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- First reviewJuly 11, 2016
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- First review commentOctober 1, 2016
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Play 33 and 45 rpm records with this Pro-Ject Essential III turntable. Its DC-powered motor keeps vinyl rotating smoothly without excessive vibration, and the gold-plated RCA connectors ensure quality stereo sound. This Pro-Ject Essential III turntable celebrates the Beatles' most famous album with artwork from Sgt. Pepper's bass drum displayed on the chassis.
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First off, I have no idea why BB has not sent me a review request for this and several other purchases. I should be a VERIFIED PURCHASER but for whatever reason BB can't get it together. On to the 'table...
It is a stunner in the looks department and as for ease of set up and use, it is a winner there. I also bought the Beatles '64 table but it HUMMED like a BIG FAT hummingbird. Ridiculous. Back it went and not long after this 50th Anniversary Edition of Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band turntable arrived at the Best Buy Magnolia Design Center in the San Diego Mission Valley store.
As I said, it is gorgeous. The sound is superb and the set up is, for whatever reason, far easier than the '64 Edition was. And nothing but music comes out of this turntable. Because this 'table is so good I may give the Beatles '64 Edition another chance and order up another one.
But this 50th Edition has the '64 beat on looks alone. I like both and may still own both but this one STOMPs the '64 Edition I briefly owned (under two weeks before I gave up on curing the HUM). As always, BB and its employees are fantastic with the exception of getting out the email request for me to review my purchases.
I have two new UHD-HDR Curved TVs to review and still no request from BB. I digress...
I seriously doubt anyone could be disappointed with this player. It does what it should with style. I listen to music, not equipment. But I look at my equipment and this one is a keeper for the sound it reproduces flawlessly (i.e.,No HUMMING!!) and it has looks to match.
Superb!
My Best Buy number: 2025860911
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Philips Norelco OneBlade hybrid electric trimmer and shaver, QP2520/70
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I have had my Philips-Norelco One Blade for over a month and should be listed as a verified purchaser but apparently BB is behind the curve on this one. Again. ;-)
This electric trimmer is the BEST! It really works and by that I mean it works great! I have never had such a close shave and I normally go through at least two blades a week so this little wonder will soon "pay for itself"!
When my son comes home from college I will ask him if he would like one as I not only recommend it but will happily buy him one to take back to school with him.
Great product and my Best Buy Sales Associate was Amy at the Santee, CA store. She knew what to recommend and helped me get exactly what I needed! A real pleasure having her help me out.
My Best Buy number: 2025860911
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The DP-300F has been designed with heavier base construction for reduced vibration and improved performance. This easy-to-operate fully automatic record player comes with a manual lifter mechanism that lets you to place the needle on the record wherever you want, so you can skip to a different song in the middle of a side. The tonearm has a removable headshell for ease of cartridge replacement, and features adjustable balance and anti-skating controls for proper tracking. The diecast aluminum platter produces uniform rotation for smooth flutter free operation. The turntable is powered by a DC servo motor and belt drive system and has rotation speeds of 33 1/3 or 45 rpm. Built-in phono equalizer preamp connects to almost any receiver or amplifier for an open, more enveloping soundstage. Includes a MM cartridge so you can enjoy your analog record collection right out of the box as soon as the DP-300F is connected to your home hi-fi system.
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5
Another excellent product!
on May 14, 2017
Posted by: SSSS
I should be showing up as a "verified purchaser" as I have had this turntable for a few weeks now. Normally Best Buy sends an email asking me to comment on my purchases but so far I have yet to receive one. If it comes, I will simply update my experience with this fine piece of equipment.
Being handicapped I sometimes just want to sit there a few minutes after the record has ended before rising to turn it over and this fully automatic 'table allows just that. The Best Buy sales associate that helped me out is Anthony at the Santee, CA Best Buy. A great young man that takes pride in his job.
It also powers off upon the return of the arm so that I I choose to activate the sleep timer on my receiver, everything shuts off at the end of the record!
It is very easy to set up and plays perfectly on both old and brand new albums. Don't let anyone tell you that a fully automatic turntable is not "good enough". This one does the job and makes life a little easier in the process. On sale or not this turntable provides high end sound for a real world price.
My Best Buy number: 2025860911
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Listen to your vinyl collection with this TEAC TN300CH turntable, which features an authentic belt drive and an MM-type cartridge phono equalizer amplifier for optimal performance. A USB digital output and analog phono/line output simplify connectivity.
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5
Superb and as with my other 'tables, fun!
on November 12, 2016
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In the past year I, like so many others, have rediscovered vinyl. Today I picked up my very first totally manual turntable, the Teac TN-300 in the cherry wood finish. Gorgeous looks and sound! Easy to set up and am on the third side of "Roy Orbison - The Ultimate Collection". Do I think vinyl "sounds better"? Nah! It sounds great but that's also true of CDs and other digital formats. What sets vinyl apart is the feel. Yup. You have to pick it up, hold it place it on the 'table and when it's done, flip it over and do it again!
