Best Audio & Video Turntables
Selectable internal stereo phono preamplifier and USB connection to your Mac or Windows computer.Selectable 33-1/3, 45, and 78 rpm speeds; +/-10 percent or +/-20 percent pitch adjust; high-accuracy quartz-controlled pitch lock.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"And like many other people my age, the crates of vinyl got stored and rarely played. Well, recently while going through some old keepsake items, I kept looking at those old crates of records and caught a new vinyl bug. I did pick up an extra stylus head and opted for an Audio Technica AT440MLB cart and now this thing really sounds good. It comes with Audacity software to load onto your computer so you can just plug the unit into your computer and archive all your vinyl to MP3, etc. But it is a known fact on these Turntables, this built in Pre amp, even when not in use tends to darken or muddy up the overall sound or your records. I plan on keeping mine stock just in case I ever want to archive all my vinyl one day..and have worked around the whole "Muddy, Dark" sound issue with the use of the AT440MLB cart and a little ol thing called an EQ. A little EQ adjustment for Vinyl...store the setting in one of the six pre sets on the Technics EQ and all done. But if you just want to play your records with a quality unit that will sound great, not tear up your records and looks fantastic I highly recommend this unit."
"I have been listening to my vinyl more and more lately and, while there wasn't anything wrong with my old turntable, I just kept thinking/feeling that I wasn't getting the best sound from it so I started looking around for an upgrade. I'm not one of those guys who sits around in a smoking jacket sipping brandy... analyzing the sound quality of my music. It is heavy (there is a large metal weight bolted inside the bottom of the chassis (I found this out by watching a couple youtube videos). There are a lot of features here that I'll probably never use... not a DJ so I don't know that I really need to change the pitch of my music or play a record backwards. I fully expected the cover to cost a crazy amount of money and for it to be such a huge pain in the ass that I'd just say the heck with it."
Connects wirelessly to speakers and other devices equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology or to wired audio systems and powered speakers via included dual RCA output cable.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The problem with vintage is that how does one *really* know it is in good shape without taking it home? Some of the things we pay extra for on that model are: a) Quartz timing control. I'm told some bad recordings had the speed off, so this is a way to manually correct it. I've got a couple hundred records, and have not yet found one that had the speed obviously off, so I can't see any value in this. Seems like something that might give a little thrill to hear it once or twice, but to pay extra for this ability? In theory, this is better, as we can adjust the stylus to ride heavily enough in the grooves to provide good sound, but not so heavy as to cause undue wear to the records. They say a change of cartridge makes a big difference in sound. Some people will spend hundreds of dollars on high-end cartridges to tailor the sound just to their liking. It's worth paying extra for this feature, if only to make the records portable. This uses the same mechanism as the ever-popular Crosley Cruiser, but adds battery operation, which I love. Gotta find out if those scratches are "skippers" before paying the full $1 and taking up room in my apartment for more junk. I bought this for sixty bucks at a local Half Price Books store, which also sells records. If you're listening to a Crosley with this mechanism, you're really missing out on how good vinyl can actually sound. For the money, it gives just what one is after: 1) Affordable. 2) HiFi-grade sound. 3) Not too big or heavy. 4) Semi-automatic operation. It makes it very nearly as convenient to play a record as a CD, yet we still have the option to do it manually. I wasn't careful enough in repacking, and I crunched up the edge of the slip mat, so now the records don't spin flat. But considering it is basically a copy of the famous DJ-favored Technics 1200, which was a mature design to begin with, that's probably not even a concern."
"I have owned 5 different record players including a vintage turntable. There is a button to manually lower the arm at any point in the record, which is helpful for when you have something other than a 12" or a 7". I have owned some lower end record players and I would recommend this over a Crosley any day. The sound quality is great, and the Bluetooth was not a feature I was thinking I would use, but I was proven wrong again."
"The sound just blew me away, I put the unit straight through a test of fire by running it into a professional audio interface with direct monitoring (no AD/DA conversion), and from that to a pair of active Genelec studio monitors. And if you complain that "assembling" the unit is difficult (putting three pieces together before running it), you're just beyond hope."
"I am fairly new to collecting and listening to music on vinyl but for all of my needs thusfar this machine has been great."
"Super simple to set up and I haven't had any issues with speed control or other playback issues."
