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Turntables and digital sound sources differ primarily in their method of sound reproduction. Turntables are analog devices that physically spin a vinyl record with grooves that move a stylus, which then causes vibrations that an amplifier interprets as sound. On the other hand, digital sound sources like CDs,mp3 files, and streaming services use digitized data, which is a sequence of 1s and 0s, to represent sound waves. These data points are then interpolated back into sound waves through a digital-to-analog converter (DAC). The fundamental ways these two methods store and deliver sound differ, with turntables typically being praised for a warmer and more natural sound but with the downside of potential pops, crackles, and surface noise. In comparison, digital sound files can be more durable and transportable but sometimes may fall short in terms of the nuance and depth of the sound reproduction. The