I’ve been trying to buy a record player because my dad has a huge collection of old records. But just seeing most of the reactions to these kinds of cheaper record players from people who are super into vinyl has almost scared me away from buying one. I don’t want to destroy my dads records but I also don’t want to spend more than 200 dollars... But this video has done a good job of convincing me that I don’t have to spend hundreds of dollars to get a adequate record player
Correct....they won’t damage. But if you can afford the C100 or C20 go for it because the magnetic cartridge they have is even better for your records. Also the Collegiate is very good. Thanks for watching!
Try playing your records on a decent record player and you will understand what you have done to them. sorry but the needle is so poor that it will literally cut the record each time it's played, put your record on a good player and it will sound as a high shhhhhhhh sound as you have removed the indentations in the groves.
I've owned all types of record players/turntables. From vintage 1950s to modern direct-drive ones. I'm no teenager...I'm pushing 40. I've been using turntables since I was a toddler, and was into records way before they became popular again about a decade ago. I will say this...these suitcase record players WILL NOT destroy your records with just regular play. You actually have to make an effort to get them to ruin your records. As something to get started with, or just to have next to your couch or bed for personal listening, or even to have on your front porch in the summer when you're chilling outside, they are fine. Of course you're not going to get the same audio quality that you'd get from an expensive high-end setup, but that's not the point. It is what it is...it's kinda akin to portable stereos...you're not gonna get the same audio quality that you'd get from high-end, but it will play and it will sound good. So please don't mock or look down or ridicule people who buy these. That culture does more to ruin vinyl collecting and vinyl culture than anything. Remember this: to a teenager and to a lot of the working class, spending more than $300-500 on a setup is not a justifiable or feasible choice to them. It wasn't for me 20+ years ago. That's why I got into vintage electronics...I could pick up turntables and records to play at the local Goodwill and not have it break me. So please, encourage people to get into this, not discourage them with ridicule and salty comments.
I got this exact record player for Christmas! I have played my mom and aunts old records from the 70s, and my own growing collection of Queen vinyls. And even musical records and a Frank Sinatra from ‘61! No harm done, I love it. It has been almost three months and I have no complaints whatsoever! I love showing my friends kids what vinyls are and who some of the greats are!
It's been a long time since your comment, but this is super reassuring to hear!! I'm a uni student that has studied the Beatles for the entire semester, and I just bought the original vinyl of The White Album (1968) as my very first record (someone was selling it for $35?!?!) I was super nervous about wrecking it if I played it too much, but I'm glad to hear that it isn't a problem :) I was looking at this record player to buy to play it once it comes in! So thank you!
Got one for Christmas too! It sounds great, lightweight, and looks great. It can also plug into your computer and record the vinyl! Perfect for sampling vinyls for music!
i just bought a brown one of these at jc penney for $40 and its loud as hell, i love it. jammin out to lana del rey right now. i highly recommend zia records for your vinyls
It makes me so happy to find a vinyl RUclips channel not completely destroying one of these new portable players for being too bad at reproducing the sound or having an overweight tonearm that destroys your records or something. I got mine (exact same color) about the same time you posted this video back in 2018.
Just picked one of these up in brown today at Walmart for $25, along with a Bohemian Rhapsody vinyl set. I'm blown away with the quality for the price! Great video!
I just ordered this thing for 35 euros on sale. I was kinda scared it wouldn't be a good decision as I did some research and people keep saying to not buy the suitcase players. But this video definitely put me at ease and I can't wait to try it out. I got 2 records from P!nk with it too. Ps: Disney and Lady Gaga. I applaud you for your great taste in music good sir. 😁👌
Spend $10-$15 for replacement "diamond" stylus. It's much better than the one that comes with the unit and you'll get 1000 plays before needing to replace it. Any good audio shop will sell them. The one with the record player will only last 100 plays before needing to be replaced.
I'm a uni student that had a class just studying the Beatles this semester. I found someone selling an original vinyl of The White Album for $35 so I simply HAD to get it. Now I'm looking at players, and it's SO nice to hear this review and read these comments and feel very affirmed and excited to get a suitcase player :))) really really excited to start gathering some of my favorite music!!
I bought mine at Wal-Mart for 34 bucks. I saw they were selling vinyls and I got excited and noticed they had these. Good start to getting back into vinyl. Only 33 but always listened to my parents old records and since I bought this I cant stop using it. Great review
Thank you for this video! I’ve fallen in love with music over the years and have really wanted to get some Halsey vinyls! Thanks so much for helping me with this!