Built-in switchable phono pre-amplifier with RCA output cables to connect to audio systems and powered speakers.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The problem with vintage is that how does one *really* know it is in good shape without taking it home? Some of the things we pay extra for on that model are: a) Quartz timing control. I'm told some bad recordings had the speed off, so this is a way to manually correct it. I've got a couple hundred records, and have not yet found one that had the speed obviously off, so I can't see any value in this. Seems like something that might give a little thrill to hear it once or twice, but to pay extra for this ability? In theory, this is better, as we can adjust the stylus to ride heavily enough in the grooves to provide good sound, but not so heavy as to cause undue wear to the records. They say a change of cartridge makes a big difference in sound. Some people will spend hundreds of dollars on high-end cartridges to tailor the sound just to their liking. It's worth paying extra for this feature, if only to make the records portable. This uses the same mechanism as the ever-popular Crosley Cruiser, but adds battery operation, which I love. Gotta find out if those scratches are "skippers" before paying the full $1 and taking up room in my apartment for more junk. I bought this for sixty bucks at a local Half Price Books store, which also sells records. If you're listening to a Crosley with this mechanism, you're really missing out on how good vinyl can actually sound. For the money, it gives just what one is after: 1) Affordable. 2) HiFi-grade sound. 3) Not too big or heavy. 4) Semi-automatic operation. It makes it very nearly as convenient to play a record as a CD, yet we still have the option to do it manually. I wasn't careful enough in repacking, and I crunched up the edge of the slip mat, so now the records don't spin flat. But considering it is basically a copy of the famous DJ-favored Technics 1200, which was a mature design to begin with, that's probably not even a concern."
"I have owned 5 different record players including a vintage turntable. There is a button to manually lower the arm at any point in the record, which is helpful for when you have something other than a 12" or a 7". I have owned some lower end record players and I would recommend this over a Crosley any day. The sound quality is great, and the Bluetooth was not a feature I was thinking I would use, but I was proven wrong again."
"The sound just blew me away, I put the unit straight through a test of fire by running it into a professional audio interface with direct monitoring (no AD/DA conversion), and from that to a pair of active Genelec studio monitors. And if you complain that "assembling" the unit is difficult (putting three pieces together before running it), you're just beyond hope."
"I am fairly new to collecting and listening to music on vinyl but for all of my needs thusfar this machine has been great."
"Super simple to set up and I haven't had any issues with speed control or other playback issues."
Best Turntables & Accessories
Audio-Technica's AT-LP120-USB direct-drive, high-torque professional turntable is perfect for DJs and other music enthusiasts, especially in an era that many would call "postvinyl," when it's no longer the norm for audio/video receivers or even integrated amplifiers to offer a dedicated phono input. It also includes a selectable internal stereo phono preamplifier and a USB output that connects directly to your computer-perfect for digitizing your old LPs to high-quality MP3 or FLAC files for playback from your computer. The turntable uses a DC servo motor to maintain accurate rotational speed at either 33-1/3 45, or 78 rpm, governed by a selectable, high-accuracy quartz-controlled pitch lock-all of which gives new life to 7- and 12-inch singles you may not have played for years. A pop-up stylus target light and stroboscopic platter speed indicator offer visual assistance in queuing and playing your favorite tunes. The turntable comes with a cast-aluminum record platter, a slip mat, and a professional cartridge and headshell (model AT95E) that plugs directly into the tone arm. Selectable internal stereo phono preamplifier and USB connection to your Mac or Windows computer.Selectable 33-1/3, 45, and 78 rpm speeds; +/-10 percent or +/-20 percent pitch adjust; high-accuracy quartz-controlled pitch lock.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"And like many other people my age, the crates of vinyl got stored and rarely played. Well, recently while going through some old keepsake items, I kept looking at those old crates of records and caught a new vinyl bug. I did pick up an extra stylus head and opted for an Audio Technica AT440MLB cart and now this thing really sounds good. It comes with Audacity software to load onto your computer so you can just plug the unit into your computer and archive all your vinyl to MP3, etc. But it is a known fact on these Turntables, this built in Pre amp, even when not in use tends to darken or muddy up the overall sound or your records. I plan on keeping mine stock just in case I ever want to archive all my vinyl one day..and have worked around the whole "Muddy, Dark" sound issue with the use of the AT440MLB cart and a little ol thing called an EQ. A little EQ adjustment for Vinyl...store the setting in one of the six pre sets on the Technics EQ and all done. But if you just want to play your records with a quality unit that will sound great, not tear up your records and looks fantastic I highly recommend this unit."
