The Heyday turntable is actually manufactured by Leetac, the same company that makes the turntable mechanisms used in most all-in-one systems. (Intertek is just a company who tests products for electrical safety, like UL.)
Weird question, but how old are you Like i've never seen your face, just your hands, and you sound like you could be anywhere from 30 - 60. No offence, btw.
@@stirhaven1981 I think he has showed his face in one of his videos. One of the older videos. I don't care about his age as long as he brings quality content to TH-cam which he does.
@@stirhaven1981 Since when does age have anything to do with reviewing a record player, anyway? A review is someone's opinion of a product. And that review, how they do or don't like it, has nothing to do with age. Besides--I like the fact that he's not 25 or so. It shows that he has experience that you simply don't have by the time you're 25 or so! And BTW--don't label ME an ageist, considering YOU brought up the topic!!!
i got this turntable a couple months ago. it's my first turntable so like i'm not sure if it was a great first time tt or not and there aren't many reviews about it. the cover of mine was super squeaky so i just took it off lmao that's the only annoying thing about it imo
that will break in, honestly youve got a really good starting point and the option to change your cartridge is like 90 percent of what makes a record player good. upgrade to a high end cartridge and stylus and youll have sound youd get from a turntable 4 times as expensive
I think this turntable looks great. It's also one of very few machines that actually transmit Bluetooth instead of just receiving it. As you said, this does detract from the analogue nature of vinyl but the fact is it adds alot of convenience too. There is alot to like here especially at this price.
Well, it "might" look great, but to me it's garbage, judging by the bad tonearm bearings and the sound is quite thin. Mind you, I do run a budget table, but it's now over 30 years old, mid 80's to be exact and with a good cart on it and a good phono stage, it sounds better than it should, quite good in fact so it's build quality while not the best out there by a long shot, is not total garbage all together. Not impressed.
@@Recordology My turntable is a Kenwood KD-12RB, made in 1985, is semi auto, runs a Grado Prestige Green 1 into a very good phono stage, the Muffsy PP4, the table cost my parents new that year $63 bucks, and it was on sale and was likely 65-70 retail. Today, it'd be the equivalent of $150, but back then, it is often made better than today's budget units. I still use it, has replaced the belt twice, but that was at least 16 years ago now. It's not perfect, but likely performs better than this thing you just showed.
Definitely a graduation from the Crosley Cruiser series. Pleasantly surprised in the quality of sound the Heyday unit puts out. Purchased the turntable last week and spent the weekend listening to hours of music. Your review helped with my purchase decision.
I now own this turntable and it has become my daily driver. Don't get me wrong, I love my AT-LP120 and use it when the occasion calls for it but as the one I keep out for average daily use it's this one. In fact, a neet detail that is not talked about enough by reviewers or the manufacture is that this turntable has a form of quartz lock with that plastic ring of fingers that are counted by the pick-up sensor they pass through just like an electronic speedometer or old school cruise control cars use to use. It makes for very reliable steady speeds of 33.3 and 45 RPMs. This turntable also has a very nice tone-arm assembly for its price range too!
I bought one of these Wednesday and I have to say, I am very happy with it. I live in apartment so I can’t play music loud or late at night, but I do have a pair of Bluetooth headphones...the range on the Bluetooth of this record player is very impressive. It is better than my iPad. For anyone tat is looking for a record player, but doesn’t want to spend a lot of money on it, this is a great one. Built-in pre-amp, interchangeable/upgradeable cartridge, counter-balance, anti-skate, very soft dampening, auto-stop...you can’t go wrong. One of my biggest concerns was my cats jumping on a record that was playing. A lot of suitcase players or all-in-one systems don’t let you shut the lid while playing a 12” record or there is a gap in the back where the record sticks out. That would not be a good match with cat claws. Sure, a cat could jump on top of it while playing a record, but odds are, the stylus would skip. That could lead to damage to a record, but it’s still better than a cat knocking the stylus around while playing an album or getting their claws on a record....
Based on your review I bought one, had to take it back it was a return, swapped it for a new one. Set up, the tonearm balances perfect, no clunkiness. Set it a 2.5 grams set the anti skating, connected to my Denon Avr 540bt, with 4 Numie BS5's a Numie CS 5 and Polk 10 inch sub. Started with Back In Black, now leavening to Chris Stapleton's Traveler. Sounds great. If you get one make sure it's new Have a good one
The sensor inside is a Hall Effect type of sensor. It works the same way as the wheel speed sensors in your car works. So it should be album to keep the motor speed regulated properly.
im v v new at all this turntable stuff so i picked this TT up a couple months back and i've had no issues at all until about a week ago i noticed it sounded faster than normal, so i dowloaded a RPM app on my phone to test the TT and it turns out its runnig at 38 RPM instead of the correct 33 BUT the 45 RPM setting runs at 45 RPM. i have no idea what to do but i was wondering if you could explain what the sensor does and how it works so maybe i could fix my TT. much love!!
