( 28 reviews )
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Posted: Aug 14 2009
I had it for 4 years, used it every once in awhile...tried to use it today and it wouldn't work. If I had lugged it around a lot, perhaps I could understand why it wouldn't work -- but it literally hasn't been moved in 4 years!
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Posted: Aug 13 2009
I remember when my dad bought his first CD player in the mid-80s, he told me that he thought the music he grew up with (Beatles, Stones, etc.) would never be released on CD. That's why he kept his old turntable and record collection around. Of course, as we all know now, it was rereleased digitally, so he re-bought all his old albums on CD. Consequently, when I first started getting seriously into music, he had no more use for his old vinyl LPs, so he gave them to me. And I subsequently bought this turntable to play them on. The sound is decent (though not quite up to the standards of my previous record player), and I haven't had one record chewed through yet. The player is very simple to operate -- no set up, just plug and play. Some say it looks cheap, but I like its nostalgic look and feel. Some say it plays at a slightly different speed than it should, but this is barely (if at all) noticeable to me. So I think the bottom line is, I love this player. This is my second Crosley turntable. My first was five years old when it wore out. I haven't had this current one for very long, but if my first experience is any indicator, I expect this one to last as well. With a collection of over 200 LPs and 70+ 45s, it is important to me to find a good, long-lasting turntable to enjoy my vinyl. I think this player serves its purpose as being a reliable and dependable way to relive the good old days. I will always trust the Crosley name with my memories.
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( 1 of 1 found this review helpful ) Posted: Aug 12 2009
I got this record player for my boyfriend's birthday present. he loved it so much and it's a great product, especially for the price. it can fit any size record and it has built in speakers that have very nice sound quality. it has to plug in, so it's not completely portable, but the suitcase design made moving it to college with him a lot easier. anyone who wants a nice, easy to use record player should buy this one!
