What Is a Jukebox & How Does It Work?

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The History of Jukeboxes

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How Does a Jukebox Work? Traditional jukeboxes used records or CDs, while modern ones rely on digital technology. Users select songs via a touchscreen interface or physical buttons.

Sound Selection

In traditional jukeboxes, records or CDs are indexed, and users choose songs based on their location in the mechanism.

Amplification and Output

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