"Les tourne-disques"

"Les tourne-disques" are vintage mechanical devices used to play vinyl records. They consist of a turntable that spins the record, a tonearm with a needle or stylus that traces the grooves, and a system of amplifiers to project sound. When the record turns, the stylus reads the grooves’ vibrations, converting them into audio signals, which are then amplified for listening. These machines were popular before digital and compact disc players, offering a tactile and analog way to enjoy music with rich, warm sound quality. They are appreciated today for their nostalgic charm and high-fidelity audio.