This may be a very dumb question.... but do all records come in the same size? Are there different widths of the record? Would any record fit on this record player? :))
78s are 10 inches and you need a different stylus to play it. There is 45 rpm 10 inch singles but they are not very easy to find. And there is shaped picture discs which can be quite different.
thank you, someone just recently ordered me one for my birthday and i was looking into it and got nervous from some other people mentioning it ruining records and not being good, so it's nice to be able to find people who will be honest with things like this
Thanks for all the great comments. I just bought this for someone for Christmas. Now I feel happy I did it. This person I got this for has an old fashion one that's about dead.
Thank you so much for this. I have been wanting to get a turntable ever since my parents uncovered their old records and Thorens turntable from their basement. But I am young and I didn't want to spend a bunch of money right from the start. I was looking at this turntable but wasn't sure if it would sound good because it is much cheaper than other turntables I saw, so I am glad you addressed all the features and brought up some potential issues while also dismissing others. I'm now confident I can start on my vinyl journey with this, so thank you so much!
Back in the 80s /90s, a brand new vinyl album, would run about $4.99 - $7.99. It depended on if it was one record or two. I would always shop at The Wiz, J & R Music World, Sam Goody or Tower Records. Those were the days!
I really miss record stores and especially Tower and Virgin Record stores....I would spend hours there shopping for CDs and finding things I had never heard of...there is no way to do that online, plus it is never the same as shopping in person and holding the CDs in your hand. It used to be a fun thing to do.
Once I start my new job I'm gonna but this record player and start getting into vinyl. There is a record shop by my house that I always go in just to look around and i've always wanted to buy something and to buy a record player. I'm so excited!!!
You did a good job of showing what this player has to offer. Between the cheap price and the good sound I’m excited for this to be my first record player when it comes in the mail with my Walk the Moon records :) honestly it’s a relief to know I don’t have to blow my bank to get started as I’ve been wanting to get into records for years
Thank you so much for this I was really worried it would be a bad record player but you proved me wrong and I love how much you really went into explaining things!
Thanks for a positive video on these types of record players. I have three of them in different variations and have had no problem with them. Thanks for keeping the positive talk on it.
I had just got one for my birthday on Friday and I really LOVE IT!!!!!!! I'm so into the old school of hip-hop/R&B/Soul/Grown folks music/ P-Funk/ and New Jack Swing
I got this model last year for Christmas. I love it. If I want better sound quality I hook it up to my home theater system which takes no time at all to do.
I used to think crosley and victrola were the same thing so I was super sad cause I really wanted one but now that I know Victrola is a good alternative for the expensive ones I'm very happy! I can finally listen to my parents old records
I have been listening to records since I was a kid back in the 60's, 70's. I still have records from back then. I used to play them on kid record players and my mom's stereo. None of them got ruined. They still play very well. This won't damage your records.
In the early 60's I had a dark blue and white suitcase player. Beatles 45's and albums. Don't know what happened to it but for Christmas i got the one you are showing now. Love it!
I've had one of these for about a year and I love love love it!! I get to play my albums from the 70s and they sound awesome and this player will not damage your albums!!! I love to listen to my original Elvis and Righteous Bros and Bee Gees and Lettermen and I could go on and on! Now, my 15 yr old granddaughter wants one for Christmas!! I just wish the prices would come down on the records and maybe they will, but, for now they are ridiculously high!
I have the 8 in one, but I mainly use that for the FM radio. For my vinyl, I have my audio technica LP-160. I'm not gonna start telling people to buy more expensive turntables, buy whatever can fit your budget. I'm just telling of my experience. The reason I have the LP 120 is because I hate having to replace the belts on my LP 60, So I decided to upgrade. Very good video.
I might be the only teenager here that actually enjoys the sound of vinyl, I dont own one but my dad friend does, and he got a pair of Vintage jbl loudspeakers to go with it!! Might have to pick this guy up to add some vintage flare to my room! Thank you for the review! Have a great day or night 🙂✌
I think it's funny that I'm watching this video on my phone, sending the audio via Bluetooth to the Victrola suitcase record player my sister got me for Christmas.
I’m thinking about buying one of these. I’ve never had a record player before or even used one but I always research everything I buy, so I’m glad I found your video! Super informative and I feel more confident buying this lol
I’ve wanted a record player ever since I was little so I made a bet with my parents that if I kept my room spotless for 3 months, I could buy one of these. It ends May 12 and I’m almost there!
I wanted one of these because they looked so awesome but after watching this video it looks really complicated and very high maintenance... I still kind of want it lol.
Im going to order one and buy the Marty Robbins Gunfighter ballads record! Love old western music and I bet it would sound fantastic on a vinyl player!
