I saw in some reviews that some people reported that this product would permanently warp the sound of LPs after a few weeks, is this 100% true?
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My daughter has had hers since May 2014 and it's never warped the sound of her LPs.
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Because the plate is a reduced size. It is possible that some records become warped. Also any record with a warp is exaggerated during play.
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Sorry it took so long to answer. My daughter did not have that experience with her records. She only has a couple of records so far so she plays the same ones over and over and they still sound pretty decent.
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Try to remove and reseat your pick up stylus. The vocal content of a record is likely in mono, while the music is stereo. If the stylus isn't seated correctly it might not respond properly to the vocal content. Of course, I assume you properly removed the stylus guard which the unit ships with installed. I can't imagine you would get any pickup period if you left it in place. I was very disappointed in the unit I bought. The audio quality is such that you won't get any "thumping" bass from the unit. It only has two watts per channel and sounds like a 50's vintage table radio Try to remove and reseat your pick up stylus. The vocal content of a record is likely in mono, while the music is stereo. If the stylus isn't seated correctly it might not respond properly to the vocal content. Of course, I assume you properly removed the stylus guard which the unit ships with installed. I can't imagine you would get any pickup period if you left it in place. I was very disappointed in the unit I bought. The audio quality is such that you won't get any "thumping" bass from the unit. It only has two watts per channel and sounds like a 50's vintage table... » Read More Try to remove and reseat your pick up stylus. The vocal content of a record is likely in mono, while the music is stereo. If the stylus isn't seated correctly it might not respond properly to the vocal content. Of course, I assume you properly removed the stylus guard which the unit ships with installed. I can't imagine you would get any pickup period if you left it in place. I was very disappointed in the unit I bought. The audio quality is such that you won't get any "thumping" bass from the unit. It only has two watts per channel and sounds like a 50's vintage table radio « Show Less
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I agree with the statement that MP3's are horrible. I've tried to convert. Just doesn't happen. What I have found is that music meant for CD, sounds better to me on CD. Music initially recorded on vinyl sounds better to me on vinyl. I kept my records. But I do have an extensive CD collection. I find Vinyl at charity shops and second hand shops for as little as $.25. When buying old records, remember to look for warping, scratches, dirty patches--which may cover hidden damage--, crayon drawings (who hasn't seen this?). In other words look them over carefully.
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yes it would not import to iTunes - I had to look for songs under recent downloads then drag to iTunes and if your cassette was old and warped it will sound like that warped - and for the price it was not worth but maybe 20 bucks and that is what I sold it for a week after I got it.
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Sorry I can't comment on its recording quality since I only have knowledge of the quality of sound when playing pre-recorded cassettes. You can always give it a try and return it via Amazon's return policy if you're not happy with the quality of recorded sound. Amazon is most gracious with its return policy. Good luck!
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Yes, it records exactly the way the record sounds. However, there is a way to try to fix this. You can load a freeware program called "Audacity" which has a scratch and pop remover. It will help some, but you have to do one track at a time and then save them and then burn a new CD from your 'fixed' tracks. It will not make it sound brand new, but it can help on many recordings. Good luck.
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mine did something like this once when i first got it (2 years ago). the turntable was jammed somehow. sorry i can't remember any more details.
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Same VTA. If the platter is shot, you can't avoid "static?" I thought the smaller and smaller tips on current styli would pick up the signal from an unworn part of the groove, so an old record would sound pretty much like new. Not so... I could tell within a few seconds into the vinyl that the mat really knocked out a lot of noise, rumble,distortion.
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I don't think it will. It's less than six months old and it will not play clean sounds anymore, just distortion no matter what setting. I play solo, pretty low volume as well, this is disappointing to me.
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I recorded from the turntable and I got the music, but I also got ambient sounds from the room where I was recording, ie I ran some water in the sink at the other side of the room and that sound recorded, too, and basically ruined the recording of my music. I'm going to call them in the morning. I also have a problem with the level of the volume. The recording was at a very low volume and there is no control on the turntable that will up the volume. I a, also using a Mac.
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Evidently, there is no quality control at this company. There are 4 reviews here that say the unit is a POS(including mine). Get a turntable and receiver at a flea market. Get a new stylus online. Download Audicity (for FREE!). I have done maybe 20 albums since purchasing a receiver and stylus, with Audacity. I remove snaps, pops, and hiss with Audacity, so the CDs sound great.
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I honestly never did do that My pop has told me that you never connect everything to one unit for the fear of electrical damage that could happen so I advise getting PC speakers or better yet there are phono jacks I've seen on a PC system and two bookshelf speakers great sound and the cd burnt with the pc equalizer in it it sounded as if you're in the studio or there in concert so I hope this has helped you and wish you the best. By all means contact me about this Bud Lucas yerington nv
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yes that's what I use. I'll be honest it took me almost a month to figure out. but once I did I love the software. Don't expect it to cut the tracks in the right spot. I always erase their tracks and put them back in the right spot. I do that by finding track listings on wiki, iTunes, amazon, or a site called discogs and write down the track times. It takes a little work. but I haven't found a software yet that cuts the tracks right automatically granted Ive only tried a few. So if you go for it be patient. I don't ever tinker with any of the effects so not sure how good they are. Like echo and crap like that. I just go for a good clean transfer. It does work good for that. In my opion. I did however buy an old turntable for just listening. One with pitch control and the adjustable counterweight and all that kind of fancy stuff. How bout that for an answer. Peace. Hit me up if you got mo questions. I don't mind talkin about records and record players.
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Trying to play CDs on your turntable will create special noises which will result in severe bowel dysfunction and possibly, demonic possession. Do not attempt.
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Yes, but if the song on the 7" is long (over 5 mins), the turntable will stop automatically :(
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If you tried Sony, try again... I've tried ALL of them, kid you not, and the Sony has the best sound quality of all of them. Most all tapes will "click" a little in the player, and you can prevent that a little by sticking your finger in and slightly moving the tape around as it's playing.. sounds like a lame fix, but it works like a charm. Also, try cleaning your tape deck with a cleaner product, that helps. All n all I love the Sony adapter and so do all the people i recommend it to.
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That sounds like a source output issue (either the audio source equipment or the audio file). The Crossfade LPs deliver extraordinary base. Their 50mm drivers help ensure crystal clear, heavy base, without the distortion associated with overloading smaller drivers. I plug mine into my Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and the phone automatically reduces the default volume to 60% to prevent ear damage, because turning it up to 100% might hurt.