From a fully automatic to a portable scratch turntable to a lightweight cartridge, we have rounded up the best gifts for crate diggers

While millions are going agog over electronic thingamajigs this Christmas season, there are still those who believe in the old world magic of records. So if you are still sweating over what to gift one such believer whom you hold dear, stop worrying this second, because now you can choose from a variety of exciting gifts. 

Audio Technica LP60
Rs: 15,500
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Anybody’s anybody who owns an Audio Technica turntable will swear by its quality. So if you have a friend who is new to the world of records, you can bet your money on the Audio Technica LP60. It’s fully automatic, has a built-in phono stage, comes with the ability to rip vinyl into digital files and delivers a precise sound. Sounds almost unbelievable for its price, doesn’t it?

Thonet & Vander Vertrag Speakers
Rs 18,000/-
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The Germans are as trustworthy with speakers as they are with automobiles. The Thonet & Vander Vertrag BT bookshelf speakers are a trifecta of quality, response and performance. The Vertrag BT technology sets the listener free and the Howl Bass delivers a natural, deep bass and surrounding sound putting the listener at the heart of the experience.

The Rookie Package: Audio Technica LP60 USB + Thonet & Vander Vertrag Speakers
Rs 27,999
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If your friend prefers listening to albums in their entirety and feels drawn to the ritual of placing a record and watching it spin as the music emanates from its microgrooves, then he is truly ready for a turntable setup. The Audio Technica LP60 + Thonet & Vander Vertrag Speakers is the most ideal combo package for anyone starting out in the world of records.

Pro-Ject Phono Box E
Rs 9,500/-
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The Pro-Ject Phono Box E adds the meat in audiophile music experience at the entry-level price. It is an ideal phono preamplifier for amplifiers that don’t have a specific phono cartridge input. Its advanced circuitry keeps noise and distortion at a surprisingly low level, and the built-in internal shielding and outboard DC power supply leaves no risk for external interference.

Cleaning Kit
Rs 2,000
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Nothing gets the goat of record collectors than dust eating into their carefully curated collection. So to appease them, we have The Revolver Club Cleaning Kit that comes with a proprietary cleaning solution – Groovy, Pro-Ject Anti-Static Record Cleaner Brush and a stylus brush for the cartridge.

Record Sleeves
Rs 100 for 10 Sleeves.
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Record sleeves are to records what mobile covers are to smartphone screens. They protect a record from dust, mold and scratches, thus lengthening its longevity. So pick this one if you really wish for your friend’s record collection to stand the test of time.

TRC Jazz Pack
Rs 32,186/-
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Curated by our in-house Jazz aficionados, The Revolver Club Jazz Pack will tickle every Jazz music lover’s fancy. Why you ask? Because it includes Ornette Coleman’s Free Jazz, Miles Davis’ In A Silent Way and John Coltrane’s Blue Train. Nuff said.

TRC Classic Rock Pack
Rs 34,544/-
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For the love of rock, pick this one. It includes 3 best albums from the 3 most influencing rock bands of all time – Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here, Led Zeppelin’s IV and The Beatles’ Abbey Road. We bet that your friend will hold you in high regard for your gifting skills.

TRC Hip Hop Pack
Rs 34,215
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These are sounds from the hood delivered straight to your friend’s block rocking Christmas party. The Revolver Club Hip Hop Pack is a collection of definitive sounds that have shaped the genre in recent years. That’s right –Kendrick Lamar’s Good Kid, M.A.A.D City, NWA’s Straight Outta Compton and Jay Z’s Blue Print.

TRC Retro Pop Pack
Rs 32,720/-
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This one’s an out and out winner of a collection. It includes Fleetwood Mac’s Grammy-winning Rumours, Michael Jackson’s Thriller – a Grammy Hall of Fame inductee and Stevie Wonder’s Billboard Soul #1 album Innervisions. Besides, good old-fashioned pop albums are a must have in every vinyl lover’s collection.

TRC Modern Music Pack
Rs 34,354
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The oeuvre of a French electronic duo, iconic statement from a rebellious trio and psychedelic sounds from Down Under make up The Revolver Club Modern Music Pack. That’s right – we have bundled up Daft Punk’s Random Access Memories, Nirvana’s Nevermind and Tame Impala’s Lonerism for this season only.

Ortofon OM10 Cartridge
Rs 8,999/-
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The guys at Ortofon outdid themselves with this highly detailed performer. It comes with sophisticated styli, light and rigid cantilevers and advanced magnetic circuitry that produce a level of quality that’s sate-of-the-art within the magnetic category. Simply put – a turntable setup is incomplete without the Ortofon OM10 Cartridge.

Numark PT01 Scratch
Rs 17,500/-
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What more could scratch Djs ask for than a portable turntable that sets them free?  The Numark PT01 Scratch is a first of its kind turntable that can be easily setup anywhere. The exclusive Adjustable Scratch Switch enables any turntablist to grab their favourite records (331/3, 45 and 78 RPMs) and perform every possible scratch routine. You see, mobile hip-hop concert is now a reality. 

Q-Up
Rs 1,500/-
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If your vinyl-loving friend is in the habit of falling asleep while the record plays, then this a gift that will cement your friendship for good. The Q-Up is a high precision device that safely lifts a turntable’s tonearm at the end of the record. It can be configured for a variety of tonearm heights, thicknesses and shapes. What’s more? It won’t affect the tonal quality of the system at all.