As an old guy who has been playing records for going on 60 years, these budget suitcase phonographs are fine for what they are, except for the speakers, which are pretty awful. You can jack it into something with better speakers, but for that much trouble you can get a better rig for a few more dollars
i just got a deal on this record player but in white for 29 dollars so i bought one. plan on listing to my dads collection he has in his garage that he has given me. everything from johnny cash to beatles to elvis i rember listing to them all as a kid goign to enjoy the path down memory lane.
I wanted a small turntable for my office. My friends at Records And Tapes Galore here in Saginaw, MI outright gave me one of these. Works perfect for what I wanted. Not incredible sound but pretty good non-the-less. Stay happy, safe and healthy my friend!
Audiophiles are all over 50 these days, most younger than that (including me) are so used to listening to crappy compressed files on equally crappy speakers...this thing will sound awesome by comparison. Wish you had tested the bluetooth function, headphones are how i listen to most of my music these days.
As I understand, the Victrola can play Bluetooth audio (like for instance from your smartphone), but you can't connect an external Bluetooth speaker to it.
New subscriber here and I'm enlisting my parents to subscribe as well since I'll be gifting them this for Xmas 2019. As a lifestyle intention, I embrace minimalism. HOWEVER, I DO wane nostalgic and protective of my parents' vinyl collection. I'm pretty sure Daddy got them as a young man in the marine corps, my parents were dating and eventual newlyweds. I lost track of my own 80s to 90s vinyl collection. I'm getting this Victrola branded turntable for my parents - quietly I'm getting it for our entire family. I'm all about experiences rather than extravagantly priced gifts. Music appreciation is an experience. I grew up listening to my Daddy's Hi-Fi on holidays and the VERY occasional weekend. In fact it [Hi-Fi] currently sits in the living room of my childhood home. My mother expressed an interest in sharing their old Motown collection with my biracial, very privileged nieces. They've just started to take an interest in instrumental music lessons. I see that Wally [Walmart] has a 3-pk needle replacement for $15. BUT my Daddy is old school. I KNOW that he'll inquire about whether the needle is diamond. Does anyone KNOW that a DIAMOND STYLUS REPLACEMENT is available for THIS SPECIFIC turntable? If so, I'd REALLY appreciate a reply containing that link. Otherwise, I'm happy to continue to keep my mother supplied with the replacement 3-pk sold at Wally.
AWESOME welcome aboard! Yes this should do the trick in regards to enjoying an immersive and tactile music experience! This probably ships with a ruby or sapphire stylus which will not sound any different than diamond but just wont last as long. You can pick up universal diamond ones for cheap on amazon - here is a link to a 6 pack. amzn.to/2KP30gZ be sure to check out our video on how to replace those, its easy. Also, I might recommend one of the Victrola all in one units for much increased sound and capabilities. amzn.to/2QOdmRY
I bought that same one. The biggest problem I had was that brand new records would skip due to the tone arm not keeping a consistent anti skate plus it has no adjustable counter weight.I used it for about 2 weeks before buying an audio technica lp120. If you can, upgrade
@@Recordology I agree. I had a record player in high school in the mid 2000s borrowing my moms vinyls. So now buying my own has developed into a real hobby.
Great fun review....you did great and this was not boring at all and the lighting is really good....thanks for the review....this is a great record player!...I just subbed to your channel...Thanks! Stay safe.
Ordered this one too. Out for delivery right now and I’m very excited. After a couple days I’ll update on my experience :) Edit: So far so good. Sound is great and I haven’t had any issues with skipping. I got a used vinyl and a brand new one and they both are fine. No pops or crackles on the used one but that’s probably because of the person I got it from takes good care of their vinyl. Overall, amazing to start out with in my opinion, but I definitely will upgrade eventually :))
This was very helpful.. i ordered this exact make and color from the Walmart website, and i was worried that I was going to have to buy the cord.. now I know it comes with it..
Interesting how the record players are cheap but the albums are about 3x as much as they used to be back in the day. 😀
In my country you can go to a charity shop and get records for 1€
And in a music store you can get them for 5€
I know a lot of people really trying to rip other people off
Free at recycling
It’s why they are cheap
Depends where you go. I've got some for 3AUD each. It's hard to find an affordable working record player here, though
I’ve been trying to buy a record player because my dad has a huge collection of old records.
But just seeing most of the reactions to these kinds of cheaper record players from people who are super into vinyl has almost scared me away from buying one.
I don’t want to destroy my dads records but I also don’t want to spend more than 200 dollars...