Then there's the gatefold experience to consider. LIner notes, photographs and again, the tactile experience of holding these in your hands is fun. I knew this 'table was manual going in and I will just deal with that aspect. It is worth it.
Like my Crosley Keepsake Deluxe, this Teac is a keeper. I highly recommend it to all that want to listen to the music and not obsess about the equipment. The TN-300 is excellent and so is Best Buy.
My Best Buy number: 2025860911
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This Pioneer Elite SX-N30 stereo receiver features an Ethernet port and Bluetooth wireless technology, so you can enjoy audio from a variety of digital sources. The phono input lets you enjoy vinyl records and the AM/FM tuner lets you listen to your favorite radio stations.
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I picked this up today as it arrived at my local Best Buy after I placed my order there a few days ago.
First impressions are that this is a quality piece of audio equipment and after at least a couple of weeks I shall do a follow up review. Pandora One was easy to set up but I need to remember my SiriusXM info before I can get that going. Bluetooth from all three laptop PCs is fine and I will be trying out the DLNA feature too. I will test out the Mac later on to see how it does. I downloaded the SX-N30 application to my Android phone and so far it's as handy as the one for my Onkyo receiver.
I need to check out the rest of the receiver with my CD players and both turntables. I will also look into the ease of use in finding and saving internet radio stations. This is a cursory review but so far I am pleased.
My Best Buy number: 202586091
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The BLISS memory foam cushions on these V-MODA Crossfade M-80 M-80V-U-WSILVER headphones provide the comfort you need during extended listening sessions. Analog isolation helps prevent background noise from infiltrating your music.
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...The included cable is waaaaaaaay toooooooooo shhhhhhhhhhhhhort!
Build quality is high but again the cable is ridiculously short. I tried to plug them into an adaptor to listen to my stereo but that didn't work at all. Still, I think these will do nicely and via my iPod, FiiO X1 or Android phone the music is excellent. It would be nice if there was an additional cable of 10 or so feet in length. I do prefer over the ear headphones but these are pleasant enough for me to overlook that and besides, I knew they were on-ear and ordered them all the same.
The cable sucks. Did I mention that? ;-) Overall the headphones are quite good.
My Best Buy number: 202586091
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Bring vintage style to your sound system with this Crosley suitcase turntable. The compact design and carrying handle make it easy to move this device from room to room, and the full-range stereo speakers deliver big sound in a small package. Boasting a belt-driven turntable and adjustable-weight tone arm, this Crosley suitcase turntable delivers smooth, skip-free playback.
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As I said I would do in my initial review of the Crosley Keepsake Deluxe, I bought another one from Best Buy. Ordered it yesterday from my local Best Buy. I nearly bought the Crosley Dansette Junior but I knew I would keep that one and so I ordered this one up for my older brother.
One brother down and one to go. He is more a digital kind of guy and I already sent him a Sony CD changer I got a BB and he's been very happy with it for over two years now. Maybe I will just get that Dansette Junior to hook up to my Onkyo TX-NR818...
I also ordered a new Pioneer Elite SX-N30 and a pair of V-Moda Crossfade M-80 headphones. Those are for me. My thanks to Best Buy online and my local store for the excellent service and selection. As always, it was a pleasure shopping there!
My Best Buy number: 2025860911
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Enhance your audio experience with these Sennheiser wireless headphones. High-performance transducers deliver clear, immersive sound, while the seven audio profiles and listening modes let you customize your experience for any situation. These Sennheiser wireless headphones have an ergonomic design and plush ear cups that keep you comfortable while you listen.
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I recently ordered these and picked them up last Thursday evening. I am not one to believe in a "break-in" period, for me it is either they work or they don't work, with the latter having the caveat that the item may be defective.
These Sennheiser RS 195s are superb! I have several sets of 'phones of which only one are wireless and that pair went south after a few years of use. They were Sennheiser RS 120s and the RS 195s are vastly better except for distance from the source. If I am downstairs I can only hear them as far as the bottom of the stairs. Not a problem but it could be for some folks.
My hearing is fine and is tested every three years but I wanted a quality made pair of wireless headphones and that is exactly what I got from Best Buy and given that they were on sale at substantial savings I cannot find any fault in my decision to purchase them.
When I listen to music, I expect to hear music. Not equipment. Not static. Just music. That is what I hear from these excellent headphones whether the source is CD, vinyl or internet radio.
My Best Buy number: 2025860911
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Bring vintage style to your sound system with this Crosley suitcase turntable. The compact design and carrying handle make it easy to move this device from room to room, and the full-range stereo speakers deliver big sound in a small package. Boasting a belt-driven turntable and adjustable-weight tone arm, this Crosley suitcase turntable delivers smooth, skip-free playback.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5It takes you from there to back again...
By SSSS
As a teenager I owned a GE Wildcat portable record player and while that one was a changer and this one is one at a time I can tell you that this sweetheart of a turntable brings back the memories!