True story: I purchased this turntable about a year ago ago as I was on a continuing quest to recapture my youth. I was in search of and finding all of my vinyl from when I was a teen. I purchased this one because I was only now rediscovering vinyl and I was not going to throw down hundreds of dollars for some cork-sniffer approved turntable just so I could pride-sniff and say that I have a $500+ turntable. I’m just not at that point in my life anymore. So I had it for a few months and it performed better than I expected. I only had one other tt to compare it to and that was my friend’s ATLP120. Stop before I get deluged with cork-sniffing replies about the ATLP120 and how it is not the end-all of TTS. I’ll grant you that but doing an apples to apples comparison, a $100 TT against a $300 TT was a fair comparison. I will always grant you that a more expensive TT will probably sound better, the law of diminishing returns notwithstanding. I was happy enough with this heyday TT but I figured I wanted “more”. I searched for and found an almost exact copy of my childhood stereo which as it happened, had a functioning turntable. It was a Zenith IS4060. Again, no need for “yeah, that thing is a piece of crap and Crossley this and Crossley that”. I know guys, I know. So I purchased this “vintage” Zenith which of course I had to invest some money into because after all, it is 40 years old. Once I plopped down good cash for a new dust cover, changing the belts, re-lubricating it, new stylus and on and on, I had it in almost mint condition and my daughter got the heyday because apparently, vinyl is back according to teens. The heyday never failed to start, wobbled, skipped or did anything but sound good. Meanwhile I was happy with my “vintage” Zenith IS4060 which looks awesome and gets all kinds of compliments until one day it started emitting this awful screech after the automatic tone arm went back to the start position once the record was done playing. I got a sinking feeling in my gut, the kind you get when your car engine makes a never before heard noise and your mind spits out one word: “money”. I turned it off and on again but it was still screeching. I switched the function knob to radio and it was screeching there too. It wasn’t a feedback sound, it was more like the sounds of sand paper screeching across glass or nails on a chalkboard. Pretty awful. So thankfully it stopped after a few minutes of being off but then it started again. Long story short, it is back at the shop for more $. I should have known better. I once had a classic Mustang which I loved and it got all kinds of compliments probably by the same people who’d love my Zenith. But that car was in the shop more than it drove. It broke down constantly not because it was lemmon or because I didn’t take care of it, it was just old. Old things break down. Poorly made new things break down too, there’s no doubt about that but much less so than so-called “vintage” things. So lesson learned, again. This turntable, the Heyday is the “just right” turntable, especially if what you want is a tt that sounds good and you’re not concerned at all with “likes”.
@@Opetheric Or...as a newbie. spend 1/4th of that on a heyday and other $300 on some vinyl since we probably don't have any and spending $400 that might sound better now isn't worth it if I can't have any records to go with it (budget) =)
@@Your-BestNightmare maybe you better re-edit that whole comment. It seems like you're too interested in the money ask best then in the end result and that is enjoying the music on turntable. Yes we all have budgets but I can't stand when there's something that cost $500 or less and people have to decipher and Pick-A-Part the best thing to do. Do I pay $300 for a turntable and then only have $200 to spend on vinyl or do I just say screw it I'm going to pay the full 500 and get a good turntable and I'll have plenty of time down the road to buy great vinyl. By the way things are going it looks like vinyl is going to be around for a long time buddy😊
I’ve has this turntable for almost a year. Tried different cartridges on it until settling on a Numark Groove Tool. Bluetooth works well. I did have to adjust the auto stop. I would not recommend heavy cartridges.
I'm really interested in this 'table. The only purpose for that slot on the plinth under the platter is for a speed-feedback loop, which is a strong indicator that this turntable probably has fairly accurate speed control. The major selling points for me are the provisions for a proper cartridge, the adjustable counterweight and anti-skating (assuming the AD dial isn't just for show), and that nice metal platter. I'm going to look into one right away. The Bluetooth, even though I won't use it much, is a nice feature that opens up quite a few possibilities. The feature set, particularly at the $100 price point, exceeds that of the vaunted Audio-Technica LP60. The really good news is that this thing, if it's as good as it appears to be, is going to light a fire under the asses of other manufacturers of entry-level audio equipment.
I'm impressed it uses a two speed motor rather than a belt positioning system. With the right cart, this table could be a decent performer. I do hear they are pretty light weight. I'd probably glue something to the underside of the plinth if there is any resonance issues.
Electronics as fashion accessories - I remember when the iPod first came out, it was definitely a fashion accessory to be wearing one. Same with those stupid beats headphones. I suspect that the Sony Walkman was a fashion accessory when it came out.
For those who’ve bought the heyday turntable, what Bluetooth speakers do you find work best? I got the turntable as a gift with the Bose microsplash speaker and it isn’t coming across loud. When I called target tech, the guy said it’s probably my speaker...
Just recently bought this turntable and getting into collecting! this review helped a lot to calm my nerves on weather or not it will be a good turntable. Thank you!
You sold me on this turntable. Picked it up right after Christmas and I’m now building my setup around it. Was originally looking at the LP60X but the upgrades in this Heydey were too good to pass on. Thank you and consider me now locked in as a future viewer.
I haven't tried the preamp that's built in bc my receiver has one but I was impressed that with my towers and subwoofer that I can crank the volume without resonance or skipping at all.
If the sound quality is great on blutooth, I'd like it. I could set the turntable in front of me, and play it through my blutooth capable stereo system. On the other hand, I heard blutooth is not as good as a wired connection. Right? It's compressed or something.
Correct, Bluetooth compresses the audio which deletes inaudible frequencies, masked sounds, and repetitive data - depending on the bit rate of the compression (just like MP3) whereas a direct link gives you the entire analog waveform. Many people state that they can tell the difference.
I would look at the audio technica cartridges on Amazon there are some great ones in that range. Also if you can stretch for a Grado black that is an excellent upgrade.
