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this turntable is a joke. but i was listening to the table at half volume (honest.). i got this item expecting an AWESOME record playing experience. the speakers on this thing blew out within my first record, and started rattling like CRAZY.
and i found the thing was constructed of [.]. ALSO my first record got gouged to death by the needle. (i literally watched shaves of my record peal off). of hot glue, plastic, and wood (no joke.They used hot glue.). i opened the turntable up to see what was wrong (it was way to easy to do). i am not being over critical, and this is obvious since i have never had a turntable.
it has no weight control, so it just went right ahead and killed Jethro Tull's aqualung. the speakers are NOT full range, and you will not "enjoy" LPs in your garage OR ANYWHERE.i am sorry to be so vicious, but don't take the risk of buying this player.ON THE BRIGHT SIDE.well.it played my records i suppose.but it sounded awful. what i got was a mess. (you might be thinking: well obviously you just had the volume way to high.).
This is not for people looking for great sound.in fact it sounds very much like the old record player I had up in my bedroom back in the mid 60's.but that in it self is part of the charm of this unit for me. Considering the price ($79.99)I am totaly happy with the overall sound and workmanship. I play old 45's on this player and that's about it, so if your looking for a little trip back in time this unit fits the bill. I read some rather unimpressive reviews before deciding to purchase the Crosley CR49 Traveler Turntable. The negative reviews appeared to be coming from folks who seemed to have unrealistic expectiations for such a small unit like the CR49 and in such a low price range.
Will try a new needle but gee whiz, this one is only one month old. Needle skips from first song to almost end of album. Very cheaply made. I have had it a month and it is already broken.
I got out my old 45s and made a nice display. After reading the pros and cons, I waited until I was sure to order this record player. The only problem is that the rpm is faster, but this is minor. I enjoy hearing the old tunes again with the distinct sound of vinyl. Finally I made the move and I'm glad I did. It's just what I had in mind.nostalgia.
The turntable is plastic and very flimsy but it still very nice and works good. its really nice.
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