"I have been listening to my vinyl more and more lately and, while there wasn't anything wrong with my old turntable, I just kept thinking/feeling that I wasn't getting the best sound from it so I started looking around for an upgrade. I'm not one of those guys who sits around in a smoking jacket sipping brandy... analyzing the sound quality of my music. It is heavy (there is a large metal weight bolted inside the bottom of the chassis (I found this out by watching a couple youtube videos). There are a lot of features here that I'll probably never use... not a DJ so I don't know that I really need to change the pitch of my music or play a record backwards. I fully expected the cover to cost a crazy amount of money and for it to be such a huge pain in the ass that I'd just say the heck with it."
"After about 30 yrs, my old Dual turntable finally stopped working, I was apprehensive about changing brands until I started using this Audio-Technica, I am not a professional, but feel like one when playing records now."
"The cartridge is fairly decent."
"While it may seem amateurish, I would like it if had an automatic return at the end of the record. We have inadvertently left it running for hours t the end of the record."
"Few things like getting plastic buttons, not being able to plug directly other RCA cables (already built in), and having a yellowish target light keeps me away fron giving 5 stars."
Best Amazon Launchpad Gadgets
*IMPORTANT - Please be advised that Tile’s connectivity and app are affected by a known Bluetooth issue with devices using Android 6.0.0 (Marshmallow). Tile Mate easily loops onto keychains or attaches to anything you don’t want to lose so you can find it fast. Battery life:One year from shipment: Charging:NoneAll activity measurements and calculations are estimates.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"As it clearly outlines in the screen shots, anyone else who happens to have the app installed and is near you will cause the tile to report its location through THEIR phone. That's right, the company can find out where you shop, eat, go to church, jog, or walk the dog simply by your tile reporting its location through someone else's phone running the app. Once the app is ready to go it pairs with the tile easily and then there are some very interesting features. You do have to register and create an account in order to get to the point where you can tie a tile to the app. If, and I say if reluctantly, you have location services turned on the web site will allow you to view the last known location of the tile(s) under your account on a map. Now proximity here is Bluetooth distance which is at best 10 meters (30 feet) so the location overlaid on the map will be fairly close to where the tile was left as long as the location services on your phone can actually get a GPS lock (this gets far to technical to explain here but buildings, underground parking and just about any structure can block GPS signals). What I really liked, if you have the tile in hand but can't find the phone, double press the silver tile logo and if the phone is within range it will play a tune associated with the app. All in all, this is an easy to use device and there will be dozens of applications you could think of. I found the app very simple both to set up and use. The tile itself while having to real speaker isn't really loud enough to heard when trapped between cushions on a sofa or stuffed in a purse. I like that pairing a tile with the app is painless, totally non-technical. When using the web interface, I found the site easy to access through both the app and PC online. There are so many Bluetooth devices we already use that we can have a good idea of the coverage that can be expected between phone and tile. The app works and does not require a 10-year-old to set it up. Great idea and product but beware the intrusion to your comings and goings."
"No matter what system I tried to introduce him to, what basket was on the counter just for his wallet...was a dismal failure."
"At first, I was so happy with this product, helping me find misplaced keys and cell phone in my family's busy home."
"At first, it went well; I didn't really lose my keys so I'd use the tile a few times a month to make sure that everything was in working order. And it was spotty; sometimes, when the tile was right next to me, it'd take minutes for the app to locate the tile and ring. According to the Tile App, there were a few thousand Tile users around, able to find my device if they stumbled near it."
"After working correctly (or at least seeming to) for a few months I received a warning notice that several of my items--including the camera gear--had moved while I was away on a business trip."
"Could someone from customer support please contact me if they see this or just replace my dead tile?"
Best Audio Component Tuners
Mpow 2 in 1 has a mini and protable body and is designed to convenient your life for which could be easily and quickly connect with your Bluetooth devices within 33 feet.If you are annoyed with the wired devices, Mpow will save you from the mess and simplify. Connect the device to your non Bluetooth headphone/home speakers or car stereo system with 3.5mm audio cable. Now you can enjoy your music via Bluetooth speakers/Bluetooth headsets from your non-Bluetooth media device! Voice Assistant: Long press button “+” and “-” simultaneously for 1 second, you could trigger the “voice assistant function” of your phone, and repeat the procedure to close. MAGIC DUAL CONNECTIONS: This Mpow could connect two Bluetooth devices at once in both modes.And the short-cut button "Pairing Switch" provides you a more convenient way to connect the second Bluetooth device after you paired with the first.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Paired it with adapter made for these headphones."
