982 and began to take over the music market, the record player...