My daughter just bought me one for my birthday. It will be for a second mini system in the living room. I have my higher end system in the family room. But based on this review, looks like this turntable is a winner.
I recently got one of these used from eBay for a very good price and it's fantastic, I might even upgrade the cartridge to an Ortofon Omega but the stock AT3600L does sound really good, the optical sensor under the table is actually for speed control, micro controller driven motor almost as good as quartz lock! Bought it for the bedroom stereo system and ended up moving half my record collection INTO the bedroom to listen to them!
You have great taste in your music. This sounds great. The one minor feature they don't have is the old 78 rpm that my be few and far between but they are still out there.
A buddy of mine just caught this turntable on clearance at Target today for $50. He's brand new to vinyl, so I checked your video first before telling him to pick it up seems like he got a good deal on a decent deck for the money.
Other reviewers have mentioned off axis bearing mounts, poor machining of the platter, and very aggressive anti skate. All suggested using a stylus force scale and manual anti skate adjusting using a blank cd. A few mentioned the motor burning out after just a few months. For the same amount of money you can get a Stanton belt drive without bluetooth or cheap built in pre-amp. The only caveat is you need a spherical stylus on the Stanton due to the short tonearm.
Hey, I just picked one up today. I have an Audio Technica AT-90 cartridge I want to put on the turntable. How did you unscrew the standard cartridge? I don't see how to take the screws out or if you even can.
The screws on top of the headshell should just remove by turning the screws counterclockwise. I dont recall if they are phillips, flathead, or allen....
I'm looking at this and the Crosley C100 (since that one is on sale for 140). Which one would be a better package overall? Which would you say sounds better?
That's not really too bad for $99 better than the LP 60 for introducing someone to a proper set-up. On the other hand you can probably get a project or u-turn on ebay for around the same cost.
I'm a fan of vintage idler drive record changers. Even so, I love your videos. You help keep me informed as to what is available to the general consumer today. There seems to be incredible value in some of the choices.
Would you still recommend this record player today? I’ve collected a couple vinyls the passed couple of months and was holding out on purchasing a player. I’m just getting into vinyls and don’t know what player would be best for me considering I’m a noob.
@@chris-8597 How’s the turntable? It’s still on sale but I’ve never used Secondipity so I want to be sure I’m getting exactly what I ordered with no issues
Doesn't look bad for the price. If I could get the turntable to run a bit flatter (it could be seen to rise and fall as it rotated), I'd be tempted to try it with a better arm (nothing too high-brow, just something with better bearing tolerance than what's fitted) but for $100 it looks ok. Myself I prefer to buy and use 70's decks but I know how to deal with them. Not everyone does and if you want to buy new with a warranty (not that there should be much need for one on such a simple device), it looks like you could do a lot worse at that price point.
Hey man enjoy your videos! Looks like a decent turntable for the money. How about a comparison between a modern portable and a portable made is the early seventies? like a Califone or something similar. Thanks for the work you put into these videos.
just the fact it has an enclosed transformer makes it a winner, wall worts are telltale signs of crap, also the simple quality test for any turntable is playing Michael Jacksons Thriller, if it can play through without skipping all is good Harry Styles Fine Line is also a good test album for stylus, table quality
Got one of these brand new from some guy off of Facebook marketplace for $60. It’sa cool unit however I’m pretty unimpressed with the Cue Lever’s speed and smoothness of descent. Some of my vinyl isn’t precisely flat but still not badly warped and it seems to have a hell of a time not bouncing out of the groove upon lowering the needle into the start up groove without doing it by hand. Half the time it seems like it’s dropping, then it seems to halt for a split second, becomes low enough to engages in a the take up groove and then bounces out and skims 3 grooves ahead scratching its way across. Even after adjustments three separate times and re-setting it up entirely from scratch I’m pretty sure that the issue is that the cue lever is a giant piece of inconsistent hot garbage. Too bad too. It’s a great design and sounds awesome when it’s not attempting to ruin my records. Any suggestions or possible solutions on getting into that cue lever and fixing its smoothness or am I just damned to have to drop the needle by hand each time? You’d think if that’s what they intended they wouldn’t have made the cue lever position such a mess for someone who’s right handed to reach while handling the arm.😒
I’ve concluded that dropping the arm by hand is my best bet and I just ordered a LP60Xhp as I don’t have much use for Bluetooth currently. It’s a shame the unit doesn’t work more fluidly, it’s a slick looking unit!
I think that the Ortofon OM5E is not a particularly good match for that table:- it's designed for a low mass tonearm, or a medium mass using it's supplied weight. That table looks to have a low/medium mass arm with a very light-weight plastic headshell (offering no real stability for the Ortofon cartridge), plus, the Ortofon is a 'taller' cartridge than the supplied AT3600, which means that the cartridge now has the wrong Vertical Tracking Angle at the stylus. Also to note: that Ortofon is rated at an optimum tracking weight of 1.75grams - not 1.5 - so it's not tracking too securely, in a fly-weight headshell, on an light arm with loose arm bearings....not a good combination!! To review this table properly, it needs it's original AT3600 cartridge re-fitting and re-aligning, and set to 2-2.5 grams tracking weight... this cartridge will be a better match for that arm and will probably track better/less potential for skipping, as it presents a lower centre of gravity, and tracks a little heavier in this instance. That's why they chose that AT3600 cartridge to be fitted; not just because it's cheap, but because it can track records under very difficult conditions that other cartridges can't, and also because it just sounds so damn good, that it flatters a very mediocre turntable design, and makes it sound better than it should!! The Ortofon is good, but a very poor match for the arm in this deck, and I think you'll find that the AT3600 sounds better when set correctly...in this deck. And also in quite a few much more expensive turntables too!! There's a reason that companies such as Rega use them in their lower priced tables (not just 'cause they're cheap!! Plus they modify the stylus compliance to improve performance) but because they sound so good!!
