Would this be a good gift for someone who wants a portable record player without the hassle of having to hook up ext speakers?
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I wouldn't necessarily call it portable -- it doesn't have handles to carry it and it isn't compact. But it is self-contained with speakers and can be moved without disconnecting components.
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Definitely. The sound on this machine is great. Our house is not huge, but the sound fills the room that the record player is in, and can also be heard quite clearly both upstairs and down (we have a backsplit). There is absolutely no need for external speakers.
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No. This is a very cheaply made product that is hard to use. Buttons small. The print is stamped into button but not highlighted in contrasting color. It takes flashlight and magnifying glass to choose function. Maybe other models are better. We bought different brand.
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Yes, most definitely. The sound is very good, we were surprised that we did not need additional speakers.
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If you don't need it to be portable, why not get a T-amp along with a set of bookshelf speaker and a bluetooth reciever?
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I don't have this particular model, but one that is very similiar to it from Sony. They are very easy to use by anyone. Even for people who are electronically challenged as you describe, it should be no problem for your parent to use on their own once they allow themselves to get used to it. If the player itself needs certain setup adjustments, you may have to do that if they can't, but once they're made, the player should be no problem for them to use after that.
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In your situation, I would consider a Sony PSP as well. If you don't need the small size, it can do all that the walkman devices can do and more. The sound quality is not as good as these dedicated music devices but is at least as good, if not better than the iPods.
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Just plug in, no need batteries. You can use it for LPs 33, 78 and singles 45. It takes CDs and USB, so you can copy from vinyl or CD to MP3.
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I think you should hire a dj. I like the sound of the portable bose speaker though. This wouldn't sound that great...
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I found that if one doesn't have a receiver with phono inputs, a preamp is needed for ideal sound. I have not, however, converted vinyl to CDs.
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i called the company they told me none of the record players are actually portable in the fact that you can not charge any of them and you can not play any of them out side you would want what i will be getting which is called a PYLE vintage which can be charged and can actually be used outside and comes with the software to transfer your records to the computer to make mp3s
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Nope, I added extra speakers via the headphones out port. That did help add a little low end. But I'd still caution against buying this unit for vinyl records.
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Unless you're going to be using the audio in a broadcast or film or something, I think this is overkill. Also, what Alan Ganger said, but even so -- there's no equipment so amazing that you don't need some kind of mic or amp or something if you're far from the speaker. The bottom line is that if you're recording only for your own uses (like, to record lectures or conversations for your own review later), you can get the same functionality (but at a bit lower sound quality) for less money.
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Yes. but right now i am just keeping it simple and living with it as is. have not had time to deal with the other stuff. have magna planer speakers and could hook up to that, but think it would be better to ultimately hook up to amplifier first which is then hooked up to the speakers and then go from there and listen to your vinyl and old cassettes and download what you will . i just bought this to kind of chill in a simple way and listen to my records 'as is' with that good old sound and it is enough for me just as it is. there is potential to do almost everything when you have the right tools, however. take it wherever you want to. that is up to you ultimately. right? ;-) Yes. but right now i am just keeping it simple and living with it as is. have not had time to deal with the other stuff. have magna planer speakers and could hook up to that, but think it would be better to ultimately hook up to amplifier first which is then hooked up to the speakers and then go from there and listen to your vinyl and old cassettes and download what you will . i just bought this to kind of chill in a simple way and listen to my records 'as is' with that good old sound and it is enough for me just as it is. there is potential to do almost everything when you have the right... » Read More Yes. but right now i am just keeping it simple and living with it as is. have not had time to deal with the other stuff. have magna planer speakers and could hook up to that, but think it would be better to ultimately hook up to amplifier first which is then hooked up to the speakers and then go from there and listen to your vinyl and old cassettes and download what you will . i just bought this to kind of chill in a simple way and listen to my records 'as is' with that good old sound and it is enough for me just as it is. there is potential to do almost everything when you have the right tools, however. take it wherever you want to. that is up to you ultimately. right? ;-) « Show Less
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Hi Doug,The portable unit is fairly self-contained. You'd probably need some kind of pre-amp.
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Yes, you can, but it depends on the record player. If it has a built in phono preamp, that takes the level of the signal up to that of a CD player, then you can plug it in. If it doesn't, which is more often the case, you need a separate pre amp. Something like the Behringer might do the trick. www.amazon.com/Behringer-MICROPHONO-PP400-Ultra-Compact-Preamp/dp/B0028QCYS0/ref=sr_1_17?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1365764191&sr=1-17&keywords=phono+preamp
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Since everyone is enjoying, go with an ELP laser turntable. Internet search for that and be amazed. Play your records like they ARE CD's. Wild!
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This is a Pro CD Player, it holds 1 CD ... as for speakers they are required, and yes that would be a sep purchase along with a seperate amp, this player would then be hooked directly to a board and or preamp. Otherwise the only way you would hear anything is to plug some headphones into the headphone jack.
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I actually returned the item, but to answer your question, no. The item is about the size of a paperback book and it only looks like a record player.
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The sounds comes right out of the record player and sounds nice but there is also a spot in the back to hook up other speakers. Hope that answers your question.