But this video has done a good job of convincing me that I don’t have to spend hundreds of dollars to get a adequate record player
Correct....they won’t damage. But if you can afford the C100 or C20 go for it because the magnetic cartridge they have is even better for your records. Also the Collegiate is very good. Thanks for watching!
I got this same exact record off of amazon for $50 toatly worth it
Blue&Green why not?
My sister got a vintage record player from Goodwill In nice shape and it plays amazing you just have to look around friend. Check thrift shops
You can get an audiotechina lp-60 for around 90-100 dollars
I have a black one of those and they are awesome! they have never ruined my records
Thanks for watching!
Have you played one of xxx’s vinly’s on it yet? and if so what speed would you say to put it on?
@@KendallScar you would play it at 33
Try playing your records on a decent record player and you will understand what you have done to them. sorry but the needle is so poor that it will literally cut the record each time it's played, put your record on a good player and it will sound as a high shhhhhhhh sound as you have removed the indentations in the groves.
This comment just saved my life thanks!!
idk why but i just got this feeling right when the cinderella started playing. i got like super happy for some reason. maybe its just me lmao.
Dats the disney magic
I came here because I gave up on the instructions
Lol welcome!
😂 SAME
Me too! Lol
Good thing they dont need much instruction 😉
Lol same
I've owned all types of record players/turntables. From vintage 1950s to modern direct-drive ones. I'm no teenager...I'm pushing 40. I've been using turntables since I was a toddler, and was into records way before they became popular again about a decade ago. I will say this...these suitcase record players WILL NOT destroy your records with just regular play. You actually have to make an effort to get them to ruin your records. As something to get started with, or just to have next to your couch or bed for personal listening, or even to have on your front porch in the summer when you're chilling outside, they are fine. Of course you're not going to get the same audio quality that you'd get from an expensive high-end setup, but that's not the point. It is what it is...it's kinda akin to portable stereos...you're not gonna get the same audio quality that you'd get from high-end, but it will play and it will sound good. So please don't mock or look down or ridicule people who buy these. That culture does more to ruin vinyl collecting and vinyl culture than anything. Remember this: to a teenager and to a lot of the working class, spending more than $300-500 on a setup is not a justifiable or feasible choice to them. It wasn't for me 20+ years ago. That's why I got into vintage electronics...I could pick up turntables and records to play at the local Goodwill and not have it break me. So please, encourage people to get into this, not discourage them with ridicule and salty comments.
Really appreciate your comment!!!
Thank you kind sir
Thank you bro this is what I wanted to hear and unless you’re lying about your experience it seems like you know what you’re talking about.
Bro you are awesome, like you sound like the type of guy I should listen to cuz u sound like you actually know your stuff, definitely buying one now
I got this exact record player for Christmas! I have played my mom and aunts old records from the 70s, and my own growing collection of Queen vinyls. And even musical records and a Frank Sinatra from ‘61! No harm done, I love it. It has been almost three months and I have no complaints whatsoever! I love showing my friends kids what vinyls are and who some of the greats are!
Awesome enjoy!
It's been a long time since your comment, but this is super reassuring to hear!! I'm a uni student that has studied the Beatles for the entire semester, and I just bought the original vinyl of The White Album (1968) as my very first record (someone was selling it for $35?!?!) I was super nervous about wrecking it if I played it too much, but I'm glad to hear that it isn't a problem :) I was looking at this record player to buy to play it once it comes in! So thank you!
I am getting a victrola for Christmas and I am so excited!
Awesome! Enjoy! Thank you for watching and commenting!
Kallie Fulton same
Saaame
Just got mine, excited to test it and collect.
Got one for Christmas too! It sounds great, lightweight, and looks great. It can also plug into your computer and record the vinyl! Perfect for sampling vinyls for music!
I just got mine today for about $30 and I gotta say, I'm already in love with it.
Awesome!
Where did you get it?
ITS ARIANNA I got one from amazon works great and the 40$ price tag is pretty good
I got one yesterday from bed bath and beyond mine was on sale so I got it for $12
@@trishahamilton3952 Too much
i just bought a brown one of these at jc penney for $40 and its loud as hell, i love it. jammin out to lana del rey right now. i highly recommend zia records for your vinyls
Ha ha ha awesome! Glad you are having fun! That's what its all about! Thank you for watching!
Ima get one for my kid...he is just starting to get into vinyl and he loves music of all kinds so thank you for this review!!! Needed it!
Awesome Thank you for watching!
Single mother
@@austins.2495 bruh what?
It makes me so happy to find a vinyl RUclips channel not completely destroying one of these new portable players for being too bad at reproducing the sound or having an overweight tonearm that destroys your records or something. I got mine (exact same color) about the same time you posted this video back in 2018.