Likely I bet it is a low mass arm, judging by the chintzy tonearm bearings it's plastic but looks like an old skool J style tonearm, when in fact it's nothing but a piece of crap as those originally has an SME style heashell and disconnect but that one appears to have been affixed to the arm and screwed into place (for ground possibly). so in essence, gold painted plastic is likely. It's the OM5E cart so budget at best. meh, there are loads better than this table.
@@Recordology while the arm TUBE is metal, the gimbal bearing is likely not and if I recall, didn't I see some slop in the arm bearing when you moved it? Low mass, medium mass etc is the total mass of the arm with headshell and that will determine the compliance of the cart's suspension and how well it'll play with the arm. heavy-ish arm may cause a high compliant cart to not perform at its best so in this case a low mass arm (lighter) can take a high compliant cart without issues being one example. There are charts for this, and a bearing that is tight, but yet moves freely will help the arm to perform better too.
Do you notice a lot of "needle chatter" coming directly from the record/needle on your turntable? It's loud enough on mine that I can hear it even with my bluetooth connected speaker at medium volume (which makes listening annoying as there is a bit of a delay to the speaker). Any tips on how to reduce or eliminate the chatter? Thanks!
What do you do with a lot of these after you review them? I'd be interested in this one or one similar. Wouldn't need the cartridge as I could just pick up an entry level AT one at the local walmart.
hope for more info. about speed stability on its optical speed control (controled from teeth underneath platter). (You can place cellphone & launch RPM app on the running platter to check speed stability.)
Is anyone else having a skipping problem with this particular turntable, specifically towards the inner grooves? (7” 45s are barely playable!) I tried to increase the tracking force and use a level to check if it’s off balance, but still have a an issue. Same for new vinyl, too. Any ideas? Maybe I have to realign the cartridge? Thanks!
Picked this up the other day. Question: Is the built in pre amp not so hot? The sound is really good.. but the line level is pretty low. I have to turn up my amp pretty high. Would I do better getting an inexpensive preamp?
Interesting - I have not heard this before. Perhaps an issue with yours specifically. Yes you could try an external preamp. Or if you can return this - that would be cheapest.
@@Recordology Update: Seems like my Turntable may be just fine. I think it was the particular input on my receiver. I bought this as a 2nd turntable for our living room and hooked it to our Yamaha home theater receiver on the CD input. (This one does not have a phono input) I moved it to different input and the levels seem just fine. Sounds great now.
I've heard that the entire ONN turntable is made out of plastic and it has pretty low rates on the Walmart site. I do like the speakers they released separately to go with the turntable though.
If anyone would kindly help me out what would be the better option between this and an lp60x ?? Also some speakers would also be very helpful. My girlfriend got me some vinyls for my birthday and I want to utilize them
I couldn't get 3 of them to sync to 3 different bluetooth speakers. I only ever got it to sync to my bluetooth headphones. Had to go the hard wire route.
Hi this is so helpful! I’m trying to upgrade from my Crosley suitcase one, and am looking at getting this turntable. I’m completely new to this so this might be a silly question, but the belt.. will it ever wear out? If so, where can I get a new one. Also, do you have any affordable speaker/ sound system recommendations that would work well with this turn table?
The belt should last for years and years.....some gear from the 50's are still running on original belts....they are easily found on ebay or amazon. The crosley s100 speakers are good as well as the Presonus Eris 3.5 or 4.0.
Everyone, Does this beat the Victrola 3 speed suitcase option by a LOT? I can't really tell which to get. I want something cheap but I'm willing to spend double my intended budget if it blows the victrola out of the water.
If you cant get an lp60 or lp60x then get this over the victrola. Although i would reccomend saving up for a beter turntable since buying records is expensive and it is really not going to be worth it with a victrola
The Heyday turntable is actually manufactured by Leetac, the same company that makes the turntable mechanisms used in most all-in-one systems. (Intertek is just a company who tests products for electrical safety, like UL.)
Weird question, but how old are you
Like i've never seen your face, just your hands, and you sound like you could be anywhere from 30 - 60. No offence, btw.
@@stirhaven1981 I think he has showed his face in one of his videos. One of the older videos. I don't care about his age as long as he brings quality content to TH-cam which he does.
He is around 35-37 years old
@@stirhaven1981 Since when does age have anything to do with reviewing a record player, anyway? A review is someone's opinion of a product. And that review, how they do or don't like it, has nothing to do with age.
Besides--I like the fact that he's not 25 or so. It shows that he has experience that you simply don't have by the time you're 25 or so!
And BTW--don't label ME an ageist, considering YOU brought up the topic!!!
Glad to see you guys watch each other's videos!!! (and NO, I DON'T think you're just checking out the competition, either!!!)
I’ve had this turntable for a few years now and love it
Fun fact: target sends stuff they can’t sell or other surplus to goodwill
Oh word??
Learned that from WalcomS7 when the regulator came out
Guess im going to goodwill
I just picked one up on clearance for $60, seems good.
Got one today for $30!
@@tylerpoe8628 No way! Where?
