Turntable not only for the retro lovers
Even if it does not seem like that, vinyl is still very popular. At CES 2016, Sony pulled out its first turntable that manages to digitise the vinyl in High-Resolution.
The Sony Hi-Res PS-HX500 turntable can be connected to a computer via a USB port, play a vinyl and convert audio to digital files using a native A/D converter. You can then copy and modify them in different ways - depending on your requirements.
The DSD file format reproduces even the finest sound nuances. Thanks to this fineness, it is ideal for storing and re-playing the vinyls. The free Hi-Res Audio Recorder application will help you to handle the recordings.
The PS-HX500 turntable has an aluminium, pressure-cast swivel disc that is powered by a belt and a two-speed engine. It has a ball head that minimises the resonance. Thanks to the used technology you can enjoy the soft and warm tones of your favourite vinyls.
You can upload DSD files to a compatible Walkman player and enjoy listening to vinyl formats even outside of your house.
Sony Corporation is a Japanese company founded in 1946. Its headquarters is located in Tokyo. Its beginnings were humble. The first product sold under the Sony brand was a transistor radio. It was those radios that played a pivotal role in the company's expansion in the 1960s and the world quickly began to associate Sony products with a reliably stellar price-performance ratio.
In the 1970s, Sony was severely affected by the global economic crisis. Many analysts considered the company effectively defunct and could see no future for it. However, they underestimated the famous Japanese perseverance and courage. The crisis was not a disaster for Sony; on the contrary, it served as a launching pad to even greater heights. The company recovered and soon changed the media landscape with the development of the CD and later the DVD. In the early 1990s, Sony achieved another major success with the introduction of the PlayStation gaming console. It is the gaming consoles that best represent the intersection of the three key areas in which the company operates today – electronics, video games, and the entertainment industry.
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