Just picked one of these up in brown today at Walmart for $25, along with a Bohemian Rhapsody vinyl set. I'm blown away with the quality for the price! Great video!
Queen!! My favorite
I just ordered this thing for 35 euros on sale. I was kinda scared it wouldn't be a good decision as I did some research and people keep saying to not buy the suitcase players. But this video definitely put me at ease and I can't wait to try it out. I got 2 records from P!nk with it too.
Ps: Disney and Lady Gaga. I applaud you for your great taste in music good sir. 😁👌
mine its the same one but black and its amazing i recommend!
Thank you for watching
Dang we be twinin
Ayeee same
Laura Corbett I highly recommend against anything from Crosley, they’ll quickly wear out your records
dumb question but since you already have one i thought id ask, can you connect your iphone to it?
My dad bought me a vinyl player the day I was born and gave it to me about a year ago.
Nice, is it a good one?
YaBoiDrake yea it works really well
At $50 that's reasonable.
Agreed - thank you for watching!
go to Wal-Mart get this for 40 dollars I just brought one
bobskie321 on Amazon it’s at $29
I got mine at Walmart for 40 bucks is amazing
Got mine for 24$ because my work gave me a discount
I have this in purple. It works amazing! It’s sound it amazing and I love it! I truly recommend!!
Awesome! Enjoy. Thank you for watching and commenting!
Spend $10-$15 for replacement "diamond" stylus. It's much better than the one that comes with the unit and you'll get 1000 plays before needing to replace it. Any good audio shop will sell them. The one with the record player will only last 100 plays before needing to be replaced.
Good info thank you! Thank you for watching!
thank you! helpful tip
What’s a good way to tell that you need to replace it?
Good question....this will take years under normal use - but you will notice the sound getting dull and muffled. Thank you so much for commenting!
Any links for those
I'm a uni student that had a class just studying the Beatles this semester. I found someone selling an original vinyl of The White Album for $35 so I simply HAD to get it. Now I'm looking at players, and it's SO nice to hear this review and read these comments and feel very affirmed and excited to get a suitcase player :))) really really excited to start gathering some of my favorite music!!
I bought mine at Wal-Mart for 34 bucks. I saw they were selling vinyls and I got excited and noticed they had these. Good start to getting back into vinyl. Only 33 but always listened to my parents old records and since I bought this I cant stop using it. Great review
Awesome thanks for watching!
Damien Benedict did it ruin your records?
@@moores3263 it doesn’t destroy the records.
Thank you for this video! I’ve fallen in love with music over the years and have really wanted to get some Halsey vinyls! Thanks so much for helping me with this!
Awesome! Enjoy!
This may be a very dumb question.... but do all records come in the same size? Are there different widths of the record? Would any record fit on this record player? :))
Not a dumb question! Records typically come in either 7, 10, or 12 inch and all three will fit on any turntable. Thank you for watching!
Also all three records have different RPMs. So put it in the correct one. It usually says it in the record itself :)
45 rpm is smaller in length 78 and 33 or 33 1/3 are same length 78 is thicker though
78s are 10 inches and you need a different stylus to play it.
There is 45 rpm 10 inch singles but they are not very easy to find.
And there is shaped picture discs which can be quite different.
Well, you see it says 3speed? Thus there must be atleast 3common size of record exist
I managed to snag one of these for $16 and it'll be here by the end of the week. I'm really excited. Thank you for the review. This helped a lot.
Awesome thank you!
Probably has lack of quality
How did that work out for you.
How did it work out
Is it good? And where did you get it?
thank you, someone just recently ordered me one for my birthday and i was looking into it and got nervous from some other people mentioning it ruining records and not being good, so it's nice to be able to find people who will be honest with things like this
Glad I could help!
Thanks for all the great comments. I just bought this for someone for Christmas. Now I feel happy I did it. This person I got this for has an old fashion one that's about dead.
Thank you so much for this. I have been wanting to get a turntable ever since my parents uncovered their old records and Thorens turntable from their basement. But I am young and I didn't want to spend a bunch of money right from the start. I was looking at this turntable but wasn't sure if it would sound good because it is much cheaper than other turntables I saw, so I am glad you addressed all the features and brought up some potential issues while also dismissing others. I'm now confident I can start on my vinyl journey with this, so thank you so much!
Back in the 80s /90s, a brand new vinyl album, would run about $4.99 - $7.99. It depended on if it was one record or two. I would always shop at The Wiz, J & R Music World, Sam Goody or Tower Records. Those were the days!