@@tylerpoe8628 How and where?!
i got this turntable a couple months ago. it's my first turntable so like i'm not sure if it was a great first time tt or not and there aren't many reviews about it. the cover of mine was super squeaky so i just took it off lmao that's the only annoying thing about it imo
that will break in, honestly youve got a really good starting point and the option to change your cartridge is like 90 percent of what makes a record player good. upgrade to a high end cartridge and stylus and youll have sound youd get from a turntable 4 times as expensive
Mine is not squeaky lol
have you had any trouble with the sound being way too quiet while just using the pre-amp?
I think this turntable looks great. It's also one of very few machines that actually transmit Bluetooth instead of just receiving it. As you said, this does detract from the analogue nature of vinyl but the fact is it adds alot of convenience too. There is alot to like here especially at this price.
Well, it "might" look great, but to me it's garbage, judging by the bad tonearm bearings and the sound is quite thin. Mind you, I do run a budget table, but it's now over 30 years old, mid 80's to be exact and with a good cart on it and a good phono stage, it sounds better than it should, quite good in fact so it's build quality while not the best out there by a long shot, is not total garbage all together. Not impressed.
What is it?
@@Recordology My turntable is a Kenwood KD-12RB, made in 1985, is semi auto, runs a Grado Prestige Green 1 into a very good phono stage, the Muffsy PP4, the table cost my parents new that year $63 bucks, and it was on sale and was likely 65-70 retail. Today, it'd be the equivalent of $150, but back then, it is often made better than today's budget units.
I still use it, has replaced the belt twice, but that was at least 16 years ago now.
It's not perfect, but likely performs better than this thing you just showed.
This at 99 bucks is a pretty decent turntable to me. Anti-skatting, pro-ish tonearm, steel platter, nice minimal design, audio-technica cartridge.
Im just kinda want to know the traking force of this tonearm. I have never seen this design on a entry level turntable yet.
Is it Chinese?
Yes.
@@Recordology :(
Definitely a graduation from the Crosley Cruiser series. Pleasantly surprised in the quality of sound the Heyday unit puts out. Purchased the turntable last week and spent the weekend listening to hours of music. Your review helped with my purchase decision.
I now own this turntable and it has become my daily driver. Don't get me wrong, I love my AT-LP120 and use it when the occasion calls for it but as the one I keep out for average daily use it's this one. In fact, a neet detail that is not talked about enough by reviewers or the manufacture is that this turntable has a form of quartz lock with that plastic ring of fingers that are counted by the pick-up sensor they pass through just like an electronic speedometer or old school cruise control cars use to use. It makes for very reliable steady speeds of 33.3 and 45 RPMs. This turntable also has a very nice tone-arm assembly for its price range too!
Agreed! It's a lot of turntable for the price!
Does it autostop at all?
This is the unit I have for the time being. (Will be upgrading in 2020) and my dust cover sounds like that as well.
How's 2020 lmaooo
I bought one of these Wednesday and I have to say, I am very happy with it. I live in apartment so I can’t play music loud or late at night, but I do have a pair of Bluetooth headphones...the range on the Bluetooth of this record player is very impressive. It is better than my iPad. For anyone tat is looking for a record player, but doesn’t want to spend a lot of money on it, this is a great one. Built-in pre-amp, interchangeable/upgradeable cartridge, counter-balance, anti-skate, very soft dampening, auto-stop...you can’t go wrong. One of my biggest concerns was my cats jumping on a record that was playing. A lot of suitcase players or all-in-one systems don’t let you shut the lid while playing a 12” record or there is a gap in the back where the record sticks out. That would not be a good match with cat claws. Sure, a cat could jump on top of it while playing a record, but odds are, the stylus would skip. That could lead to damage to a record, but it’s still better than a cat knocking the stylus around while playing an album or getting their claws on a record....
Based on your review I bought one, had to take it back it was a return, swapped it for a new one. Set up, the tonearm balances perfect, no clunkiness. Set it a 2.5 grams set the anti skating, connected to my Denon Avr 540bt, with 4 Numie BS5's a Numie CS 5 and Polk 10 inch sub. Started with Back In Black, now leavening to Chris Stapleton's Traveler. Sounds great. If you get one make sure it's new
Have a good one
that ac cord connector was very common on old cassette recorders and boom boxes in the 70's and 80's before wall warts became the present standard.
i have this turntable, its actually really good.... better than alot of the pricey stuff out there
I apologize in advance for saying “um” 400,000 times
No need. It's a common 'space-filler' thing that lots of people do.
I do that! I also say “you know” a little too frequently!
i didnt even notice until i read this comment lol, no worries man
Was at my local Target a couple of days ago and didn't see any of these.but did see the new LP-60 for the same price.
The LP 60 is a great little turntable.
I have the LP-60. Since 2017. It's nice.
The sensor inside is a Hall Effect type of sensor. It works the same way as the wheel speed sensors in your car works. So it should be album to keep the motor speed regulated properly.
Interesting - thank you.
im v v new at all this turntable stuff so i picked this TT up a couple months back and i've had no issues at all until about a week ago i noticed it sounded faster than normal, so i dowloaded a RPM app on my phone to test the TT and it turns out its runnig at 38 RPM instead of the correct 33 BUT the 45 RPM setting runs at 45 RPM. i have no idea what to do but i was wondering if you could explain what the sensor does and how it works so maybe i could fix my TT. much love!!
