Tiny Vinyl, a new miniature vinyl single format, has been released with mixed results. Developed by Tiny Vinyl and pressed in collaboration with the world's largest vinyl record manufacturer, these 4-inch singles are nearly identical to standard 12-inch LPs or 7-inch singles, except they're smaller. They have a standard-size spindle hole and play at 33⅓ RPM.
Testing these tiny records revealed both positives and negatives. On one hand, playing them on manual turntables like the Audio Technica LP-120 with a nude elliptical stylus worked well, allowing for good tracking of the grooves. The sound quality was not comparable to a quality 12-inch pressing, but it still sounded good.
On the other hand, automatic-only turntables will struggle to play these records due to their small size and the fact that the auto-return mechanism kicks in before the stylus reaches the groove where the music starts. This is because most automatic turntables are not equipped to set the stylus at anything other than 12 inches or 7 inches.
The format's benefits for casual listeners include the reduced weight and cost, making it a great option for those with limited space. However, serious collectors will gravitate towards larger formats like 12-inch albums and 7-inch singles.
Overall, Tiny Vinyl offers an enjoyable listening experience, especially for fans of pop music, but its mass-market appeal is limited due to the need for manual turntables and the compromise in sound quality compared to standard vinyl records.
Testing these tiny records revealed both positives and negatives. On one hand, playing them on manual turntables like the Audio Technica LP-120 with a nude elliptical stylus worked well, allowing for good tracking of the grooves. The sound quality was not comparable to a quality 12-inch pressing, but it still sounded good.
On the other hand, automatic-only turntables will struggle to play these records due to their small size and the fact that the auto-return mechanism kicks in before the stylus reaches the groove where the music starts. This is because most automatic turntables are not equipped to set the stylus at anything other than 12 inches or 7 inches.
The format's benefits for casual listeners include the reduced weight and cost, making it a great option for those with limited space. However, serious collectors will gravitate towards larger formats like 12-inch albums and 7-inch singles.
Overall, Tiny Vinyl offers an enjoyable listening experience, especially for fans of pop music, but its mass-market appeal is limited due to the need for manual turntables and the compromise in sound quality compared to standard vinyl records.
. I mean, they're cute and all, but are they really worth it? The weight and cost savings might be cool for casual listeners, but what's the point if you can't even play them on a proper turntable? It's like trying to listen to music on a smartphone speaker... just not gonna cut it 
. And don't even get me started on sound quality - I've had better vibes from my old 7-inch records 
. Still, I guess it's nice that they're giving those with limited space an option 
. Maybe Tiny Vinyl will find its niche and become a fave among pop fans 
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. And I'm not sure about the sound quality thing... I mean, it's still good, but if you're a vinyl snob like me, you'll be all like "this just isn't the same". Still, for those fans of pop music or wanna make some space in their record crates, tiny vinyls might be the way to go 
i'm so stoked about tiny vinyls!!! 
they're like the perfect combo of portability & quality listening experience 
i mean, who doesn't love a good 90-second pop song on-the-go? 
how are we supposed to enjoy our tunes without manual control? 
but hey, it's still better than streaming right? 
at least you can feel the weight of that vinyl in your hands 
and the thrill of holding a tiny record is just too cute 
. Like, who thought these were a good idea? You get the good stuff – song, music, vibes – but lose the awesome album artwork and liner notes. It's like eating at McDonald's instead of fine dining. And don't even get me started on the sound quality – it's not bad, per se, but I wouldn't trade my 12-inch collection for these anytime soon. Unless you're one of those casual listeners who just wants to fawn over your record collection without actually enjoying music, then Tiny Vinyls are all yours 
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. but at the same time, i feel bad for serious collectors who'll be like, 'no way' 
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And don't even get me started on the sound quality – I mean, come on, it's not like it's going to blow my mind or anything 
. Still, for casual listeners who want a fun and affordable option, Tiny Vinyl might be worth giving a shot 
. I mean, who wants to have to manually flip records all the time? That's just too much hassle for me.
! but yeah, sound quality wise, they r just not on the same level as them big 12-inch albums