I really miss record stores and especially Tower and Virgin Record stores....I would spend hours there shopping for CDs and finding things I had never heard of...there is no way to do that online, plus it is never the same as shopping in person and holding the CDs in your hand. It used to be a fun thing to do.
I remember my local department store Ann & Hope hadctge best record department back in the 70's! The 80's I shopped at Record shops! #musicismylife
I am getting one for Christmas and this review saved my life thank you so much! SO easy to follow
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching!
how is it???
I just got the one you have but black and this helped me a lot since im a newb
Once I start my new job I'm gonna but this record player and start getting into vinyl. There is a record shop by my house that I always go in just to look around and i've always wanted to buy something and to buy a record player. I'm so excited!!!
I recently bought mine from a thrift store for $10! Brand new! Can’t wait to use it
I just found one at a thrift store for $10, too! Merry Christmas to me!! 😁
You did a good job of showing what this player has to offer. Between the cheap price and the good sound I’m excited for this to be my first record player when it comes in the mail with my Walk the Moon records :)
honestly it’s a relief to know I don’t have to blow my bank to get started as I’ve been wanting to get into records for years
Thanks!
My aunt got me this same turntable for Christimas and I can’t wait to have it!
Awesome!
TAPE THE EXTRA STYLUS BAG TO THE INSIDE OF THE LID SO YOU DON'T LOSE IT!!!
Good advice! Thanks!
Too late lol
STOP SCREAMING AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
About a month ago I posted here that I got my mother this for Christmas. She just played it today. She was loving it.
i just got the black one yesterday and i love it. It works so well. Thank you for this review.
Awesome enjoy!
Thank you so much for this I was really worried it would be a bad record player but you proved me wrong and I love how much you really went into explaining things!
I’m getting this for Christmas and I’m so excited !! Also this video is really handy, thanks :D
Glad I could help!
My mom ordered this for me
For my birthday and I’m so excited! Thanks for this video it helped a lot!
Excellent! Enjoy!
So my cousin and I found a shelf full of records at our grandma's house so we are looking for a good record player so thanks!
And I subbed!
Awesome!
when I was listening to cinderella i felt like my childhood went away :((( but love the vid!
I know what you mean! Thank you for watching!
Record-ology thanks for replying!!!! 😊
No problem!
Thanks for a positive video on these types of record players. I have three of them in different variations and have had no problem with them. Thanks for keeping the positive talk on it.
Thank you.
Trust me, you’re having problems with them.
I had just got one for my birthday on Friday and I really LOVE IT!!!!!!! I'm so into the old school of hip-hop/R&B/Soul/Grown folks music/ P-Funk/ and New Jack Swing
i just got my victrola record player and im loving it! cant wait to get more vinyls! thanks for the vid very helpful!
Awesome! Glad you are loving it! Thank you for watching and commenting! Have an awesome day!
I got this model last year for Christmas. I love it. If I want better sound quality I hook it up to my home theater system which takes no time at all to do.
Great idea!
I used to think crosley and victrola were the same thing so I was super sad cause I really wanted one but now that I know Victrola is a good alternative for the expensive ones I'm very happy! I can finally listen to my parents old records
I have been listening to records since I was a kid back in the 60's, 70's. I still have records from back then. I used to play them on kid record players and my mom's stereo. None of them got ruined. They still play very well. This won't damage your records.
Just bought one for my dad for Christmas....I’m sure he’ll love it!
In the early 60's I had a dark blue and white suitcase player. Beatles 45's and albums. Don't know what happened to it but for Christmas i got the one you are showing now. Love it!
Awesome Enjoy!
Thank you very much. it was my first time with a record player and you helped a lot thanks. 😁😁
Glad I could help!
I just finished watching this and now I want one 😩
Thank you for watching and commenting!
I've had one of these for about a year and I love love love it!! I get to play my albums from the 70s and they sound awesome and this player will not damage your albums!!! I love to listen to my original Elvis and Righteous Bros and Bee Gees and Lettermen and I could go on and on! Now, my 15 yr old granddaughter wants one for Christmas!! I just wish the prices would come down on the records and maybe they will, but, for now they are ridiculously high!
100% agreed!
I have the 8 in one, but I mainly use that for the FM radio. For my vinyl, I have my audio technica LP-160. I'm not gonna start telling people to buy more expensive turntables, buy whatever can fit your budget. I'm just telling of my experience. The reason I have the LP 120 is because I hate having to replace the belts on my LP 60, So I decided to upgrade. Very good video.
Thank you! Great insight about the LP60.
I'm getting my record player on Sunday and I honestly can't wait I love record players.
