can anyone tell me how recordings SOUND on this machine? is it stereo? is there a seperate stylus for 78's?
233786
The CDs, MP3, and radio sound pretty decent, but the 33s (LPs) sound like crap.
233787
This unit has played 33s better than a more expensive turntable. I got it to play my 78s and they sound as good as a 70-80 year old records can sound. You do not have to change the stylus to play 78s. I am real pleased with it and have hooked it to my mac to record record albums than I can not get the CDs.
233788
My CD's sound great! I have not played anything else in this machine. It looks great...beautiful finish to the wood!
233789
The same stylus works for 78's. The record player has two speakers (stereo I assume). Our 33s sound fine to us, but the 78s we have are home-recorded and have a lot of static--don't know how a commercial 78 would sound
233790
I find the sound to be good, It is not a bose but very clear. There is not a seperate stylus, just a conveter for 33s and 45s.
1390043
Well, I bought mine a few days ago and recorded some voice /guitar at home. The recorder was easy to use and the results sound clean. It is very easy to transfer into my Mac and to burn a CD. However my CD will not play in my Sony sound system and I was very disappointed to find that the CD is only usable in a computer. I am not at all tech savvy and at age 75, I probably never will be. I even put the wav files through a software that changed them to AIFF bu all I get is a loud buzz from my CD player. Does this sound right?
1073696
Steve, the recording quality was very bad and we ended up returning the unit. My older sister has an immense album collection we want to convert but we are still looking for a good quality converter and have yet to find one. This has been some years now since we started looking. good luckmc
1545724
There is a microphone line in. You can take out a cable with the same size jacks from the CD player's earphone to the cassette. I presume it will be recorded as mono rather than stereo.
395881
I assume that you are using a standard LP record player. Most amps today do not handle conventional phonos, however, an inexpensive pre-amp between the player and any amp will take care of this.
1708097
For a true audio buff with excellent hearing, that may well be a true statement. For those of us who are older, (I'm 71) and have experienced some hearing loss, It's fine. I'm copying old vinyl records into my computer using a $30 dollar software package called "VinylStudio" which cleans up the pops and clicks, and the finished product burned to CD's sounds great played back on my good stereo system. So, I'm very happy with the standard cartridge. Having said that, I'll probably upgrade to a better cartridge by the time I get halfway through the big box of vinyl albums, simply because I will have worn this one out. I forgot to mention, I'm not a classical music buff. We're into the 50's and 60's music, that we grew up with. Best of luck in your decision. Dick
1176384
Just record it at 45, then record it again at 33. 45+33=78.That's the grand unifying theory of vinyl.
664881
Yes, although for a few more dollars you could buy an Audio-Technica cartridge with an elliptical stylus, instead of this conical stylus, which would make your records sound much better and last longer. This cartridge is very light, it may be better to buy a cartridge that is a bit heavier, for better tracking. Good luck.
1176382
Do not, repeat, do not try to record 78s on 45. It will skip. Unless you can get some 78 styluses, record in 33.
89862
The needle that comes with it works perfectly. No need to buy a different needle. I just bought this turntable largely so I can rip a bunch of 78s to MP3, but before buying another needle like people are saying, I first tried it using the needle that comes with it. And it works just fine on 78s. I have some with good quality grooves, poor quality (scratched, warped, melted) and it works great on all. Of course sounds great on 45s and 33s also.
1625130
My vinyl to pc capture was pre hdmi. I used rca to pc audio input. Software must have vinyl clean up feature.outcome is not high quality, but provided a clean retro sound on cd for a friend who's father recorded the album for her. sorry, HDMI audio in from rca...haven't tried. Maybe Audicity could help
371462
There are build in speakers on the system. The Sound is great/ clear but not too loud, just enough. It is a great system, I loved it, and many of our guest compliment on it. I recommend you to get one, I am sure you'll love it. It also comes with USB cable to upload your original records into your computer...Have fun!!
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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
1278340
Yes, the receiver records in stereo. It's a stereo-recording tape deck. Enjoy.
213186
No - the EQ is Fixed. 2 rca plugs in and 2 out and that's it. BTW are you related to Richard Dyer-Bennet the Folk Music Performer/Archivist? I can understand why you might have some 78's to play. ND
1140371
I haven't tried that yet. I would like to know myself. And also what the yellow icon is below the headphone and microphone jacks. If it does record properly (in stereo) email me at halsmithnauvoo@gmail.com. As a fellow-owner, we have to help each other out.
446352
Nope, I added extra speakers via the headphones out port. That did help add a little low end. But I'd still caution against buying this unit for vinyl records.