The improved Crosley... from 2007 

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These People are delusional. Sure if you play a track without hiss and cracks, anyone can hear its digital, but if you have a digital recording of a vinyl play there is no way

As much as I like the aesthetic of pre-1980 turntables, the 80s is the best decade for turntables. Yes, there was a lot of crappy crosley level turntables on cheap desktop AIO stereo units, but the best turntables were made in the 1980s. Just about every mid level turntable from the 80s is more than good enough for anyone but audiophiles. The best turntables of the 80s are the best ever made.

@@christo930 what are some brands and models to look for? I'm in the market myself.

​@@itscarve If you are looking for a brand new one, Audio-technica makes a pretty good entry level turntable for about 150 usd. If you're looking for a used turntable, the regular name brands (Technics, Sony, Pioneer etc) all made excellent entry level turntables in the 80s. You can get some really cool models that have cool features like being able to treat it like a CD and play the tracks in any order you like, or play only track 2, 4 and 7. Or Quartz lock, which continuously monitors the speed and makes it perfect (no wow and flutter). Or another popular one is the ability to play both sides of the record without flipping it. The downside of 1980s turntables though, is most will need at least some minor work, like changing the belt (though Quartz Lock tables don't use a belt) or replacing the stylus. Unlike the model in the video, most 80s turntables will need to be attached to a stereo system to play (they don't have a built in amplifier or speakers) records. Most will have a high quality phono level pre-amp. The downside to that is you won't get a line out and will require your stereo to have a phono input and not just "auxiliary," though there are many models that have line-out or selectable phono/aux switch. This can be overcome with an external phono pre-amp if your stereo doesn't have a phono specific input (plus, most of them have a ground wire that also needs to be attached to the stereo). If your stereo is modern, it very well probably doesn't have a phono input. Another drawback is you may have to replace the cartridge because a new stylus is not avail or priced too high. But Audio-Technica has you covered. They make some very good and reasonably priced cartridges with reasonably priced and widely available replacement styluses. One other thing to consider is that something sold in the 80s is pushing 40 years old. It might have bumps and bruises. It might have been owned by a smoker and smell of tobacco. This can be cleaned, but it has to be cleaned inside and out to get rid of the smoke smell. Either way it will probably require some cleaning and polishing. There are cheap turntables almost indistinguishable from modern poorly made turntables today, though even with these cheap ones, they were better physically built then. The mechanism from a Crosley Cruiser was invented in the 80s. But the really bad ones were almost all integrated into a AIO unit and not a separate component detachable from the stereo. Hope this helps. Good luck. It will be fun.

@@itscarve If you are looking for a brand new one, Audio-technica makes a pretty good entry level turntable for about 150 usd. If you're looking for a used turntable, the regular name brands (Technics, Sony, Pioneer etc) all made excellent entry level turntables in the 80s. You can get some really cool models that have cool features like being able to treat it like a CD and play the tracks in any order you like, or play only track 2, 4 and 7. Or Quartz lock, which continuously monitors the speed and makes it perfect (no wow and flutter). Or another popular one is the ability to play both sides of the record without flipping it. The downside of 1980s turntables though, is most will need at least some minor work, like changing the belt (though Quartz Lock tables don't use a belt) or replacing the stylus. Unlike the model in the video, most 80s turntables will need to be attached to a stereo system to play (they don't have a built in amplifier or speakers) records. Most will have a high quality phono level pre-amp. The downside to that is you won't get a line out and will require your stereo to have a phono input and not just "auxiliary," though there are many models that have line-out or selectable phono/aux switch. This can be overcome with an external phono pre-amp if your stereo doesn't have a phono specific input (plus, most of them have a ground wire that also needs to be attached to the stereo). If your stereo is modern, it very well probably doesn't have a phono input.

@@itscarve (Part 2 if 2. Keeps disappearing) Another drawback is you may have to replace the cartridge because a new stylus is not avail or priced too high. But Audio-Technica has you covered. They make some very good and reasonably priced cartridges with reasonably priced and widely available replacement styluses. One other thing to consider is that something sold in the 80s is pushing 40 years old. It might have bumps and bruises. It might have been owned by a smoker and smell of tobacco. This can be cleaned, but it has to be cleaned inside and out to get rid of the smoke smell. Either way it will probably require some cleaning and polishing. There are cheap turntables almost indistinguishable from modern poorly made turntables today, though even with these cheap ones, they were better physically built then. The mechanism from a Crosley Cruiser was invented in the 80s. But the really bad ones were almost all integrated into a AIO unit and not a separate component detachable from the stereo.

Many of the school record players have solid state amplifiers, though many are tubes. The problem is they peaked in the 70s, maybe the early 80s, but even by then they were not the quality they once were. They also don't use good cartridges. They use a replaceable cartridge/stylus combo. I don't think they make them anymore. Plus, they are crystal cartridges. Many of them don't have the power to use a MM cartridge.

In the dying days of Califone, they rebranded the Crosley Keepsake, and made them in their familiar turquoise color instead of brown.

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Good on you mate. I'm straight, but love is love; it's beautiful and I wish you both the best ❤

Congratulations! 😻♥

Yeah I'm far from straight and I'm happy being gay 👬

What does vwestlife have to do with you coming out?

Yeah for sure.

Anders Enger Jensen also doesn't copyright claim the use of his music in RU-vid videos, which makes it excellent for these demos. Techmoan uses those tracks a lot for that reason, too.

It's okay, many of us weirdo's here to support you.

Had to pause for a moment there 😅

LMAO, forgot about him.

I remember the legendary "chainsaaaaawwww" :D

my favorite of his is the big logitech pc speaker blow out

“Circa 2009” 😂 come on

They did another crossover with VCRs

uxwbill is still around and still making videos.

I saw that too! "Crazy Rhythms", great record!

That was the CR49 Traveler, the model which preceded the Keepsake.

The only thing more New Jersey would be watching Uncle Floyd while listening to Bruce Springsteen.

3 mil, not 3 mm. A mil is a thousandth of an inch.

Yes, Dual turntables are fantastic, the more vintage the better. I also like vintage Elac Miracord (or Benjamin Miracord) turntables. :)

Shellac. Breaks when you drop it.

Shellac, not vinyl.

@@vwestlife Ok. Thank You.

Betamaxx - "Lost Formats"