Fenton RP165 Record Player: Supported Speeds Explained (33, 45, 78 RPM)

Fenton RP165 Supported Vinyl Speeds

• 💡 The Fenton RP165 record player supports the three most common vinyl record speeds: 33 1/3 RPM, 45 RPM, and 78 RPM.
• ❌ It does not support less common speeds like 66 2/3 RPM, which are extremely rare.

Playing Different Record Types

• 🎵 33 1/3 RPM is the standard speed for typical LPs (Long Play records).
• 🎶 45 RPM is commonly used for 7-inch singles, which often have a larger center hole.
• 🧩 The player includes an adapter to accommodate the larger hole size of 45 RPM records.

Playing 78 RPM Records

• ⚠️ For 78 RPM records, which are an old standard, it is recommended to use a dedicated cartridge and needle.
• 🔬 This recommendation is due to 78 RPM records having a different groove width, and using the wrong cartridge could damage the discs.
• 📉 Playing 78 RPM records is considered uncommon for most users, with 33 and 45 RPM being the most frequent speeds used.