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Experience the nostalgic sound of vinyl with this fully automatic belt-driven turntable that supports 33-1/3 and 45 rpm record playback speeds and features a USB output for importing your favorite records' tracks to a PC.
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5
Great turntable when you have proper expectations!
on May 10, 2014
Posted by: GRJJH77
from Grand Rapids, MI
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Great turntable when you have proper expectations!
After some time with the Sony turn table I am convinced that many of the negative reviews this turntable gets are the result of either improper expectations or issues with the included software for ripping MP3s.
Addressing the later first, the included software isn’t great and has some issues with 64bit operating systems. I don’t use it, you can use any audio program you want including Audacity that is available completely free. On that note the USB function of this TT works great. You just have to select the Turntable as your source when you are doing your recordings. Alternatively since the TT has an included Pre-Amp you can run line-in right to the sound card and not have to worry about USB or driver issues.
But this is a turntable and ultimately I bought it to listen to vinyl records. I am very happy with it’s performance here. It’s important to understand that for 129.00 you are not getting a pro-level turntable but it’s far and above the cheapo options out there. The cartridge is not changeable, but the stylus is. It’s fully automatic and supports 33 1/3 or 45RPMs. Sorry no 78s but I don’t have 78s so I’m not counting that as a downside because I had that expectation going in. It’s fully automatic so you pop your record on press a mechanical button and it queues its self to the beginning of the record. It will also stop and return the tone arm on its own at the end of the record. You can manual queue using the UP/DOWN button as well. The sound is solid for my rig a decent but not super high end Denon with Yamaha tower speakers.
You do have to place the platter (Aluminum) and set the drive belt when assembling for the first time but it’s made super easy. The mat is rubber and not felt like some higher end systems. The construction is plastic not metal but I don’t have a problem with its appearance.
Is this a pro/dj level TT? Absolutely not and I hope you’re not looking in the 130.00 range for such an item. If you want to upgrade your cartridge, scratch vinyl at parties or tweak you anti-skate and tracking force this isn’t for you. I’d suggest starting at minimum with the Audio-Technical LP-120 and going up from there. If you want something at a low price to listen to vinyl with a good sound that can connect via USB, phono inputs OR line-level RCA inputs this is it. The RCA cable is hard wired and a little short but pick up an extension and your’ fine. A great value!
A note on “hum” a have seen a few reviews complaining of hum. This TT is sensitive to being placed close to your speakers/sub and will pass some of that back. Like any TT placement and leveling is important. Also, it will pickup noise if the volume is high and the cover open/off. Not an issue with the cover closed for what it’s worth.
After some time with the Sony turn table I am convinced that many of the negative reviews this turntable gets are the result of either improper expectations or issues with the included software for ripping MP3s.
Addressing the later first, the included software isn’t great and has some issues with 64bit operating systems. I don’t use it, you can use any audio program you want including Audacity that is available completely free. On that note the USB function of this TT works great. You just have to select the Turntable as your source when you are doing your recordings. Alternatively since the TT has an included Pre-Amp you can run line-in right to the sound card and not have to worry about USB or driver issues.
But this is a turntable and ultimately I bought it to listen to vinyl records. I am very happy with it’s performance here. It’s important to understand that for 129.00 you are not getting a pro-level turntable but it’s far and above the cheapo options out there. The cartridge is not changeable, but the stylus is. It’s fully automatic and supports 33 1/3 or 45RPMs. Sorry no 78s but I don’t have 78s so I’m not counting that as a downside because I had that expectation going in. It’s fully automatic so you pop your record on press a mechanical button and it queues its self to the beginning of the record. It will also stop and return the tone arm on its own at the end of the record. You can manual queue using the UP/DOWN button as well. The sound is solid for my rig a decent but not super high end Denon with Yamaha tower speakers.
You do have to place the platter (Aluminum) and set the drive belt when assembling for the first time but it’s made super easy. The mat is rubber and not felt like some higher end systems. The construction is plastic not metal but I don’t have a problem with its appearance.
Is this a pro/dj level TT? Absolutely not and I hope you’re not looking in the 130.00 range for such an item. If you want to upgrade your cartridge, scratch vinyl at parties or tweak you anti-skate and tracking force this isn’t for you. I’d suggest starting at minimum with the Audio-Technical LP-120 and going up from there. If you want something at a low price to listen to vinyl with a good sound that can connect via USB, phono inputs OR line-level RCA inputs this is it. The RCA cable is hard wired and a little short but pick up an extension and your’ fine. A great value!
A note on “hum” a have seen a few reviews complaining of hum. This TT is sensitive to being placed close to your speakers/sub and will pass some of that back. Like any TT placement and leveling is important. Also, it will pickup noise if the volume is high and the cover open/off. Not an issue with the cover closed for what it’s worth.
My Best Buy number: 0777981502
My Best Buy number: 0777981502
What's great about it: Sound quality, ease of setup, cost to performance.
What's not so great: Included software, noise pickup.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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4
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5
Features
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Experience the nostalgic sound of vinyl with this fully automatic belt-driven turntable that supports 33-1/3 and 45 rpm record playback speeds and features a USB output for importing your favorite records' tracks to a PC.
Bit rate Recording quality
What's the best bit rate one can get out of a recording (kbps)?
It's user selectable, driven by whatever software you use. You can choose any quality you like up to and including lossless .flac
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