Don't let someone tell you that Crosley makes nothing but junk because my experience over the last 9 months has been nothing less than great. I also have a fully automaticTechnics direct drive turntable and it too is a blast. Like the Technics, this Crosley will return the arm to its resting point at the end of the album but doesn't shut off and that is better than so many other turntables (high end included) that just keep the tonearm spinning in the center of your record. Again, like the Technics the Keepsake Deluxe has an easily replaceable cartridge. I play both my turntables through my 40+ Sony receiver (it has two (!) phono inputs!) and both sound great!
I have been so impressed with my Keepsake Deluxe that I am considering another for one of my brothers. I sent him a photo of mine and he thought it was sweeeeeet! Is the Crosley Keepsake Deluxe as good as more expensive models? It makes me smile and that's as good as one can hope for. It has yet to "ruin" any of my records and I doubt it ever will. I can put in a "better" cartridge if I so desire but right now the stock one works just fine. I can (and have) listen via headphones via the supplied jack. I have not used the units ability to digitize records for computer playback but if I want to, it's there.
I have had zero regrets buying this Crosley. There's a kid inside all of us and this turntable brings mine out each time I cue up a record.
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October 1, 2016
Today I ordered another one of these excellent "entry level" turntables. This one is supposed to be for my older brother... I nearly ordered up a Dansette Junior. but I know I would've kept it myself just for the classic looks alone. To anyone sitting on the fence about purchasing a Crosley Keepsake Deluxe, might I suggest you just do so? Mine has worked just fine for 9 months now and I expect no less from this one.
Thanks to my local Best Buy I also ordered a new Pioneer Elite Receiver and another pair of headphones. I shop local and the people at my local Best Buy are a big reason why I am an Elite Plus Member.
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The DP-300F has been designed with heavier base construction for reduced vibration and improved performance. This easy-to-operate fully automatic record player comes with a manual lifter mechanism that lets you to place the needle on the record wherever you want, so you can skip to a different song in the middle of a side. The tonearm has a removable headshell for ease of cartridge replacement, and features adjustable balance and anti-skating controls for proper tracking. The diecast aluminum platter produces uniform rotation for smooth flutter free operation. The turntable is powered by a DC servo motor and belt drive system and has rotation speeds of 33 1/3 or 45 rpm. Built-in phono equalizer preamp connects to almost any receiver or amplifier for an open, more enveloping soundstage. Includes a MM cartridge so you can enjoy your analog record collection right out of the box as soon as the DP-300F is connected to your home hi-fi system.
PLEASE EXPLAIN THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BELT DRIVE AND DIRECT DRIVE. WHICH IS MOST PREFERABLE? TANKS MAR
Belt drive is lighter and supposedly does not cause physical "rumble" in the 'table which might induce vibration problems. I have both Direct Drive and Belt Drive tables and both are excellent. An advantage of Direct Drive is speed control but there are a few belt drive turntables that provide the same adjustment for speed that DD tables have but I have not yet experienced any such difficulty with my three belt drive players.
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The DP-300F has been designed with heavier base construction for reduced vibration and improved performance. This easy-to-operate fully automatic record player comes with a manual lifter mechanism that lets you to place the needle on the record wherever you want, so you can skip to a different song in the middle of a side. The tonearm has a removable headshell for ease of cartridge replacement, and features adjustable balance and anti-skating controls for proper tracking. The diecast aluminum platter produces uniform rotation for smooth flutter free operation. The turntable is powered by a DC servo motor and belt drive system and has rotation speeds of 33 1/3 or 45 rpm. Built-in phono equalizer preamp connects to almost any receiver or amplifier for an open, more enveloping soundstage. Includes a MM cartridge so you can enjoy your analog record collection right out of the box as soon as the DP-300F is connected to your home hi-fi system.
Does this Denon use regular phono plugs to hook up to receiver?
QuietComfort® 35 wireless noise cancelling headphones are engineered with world-class noise cancellation that makes quiet sound quieter and music sound better. Free yourself from wires and connect easily to your devices with Bluetooth® and NFC pairing. And enjoy up to 20 hours of wireless listening per battery charge.
Does it have a sound better or equal to Beats Studio?
Bose QC 35s are excellent. Beats? Beats me...In all honesty I would sooner not listen to music through headphones than subject myself to Beats. Some people make fun of Bose and all one can think of is that it is to look like one an adult version of a "cool kid" in high school. Beats are flaccid in comparison to several other manufacturers offerings with Bose being one of them.
Yes, I have listened, albeit briefly, to music through a pair of Beats Studio 'phones and was left uninspired. Their look is common and without style. Others opinions may differ but this is mine. That said, the choice is yours. Choose wisely and enjoy the music.
Yes, I have listened, albeit briefly, to music through a pair of Beats Studio 'phones and was left uninspired. Their look is common and without style. Others opinions may differ but this is mine. That said, the choice is yours. Choose wisely and enjoy the music.
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