Find Federico on MastodonFind John on MastodonFind Alex on MastodonFind Club MacStories on Mastodon

Quanta: A Delightfully Simple yet Powerful Way to Listen to Vinyl Using AirPlay

MACSTORIES EXTRAS

More stories for Club members.

Quanta: A Delightfully Simple yet Powerful Way to Listen to Vinyl Using AirPlay

My iPad mini connected to my record player using Quanta.

The way we listen to our favorite music has changed dramatically over the last few decades, and even more so in recent years. However, one format has remained constant throughout: the vinyl record.

Born in the late 19th century and dominant in the early 20th, vinyl has survived the compact cassette, compact disc, MP3 download, and now streaming, and has even increased in popularity over the last 15 years. But as we increasingly turn to our smart speakers to provide our music, and with vinyl setups remaining quite bulky, it has been very difficult to combine the two without losing the quality of sound you get from a vinyl record.

This story is for Club MacStories, Club MacStories+, and Club Premier members only.

Join the Club and get access now.

Already a member? Sign in