Turntables "Vega": characteristics and models

With the advent of the 21st century, vinyl turntables have become fashionable again. Their sales increased significantly as many artists began releasing their albums on vinyl records. The most popular are Vega retro-players, which make it possible to fully evaluate the sound of songs and enjoy realistic “live sound”.

Modern stereo players have a number of advantages. They allow you to listen to your favorite music in excellent quality.

Many people buy them for this very reason.

Thanks to the new technology, all the achievements of the 20th century have been preserved. But at the same time, an additional technological filling has appeared in the device of the players, which makes it possible to listen to music on records more comfortably and in a new way. For example, some modern gramophones have built-in phono stage or bluetooth transmitters. This makes them popular even among young people who are not indifferent to the pure sound of songs.

It should be noted that the sound of vinyl records is significantly different from the sound of CD players. Indeed, when recording the first, the sound wave turns into an electrical impulse. As a result, it is possible to produce “live sounds” with the help of the player.

You also need to take into account the fact that vinyl is not something new in the field of music. Such records are time-tested classics.

To understand what the player is, you need to familiarize yourself with its device in more detail.

1. First of all, it is a faceplate or, in other words, a support disk on which the plate is placed.
2. Tonearm or lever. A cartridge with a needle must be attached to it.
3. A weight or counterweight with which you can easily adjust the downforce of the needle.
4. Anti-skating or in other words a device for adjusting the compensator.
5. Pickup head or cartridge. This part is considered the most important part of the entire turntable. After all, it is she who is responsible for reading musical sounds from the plate. The pickup heads can be different. The sound quality and tuning features of the player depend on which head is used.

In any case, a diagram is attached to such a gramophone, with the help of which you can repair minor faults yourself and understand the tuning features.

The Vega player is represented by a huge number of models, which differ in small details or modifications. The most popular among them are the following.

The Berdsk radio plant was engaged in the release of such devices. They appeared in 1990 and were intended to reproduce sounds from records of various formats.

Therefore, at one time they were snapped up too quickly.

The cartridge of this turntable is electromagnetic. In addition, it includes a hitchhiking and microlift.

The auto-stop works immediately after the end of the record, then the tonearm returns to its original position, and the device itself is immediately disconnected from the mains, which is very convenient. You don't have to jump up to stop the record.

As for the technical characteristics, they are as follows:

• the power of the player is 6 watts;
• the disc makes 45 revolutions per minute;
• operating frequencies have a range of 20 thousand hertz;
• the detonation of the EPU is 0.13 percent;
• the signal strength is 64 decibels;
• such a device weighs 4.4 kilograms;
• the dimensions of the player are 43x1.12x34.9 centimeters.

These players were also developed and produced by the radio factory in Berdsk. Their appearance among the population dates back to 1984. This device was originally intended to work with a complex of non-professional radio equipment. With its help, you can play records not only from mono records, but also from stereo records.

The technical characteristics of "Vega 110 S" are as follows:

• the disc makes 45 revolutions per minute;
• the knock coefficient is 0.15 percent;
• labor forces have a range of 16 thousand hertz;
• the weight of this model is 10 kilograms;
• the dimensions of this player are 43x38x13 centimeters.

This model was also released in 1990, moreover, by the same Berdsky plant.

The device includes a hitchhiking, which is triggered immediately after the end of the sound. After that, the tonearm returns to its original position, the turntable is completely turned off. As for the technological characteristics of this model, they are as follows:

• the disc rotates at 45 rpm;
• labor forces have a range of 20 thousand hertz;
• detonation is 0.13 percent;
• power consumption from the network is 6 watts;
• the dimensions of the player are 43x13x36 centimeters;
• the device weighs about 5 kilograms.

First of all, professionals do not recommend saving money when buying a turntable. You should not choose too cheap models without fully making sure of their quality. Otherwise, you can ruin your favorite records. Therefore, you need to opt for the models described above or just consult with experts who will recommend a decent device.

As for the choice of needles, some of them are spherical, while others, on the contrary, are made with an elliptical sharpening. Vinyl connoisseurs give their preference to the latter. In any case, in a good model, you can always replace both the needle and the cartridge. If the purchased player has a budget cartridge, then it must be replaced with a more expensive and high quality one. In addition, other components may need to be replaced as well.

If we consider the price of such devices, then in this regard, preference should be given to old, used models. In terms of their quality, they are absolutely not inferior to new and expensive players. In addition, in some cases, the sound of older models can be much better.

But it will be impossible to replace or return them after purchase. New models are often given a guarantee, and the player must be returned.

Before buying, you need to ask the seller what accessories are suitable for the purchased model. You also need to find out whether there is an opportunity to purchase them if necessary, and where it can be done. If this is not possible, then you will either have to hope that the device will not break down, or in the event of a breakdown, look for the necessary part from collectors.

In the end only good things can be said about Vega players... This is a time-tested classic that will definitely suit connoisseurs of good music and collectors. Therefore, if there is an opportunity to buy a high-quality device for listening to your favorite records, then it is best to immediately take one of the models from this brand.

For an overview and demonstration of the operation of the USSR-made VEGA-122 S player, see the video.