Awesome thanks for watching
I might be the only teenager here that actually enjoys the sound of vinyl, I dont own one but my dad friend does, and he got a pair of Vintage jbl loudspeakers to go with it!! Might have to pick this guy up to add some vintage flare to my room! Thank you for the review! Have a great day or night 🙂✌
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@@Recordology your welcome
I think it's funny that I'm watching this video on my phone, sending the audio via Bluetooth to the Victrola suitcase record player my sister got me for Christmas.
I’m thinking about buying one of these. I’ve never had a record player before or even used one but I always research everything I buy, so I’m glad I found your video! Super informative and I feel more confident buying this lol
Thank you!
I’ve wanted a record player ever since I was little so I made a bet with my parents that if I kept my room spotless for 3 months, I could buy one of these. It ends May 12 and I’m almost there!
You can do it!!! Almost there!
Update?
Just Dust In The Wind I got it! I love it so freakin much!
Artgadget Congrats!
you should keep your room spotless for the Zen of keeping one's room spotless, then your music in your soul will require no hardware.
I wanted one of these because they looked so awesome but after watching this video it looks really complicated and very high maintenance... I still kind of want it lol.
nah - this is easy - a great starter unit!
Im going to order one and buy the Marty Robbins Gunfighter ballads record! Love old western music and I bet it would sound fantastic on a vinyl player!
Awesome enjoy!
Lmaoo once that lady Gaga came
On I stared singing 🤣
This vid was super helpful. I'll be watching more of your stuff to get a better understanding of how these things work. Thanks for making this
Thank you!
As an old guy who has been playing records for going on 60 years, these budget suitcase phonographs are fine for what they are, except for the speakers, which are pretty awful. You can jack it into something with better speakers, but for that much trouble you can get a better rig for a few more dollars
Thank you for watching!
Cathy De Palma I got a Sony that I use with my alexa.
What would be a better record player to buy with better speakers?
i have the exact same record player and i thought it was really loud.
Sounds like a cellphone spesker
I’m getting that exact one for Christmas this year I can’t wait
Samee
OMG SAME im so excited its christmas eve
@@gabzillaisdead yeah I got mine it’s awesome :))))
This is helpful to watch as my mom is sending me that she found in a store she bought
I am getting a brown one for Christmas, am really excited 😁😁😁
I found one brand new at yard sale this weekend plus tons of albums from the 60s 70s... love it.
Thank you so much for this review. Makes me feel good about my purchase. 😊✨
yessir! i just bought mine, and i'm getting it tomorrow!! so excited
Hope you enjoy it!
My friend gave me a red one and I had no idea how to use it. Thankyou!
You bet - happy to help!
i just got a deal on this record player but in white for 29 dollars so i bought one. plan on listing to my dads collection he has in his garage that he has given me. everything from johnny cash to beatles to elvis i rember listing to them all as a kid goign to enjoy the path down memory lane.
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umm this is a dumb question but how do you know what speed to use for each record?
Good question - usually the 12" records with the small hole are 33, and the small 7" records with the big hole are 45.
Record-ology what about 45s which ones are those
@@Jason__-tx6ni 45s have large holes
There are also 10 inch rcords ehich play st 78
Ryan Bruhson thank you
i just got this exact record player for christmas. I love it! 😍
Enjoy!
Cinderella!! ❤️ I have the same record player that I won via FB. I love it so much.
So helpful thanks! And thanks for helping me play a record without ruining it lol.
I got one for my birthday today I'm sooo excited and happy🤩❤❤🤯
Awesome enjoy!
I wanted a small turntable for my office. My friends at Records And Tapes Galore here in Saginaw, MI outright gave me one of these. Works perfect for what I wanted. Not incredible sound but pretty good non-the-less. Stay happy, safe and healthy my friend!
For $50 you wouldn’t expect the speakers to sound good but they sound surprisingly decent.
I was just gifted this record player and this video was super helpful!
Glad I could help!
Is this a good record player for someone who’s never had one?
Yes! Its a PERFECT first record player! Thank you for watching!
Unfortunately it isn’t. After a short time, it will ruin your records. Not only that, but it is poorly made and has bad sound quality
No not at all. If you get this turntable anyway, I recommend not buying any expensive or vintage records because those will get ruined really quickly.
It's a great first record player! It's actually better than Crosleys; I've had both.
Nick Hantzopulos Tell me where the proof is that this turntable ruins record.
My dad is getiting me a vintage map themed one for my birthday because I like collecting retro stuff like this
Awesome!
Audiophiles are all over 50 these days, most younger than that (including me) are so used to listening to crappy compressed files on equally crappy speakers...this thing will sound awesome by comparison. Wish you had tested the bluetooth function, headphones are how i listen to most of my music these days.