True story: I purchased this turntable about a year ago ago as I was on a continuing quest to recapture my youth. I was in search of and finding all of my vinyl from when I was a teen. I purchased this one because I was only now rediscovering vinyl and I was not going to throw down hundreds of dollars for some cork-sniffer approved turntable just so I could pride-sniff and say that I have a $500+ turntable. I’m just not at that point in my life anymore.
So I had it for a few months and it performed better than I expected. I only had one other tt to compare it to and that was my friend’s ATLP120. Stop before I get deluged with cork-sniffing replies about the ATLP120 and how it is not the end-all of TTS. I’ll grant you that but doing an apples to apples comparison, a $100 TT against a $300 TT was a fair comparison. I will always grant you that a more expensive TT will probably sound better, the law of diminishing returns notwithstanding.
I was happy enough with this heyday TT but I figured I wanted “more”. I searched for and found an almost exact copy of my childhood stereo which as it happened, had a functioning turntable. It was a Zenith IS4060. Again, no need for “yeah, that thing is a piece of crap and Crossley this and Crossley that”. I know guys, I know. So I purchased this “vintage” Zenith which of course I had to invest some money into because after all, it is 40 years old. Once I plopped down good cash for a new dust cover, changing the belts, re-lubricating it, new stylus and on and on, I had it in almost mint condition and my daughter got the heyday because apparently, vinyl is back according to teens. The heyday never failed to start, wobbled, skipped or did anything but sound good.
Meanwhile I was happy with my “vintage” Zenith IS4060 which looks awesome and gets all kinds of compliments until one day it started emitting this awful screech after the automatic tone arm went back to the start position once the record was done playing. I got a sinking feeling in my gut, the kind you get when your car engine makes a never before heard noise and your mind spits out one word: “money”. I turned it off and on again but it was still screeching. I switched the function knob to radio and it was screeching there too. It wasn’t a feedback sound, it was more like the sounds of sand paper screeching across glass or nails on a chalkboard. Pretty awful. So thankfully it stopped after a few minutes of being off but then it started again. Long story short, it is back at the shop for more $.
I should have known better. I once had a classic Mustang which I loved and it got all kinds of compliments probably by the same people who’d love my Zenith. But that car was in the shop more than it drove. It broke down constantly not because it was lemmon or because I didn’t take care of it, it was just old. Old things break down. Poorly made new things break down too, there’s no doubt about that but much less so than so-called “vintage” things. So lesson learned, again.
This turntable, the Heyday is the “just right” turntable, especially if what you want is a tt that sounds good and you’re not concerned at all with “likes”.
GREAT story thank you for sharing! Yes I have experienced something similar myself as well! Its really frustrating!
Just get a project turntable! 399 for an entry-level turntable and you can always upgrade the platter
@@Opetheric Or...as a newbie. spend 1/4th of that on a heyday and other $300 on some vinyl since we probably don't have any and spending $400 that might sound better now isn't worth it if I can't have any records to go with it (budget) =)
@@Your-BestNightmare maybe you better re-edit that whole comment. It seems like you're too interested in the money ask best then in the end result and that is enjoying the music on turntable. Yes we all have budgets but I can't stand when there's something that cost $500 or less and people have to decipher and Pick-A-Part the best thing to do. Do I pay $300 for a turntable and then only have $200 to spend on vinyl or do I just say screw it I'm going to pay the full 500 and get a good turntable and I'll have plenty of time down the road to buy great vinyl. By the way things are going it looks like vinyl is going to be around for a long time buddy😊
I’ve has this turntable for almost a year. Tried different cartridges on it until settling on a Numark Groove Tool. Bluetooth works well. I did have to adjust the auto stop. I would not recommend heavy cartridges.
I'm really interested in this 'table. The only purpose for that slot on the plinth under the platter is for a speed-feedback loop, which is a strong indicator that this turntable probably has fairly accurate speed control. The major selling points for me are the provisions for a proper cartridge, the adjustable counterweight and anti-skating (assuming the AD dial isn't just for show), and that nice metal platter.
I'm going to look into one right away. The Bluetooth, even though I won't use it much, is a nice feature that opens up quite a few possibilities. The feature set, particularly at the $100 price point, exceeds that of the vaunted Audio-Technica LP60.
The really good news is that this thing, if it's as good as it appears to be, is going to light a fire under the asses of other manufacturers of entry-level audio equipment.
Huh wow that's pretty strange to find it at a good will especially since it's a newer product.
Target sends overstock to good will
seems to be a nicer new turntable with adequate sound and cool design, thanks for sharing your reviews once again. rob
I'm impressed it uses a two speed motor rather than a belt positioning system. With the right cart, this table could be a decent performer.
I do hear they are pretty light weight. I'd probably glue something to the underside of the plinth if there is any resonance issues.
Electronics as fashion accessories - I remember when the iPod first came out, it was definitely a fashion accessory to be wearing one. Same with those stupid beats headphones. I suspect that the Sony Walkman was a fashion accessory when it came out.
For those who’ve bought the heyday turntable, what Bluetooth speakers do you find work best? I got the turntable as a gift with the Bose microsplash speaker and it isn’t coming across loud. When I called target tech, the guy said it’s probably my speaker...
Try some powered speakers such as the Crosley S100.....they are also bluetooth!
I bought the turntable and have ours play through our Bose sound bar with Bluetooth. It works and sounds great.
Just recently bought this turntable and getting into collecting! this review helped a lot to calm my nerves on weather or not it will be a good turntable. Thank you!