"The Mpow in the picture has the (included) double male adapter inserted. If you pair your Mpow as a receiver, a long push on the '+' button will trigger the shutter on your iPhone ProCamera. That is, if you have the ProCamera App from the app store, which I highly recommend as it basically turns the iPhone 7 plus into a professional camera (RAW images, better HDR, low light options, manual control of focus, shutter and aperture, on screen histograms) I'm thinking this will come in very handy."
"It is fantastic that it is a receiver and a transmitter in 1 small device. This Bluetooth 4.1 transmitter and receiver comes with... ...bluetooth receiver and transmitter. ...charging cable. ...3.5 audio cable. ...3.5 audio adapter. ...rca cable. ...instructions....... very easy to read and follow. This is the Mpow Bluetooth 4.1 Transmitter/Receiver, 2-in-1 Wireless Audio Adapter for Headphone, Speaker, TV, PC,etc. by Mpow. PACKAGING... ---This 2 in 1 bluetooth transmitter and receiver comes nicely boxed with instructions. PROS... ---very easy to pair up. ---very easy to reconnect. ---very easy to use. ---everything needed to use this device comes with it. ---easy to read and use instruction booklet. ---can pair to 2 devices at once. ---it is a receiver and a transmitter. ---will run a good 12 hours on 1 charge on either mode. ---it has a long range of connection. ---light weight at 3.2 ounces. ---very compact. ---comes with everything needed to use it. ---great price point. ---comes with a warranty. CONS... ---none that I can find so far. I was provided a Mpow Bluetooth 4.1 Transmitter/Receiver for FREE and was asked only to test it and give my honest opinion."
"A little pricey for a Bluetooth adapter at (34.99 what I paid), but it is a very high quality piece for several reasons: - Latest Bluetooth technology (exceptional sound quality and range). - Multiple connection options (the device includes multiple cables to use). - Rechargeable, never have to worry about carrying around a spare battery. Overall, this thing works great."
"I would recommend it to anyone needing to connect a bluetooth device to a non bluetooth enabled device."
"This device works wonder."
"Now I can watch the movies without disturbing her sleep."
"Now it has Hands free call, music stream, navigation voice command etc..."
Best CD & Tape Players
Others looking for convenience will thrill at the sight of 6-disc capability, 6 repeat modes, 40 track programming—and no worries about interruptions to your music, with the ability to change 5 discs while the last one is still playing. Just as crucial to your sonic enjoyment is Direct Digital Path, a heavily shielded, high-quality cable that protects the delicate audio signal from noise emitted by the surrounding circuits. Previously only found on our high-end components, VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) employs a unique D/A conversion circuit to overcome this problem. The result — a virtually noiseless, smooth analog signal based on the digital source to bring out even the most subtle of nuances in your music, movie soundtracks and even MP3s. Others looking for convenience will thrill at the sight of 6-disc capability, 6 repeat modes, 40 track programmingand no worries about interruptions to your music, with the ability to change 5 discs while the last one is still playing. Just as crucial to your sonic enjoyment is Direct Digital Path, a heavily shielded, high-quality cable that protects the delicate audio signal from noise emitted by the surrounding circuits. Previously only found on our high-end components, VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) employs a unique D/A conversion circuit to overcome this problem. The result a virtually noiseless, smooth analog signal based on the digital source to bring out even the most subtle of nuances in your music, movie soundtracks and even MP3s. Plays Audio CDs, MP3-Encoded CDs, CD-R/RWs*.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"(one of the stores was an electronics store). I realize that I am older but I am not that old (79) and still appreciate listening to my reasonably extensive CD collection and I still purchase CD's, and I apparently wrongly assumed clerks still knew about components."
"I also use the 'programable' feature to program certain songs on specific CDs (i.e create a playlist of any of the songs on the CDs you put in) - it's always worked for me."
"I have mine attached to the surround speaker system for home theater. It sounds great and I can get hours of music, Very pleased customer here.Onkyo DXC390 6 Disc CD Changer."
"Bought this for my mother to replace a similar Sony 5 cd unit that finally died after 20+ years."
"But I found that I had several disc that had sections where I would loose the sound from one speaker, or cracking/popping sound, always at the same place."
"It works smoothly, easy to set up and use and the sound quality is great."
"3 months in and the machines brain is not working."
"When I played the same discs in another CD player, they worked fine, so the problem was this Onkyo DXC390 player and not my disc."