I love how all of the audio is coming from the left due to where he's standing lol
Just got one today and I love it. I wish I had seen this video sooner!
Better late than never! Thank you for watching and commenting! Have a VERY Merry Christmas!
As I understand, the Victrola can play Bluetooth audio (like for instance from your smartphone), but you can't connect an external Bluetooth speaker to it.
For this one correct…some models do however send BT now as well.
the best gift for my dad
New subscriber here and I'm enlisting my parents to subscribe as well since I'll be gifting them this for Xmas 2019.
As a lifestyle intention, I embrace minimalism. HOWEVER, I DO wane nostalgic and protective of my parents' vinyl collection. I'm pretty sure Daddy got them as a young man in the marine corps, my parents were dating and eventual newlyweds. I lost track of my own 80s to 90s vinyl collection.
I'm getting this Victrola branded turntable for my parents - quietly I'm getting it for our entire family. I'm all about experiences rather than extravagantly priced gifts. Music appreciation is an experience.
I grew up listening to my Daddy's Hi-Fi on holidays and the VERY occasional weekend. In fact it [Hi-Fi] currently sits in the living room of my childhood home. My mother expressed an interest in sharing their old Motown collection with my biracial, very privileged nieces. They've just started to take an interest in instrumental music lessons.
I see that Wally [Walmart] has a 3-pk needle replacement for $15. BUT my Daddy is old school. I KNOW that he'll inquire about whether the needle is diamond.
Does anyone KNOW that a DIAMOND STYLUS REPLACEMENT is available for THIS SPECIFIC turntable? If so, I'd REALLY appreciate a reply containing that link. Otherwise, I'm happy to continue to keep my mother supplied with the replacement 3-pk sold at Wally.
Yes, look for part number "793-D3" online
AWESOME welcome aboard! Yes this should do the trick in regards to enjoying an immersive and tactile music experience! This probably ships with a ruby or sapphire stylus which will not sound any different than diamond but just wont last as long. You can pick up universal diamond ones for cheap on amazon - here is a link to a 6 pack. amzn.to/2KP30gZ be sure to check out our video on how to replace those, its easy. Also, I might recommend one of the Victrola all in one units for much increased sound and capabilities. amzn.to/2QOdmRY
@@Recordology Will do. Thanks Mate.
i recently got one and this video really helped, keep it up !
I'm so glad to hear that thank you! Thank you for watching and commenting! Have a VERY Merry Christmas!
Your videos are so great. Honestly thank you :)))
Glad you like them!
So when you showed the stylus (?) I realized I never took the plastic piece off and that’s why it didn’t work 😂 thank you
Well that should work :)
I just bought an original Simon and Garfunkel album from a thrift store today for a dollar. Can’t wait to get one of these and try it out!!!
Awesome enjoy!
I'm getting mine on the 8th I'm so excited
Awesome! I really hope you enjoy it. Merry Christmas!
I've been thinking of buying one of these, I believe I will ,I'm so excited!
Awesome enjoy!
I bought that same one. The biggest problem I had was that brand new records would skip due to the tone arm not keeping a consistent anti skate plus it has no adjustable counter weight.I used it for about 2 weeks before buying an audio technica lp120. If you can, upgrade
Its fun for what it is...great beginner unit.
@@Recordology I agree. I had a record player in high school in the mid 2000s borrowing my moms vinyls. So now buying my own has developed into a real hobby.
Awesome! :)
Same. I was gifted one for Christmas. Nice for some old, inexpensive 45s, and the occasional LP.
Why would a new record skip? That makes no sense. You can do what we did as kids and just rest a dime on top of the needle arm.
Great fun review....you did great and this was not boring at all and the lighting is really good....thanks for the review....this is a great record player!...I just subbed to your channel...Thanks! Stay safe.
Thanks for watching!
Ordered this one too. Out for delivery right now and I’m very excited. After a couple days I’ll update on my experience :)
Edit: So far so good. Sound is great and I haven’t had any issues with skipping. I got a used vinyl and a brand new one and they both are fine. No pops or crackles on the used one but that’s probably because of the person I got it from takes good care of their vinyl. Overall, amazing to start out with in my opinion, but I definitely will upgrade eventually :))
Hope you enjoy it!
This was very helpful.. i ordered this exact make and color from the Walmart website, and i was worried that I was going to have to buy the cord.. now I know it comes with it..
Glad I could help!
And there's a "Line In" jack for adding any other units too!
THANK YOU SO MUCH !!!! this video was very helpful! i’m looking to purchase the same record player, and this video cleared many questions up!
Awesome!