You sold me on this turntable. Picked it up right after Christmas and I’m now building my setup around it. Was originally looking at the LP60X but the upgrades in this Heydey were too good to pass on. Thank you and consider me now locked in as a future viewer.
Thank you very much!
I just bought one for $99. I freaking love it. So much better than my LP60. I can actually hear low end on this turntable.
What speakers do u have and if u have wireless speakers can u still spin the record?
I love the 1812 overture, too.
I haven't tried the preamp that's built in bc my receiver has one but I was impressed that with my towers and subwoofer that I can crank the volume without resonance or skipping at all.
Target has these on clearance right now but they won’t connect to my JBL speakers so keep that in mind if you’re thinking about getting one
What price?
I like direct-drive turntables myself. I still have my Realistic turntable from the '80s!
Nice!
I miss Radio Shack! I don't care what anyone says. I always liked their products.
Interesting model and seems to be very price-worthy .... even if the Ortofon isn't the original cartridge.
If the sound quality is great on blutooth, I'd like it. I could set the turntable in front of me, and play it through my blutooth capable stereo system. On the other hand, I heard blutooth is not as good as a wired connection. Right? It's compressed or something.
Correct, Bluetooth compresses the audio which deletes inaudible frequencies, masked sounds, and repetitive data - depending on the bit rate of the compression (just like MP3) whereas a direct link gives you the entire analog waveform. Many people state that they can tell the difference.
I bought this turntable this week and it is great, especially for the money.
Thanks for this vid! I was considering this one a few months ago but couldn't find any info on it.
Suggestions for a decent cartridge upgrade for it? One say, under $50? Thanks!
I would look at the audio technica cartridges on Amazon there are some great ones in that range. Also if you can stretch for a Grado black that is an excellent upgrade.
My was 50$ at Target and it's fantastic with the bluetooth
My daughter just bought me one for my birthday. It will be for a second mini system in the living room. I have my higher end system in the family room. But based on this review, looks like this turntable is a winner.
It might surprise you! It’s really a great unit
I recently got one of these used from eBay for a very good price and it's fantastic, I might even upgrade the cartridge to an Ortofon Omega but the stock AT3600L does sound really good, the optical sensor under the table is actually for speed control, micro controller driven motor almost as good as quartz lock! Bought it for the bedroom stereo system and ended up moving half my record collection INTO the bedroom to listen to them!
You have great taste in your music. This sounds great. The one minor feature they don't have is the old 78 rpm that my be few and far between but they are still out there.
A buddy of mine just caught this turntable on clearance at Target today for $50. He's brand new to vinyl, so I checked your video first before telling him to pick it up seems like he got a good deal on a decent deck for the money.
I grabbed mine today on clearance as my first TT.
I've suggested this turntable numerous times... I also use one in my basement... It doesn't SUCK... :D
Other reviewers have mentioned off axis bearing mounts, poor machining of the platter, and very aggressive anti skate. All suggested using a stylus force scale and manual anti skate adjusting using a blank cd. A few mentioned the motor burning out after just a few months. For the same amount of money you can get a Stanton belt drive without bluetooth or cheap built in pre-amp. The only caveat is you need a spherical stylus on the Stanton due to the short tonearm.
Sometimes it is recommended to set your anti skate a quarter gram of your counterweight due to aggressive anti skate.
"Electronics as a fashion accessory." Exactly.
The 1812 Overture cool
Wow! Thanks for showing. Very intriguing
That's the one I bought and it works really well.
Hey, I just picked one up today. I have an Audio Technica AT-90 cartridge I want to put on the turntable. How did you unscrew the standard cartridge? I don't see how to take the screws out or if you even can.
The screws on top of the headshell should just remove by turning the screws counterclockwise. I dont recall if they are phillips, flathead, or allen....
Does the unit produce sound without speakers?
Good question - it does not.
I'm looking at this and the Crosley C100 (since that one is on sale for 140). Which one would be a better package overall? Which would you say sounds better?
Crosley C100 in my opinion....
@@Recordology Would you say it sounds better as well?
I think he already did.
I just ordered the Crosley C8. Can't wait to set it up this weekend and go
That's not really too bad for $99 better than the LP 60 for introducing someone to a proper set-up. On the other hand you can probably get a project or u-turn on ebay for around the same cost.
I just bought this turntable and I am in love with it. A better upgrade from my victrola suitcase player lol 😆
does it need speakers ?
@@genesis-kz1zt yes
I'm a fan of vintage idler drive record changers. Even so, I love your videos. You help keep me informed as to what is available to the general consumer today. There seems to be incredible value in some of the choices.
Thank you.
Do you need speakers to play the music or does it come with built in speakers?
Needs speakers.....
The thing that jumps out in my mind is it is very quick for this to be available at a GoodWill.
Fair point lol....
The Target near me has these on clearance for $50. After watching this video, I think I'm going to pick one up for a secondary turntable.
Would you still recommend this record player today? I’ve collected a couple vinyls the passed couple of months and was holding out on purchasing a player. I’m just getting into vinyls and don’t know what player would be best for me considering I’m a noob.
Yes very good unit!
It’s on sale on Secondipity for $55. I just ordered one.
