( 8 reviews )
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Posted: 08-06-2009
I've had no mechanical problems from my player, so I can say that I have enjoyed the player tremendously. Yes, it has plastic parts, but for around 100 bucks I did not expect titanium. It is perfect for what I wanted it for--dancing with my daughter, and secondly, an evening on the front porch with some vinyl, a glass of wine, and a pipe. I play old 78s on it as well as new alternative/hard to classify stuff. If you're not a sound snob, this one will take care of you.
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Posted: 06-16-2008
I bought this turntable specifically to play old 78's, but at that high speed, the turntable seemed to shake. Plus, the tonearm is cheap plastic. After just two weeks of light use, it completely stopped working and I returned it to amazon. I picked up the Numark PT-01 Portable Turntable instead and it works great. It doesn't look retro, but it plays records great, which is the most important thing anyway.
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Posted: 07-26-2007
This turntable is certainly one that looks good if you're going for that retro look, but it's sound quality is almost unacceptable. It's nice that it can play 78's, as I've inherited some of my grandmothers old 78's, but for anything else, it's not worth it. The overall sound is tinny and a poor representation of vinyl's potential. I had motor problems not long after I received it; it kept stopping in the middle of a song, sometimes with enough force to send the stylus scratching across the record surface. I don't know if the motor was overheating or what, but it was unacceptable, and it certainly is not good for the records. I would recommend spending a few more bucks and going with a lower-end Technics or Rega instead of this, if you're looking for good quality sound. If not, and retro looks are all you really want out of this turntable, this is the turntable for you.