@@chris-8597 lmao i got that exact same one a day or so after posting this
@@chris-8597 How’s the turntable? It’s still on sale but I’ve never used Secondipity so I want to be sure I’m getting exactly what I ordered with no issues
Doesn't look bad for the price. If I could get the turntable to run a bit flatter (it could be seen to rise and fall as it rotated), I'd be tempted to try it with a better arm (nothing too high-brow, just something with better bearing tolerance than what's fitted) but for $100 it looks ok.
Myself I prefer to buy and use 70's decks but I know how to deal with them. Not everyone does and if you want to buy new with a warranty (not that there should be much need for one on such a simple device), it looks like you could do a lot worse at that price point.
Hey man enjoy your videos! Looks like a decent turntable for the money. How about a comparison between a modern portable and a portable made is the early seventies? like a Califone or something similar. Thanks for the work you put into these videos.
I would like to do that!
just the fact it has an enclosed transformer makes it a winner, wall worts are telltale signs of crap, also the simple quality test for any turntable is playing Michael Jacksons Thriller, if it can play through without skipping all is good Harry Styles Fine Line is also a good test album for stylus, table quality
Got one of these brand new from some guy off of Facebook marketplace for $60. It’sa cool unit however I’m pretty unimpressed with the Cue Lever’s speed and smoothness of descent. Some of my vinyl isn’t precisely flat but still not badly warped and it seems to have a hell of a time not bouncing out of the groove upon lowering the needle into the start up groove without doing it by hand. Half the time it seems like it’s dropping, then it seems to halt for a split second, becomes low enough to engages in a the take up groove and then bounces out and skims 3 grooves ahead scratching its way across. Even after adjustments three separate times and re-setting it up entirely from scratch I’m pretty sure that the issue is that the cue lever is a giant piece of inconsistent hot garbage.
Too bad too. It’s a great design and sounds awesome when it’s not attempting to ruin my records.
Any suggestions or possible solutions on getting into that cue lever and fixing its smoothness or am I just damned to have to drop the needle by hand each time? You’d think if that’s what they intended they wouldn’t have made the cue lever position such a mess for someone who’s right handed to reach while handling the arm.😒
Good questions......lets see if somebody has some suggestions....
I’ve concluded that dropping the arm by hand is my best bet and I just ordered a LP60Xhp as I don’t have much use for Bluetooth currently. It’s a shame the unit doesn’t work more fluidly, it’s a slick looking unit!
I think that the Ortofon OM5E is not a particularly good match for that table:- it's designed for a low mass tonearm, or a medium mass using it's supplied weight. That table looks to have a low/medium mass arm with a very light-weight plastic headshell (offering no real stability for the Ortofon cartridge), plus, the Ortofon is a 'taller' cartridge than the supplied AT3600, which means that the cartridge now has the wrong Vertical Tracking Angle at the stylus. Also to note: that Ortofon is rated at an optimum tracking weight of 1.75grams - not 1.5 - so it's not tracking too securely, in a fly-weight headshell, on an light arm with loose arm bearings....not a good combination!!
To review this table properly, it needs it's original AT3600 cartridge re-fitting and re-aligning, and set to 2-2.5 grams tracking weight... this cartridge will be a better match for that arm and will probably track better/less potential for skipping, as it presents a lower centre of gravity, and tracks a little heavier in this instance. That's why they chose that AT3600 cartridge to be fitted; not just because it's cheap, but because it can track records under very difficult conditions that other cartridges can't, and also because it just sounds so damn good, that it flatters a very mediocre turntable design, and makes it sound better than it should!!
The Ortofon is good, but a very poor match for the arm in this deck, and I think you'll find that the AT3600 sounds better when set correctly...in this deck. And also in quite a few much more expensive turntables too!! There's a reason that companies such as Rega use them in their lower priced tables (not just 'cause they're cheap!! Plus they modify the stylus compliance to improve performance) but because they sound so good!!
Likely I bet it is a low mass arm, judging by the chintzy tonearm bearings it's plastic but looks like an old skool J style tonearm, when in fact it's nothing but a piece of crap as those originally has an SME style heashell and disconnect but that one appears to have been affixed to the arm and screwed into place (for ground possibly). so in essence, gold painted plastic is likely.
It's the OM5E cart so budget at best.
meh, there are loads better than this table.
This is probably the best bang for your buck for a manual tt. As I said in the video - the tonearm is metal.
@@Recordology while the arm TUBE is metal, the gimbal bearing is likely not and if I recall, didn't I see some slop in the arm bearing when you moved it?
Low mass, medium mass etc is the total mass of the arm with headshell and that will determine the compliance of the cart's suspension and how well it'll play with the arm. heavy-ish arm may cause a high compliant cart to not perform at its best so in this case a low mass arm (lighter) can take a high compliant cart without issues being one example. There are charts for this, and a bearing that is tight, but yet moves freely will help the arm to perform better too.
Do you notice a lot of "needle chatter" coming directly from the record/needle on your turntable? It's loud enough on mine that I can hear it even with my bluetooth connected speaker at medium volume (which makes listening annoying as there is a bit of a delay to the speaker). Any tips on how to reduce or eliminate the chatter? Thanks!
Interesting - I have not noticed that. I would have to research....
I picked up one of these for spare room. Mine has a slight azimuth issue. Do you know anyway to correct azimuth on this turntable?
You may need to get a replacement. I am not sure how to adjust.
What size of belt does it Need? I got one at goodwill but needs the belt thank you
What is the song you used? I love hearing that sound on that turntable but I’m not sure what that song you used is called
I want a good turntable that also has AM/FM radio. Any recommendations?
So, how would this compare to the Audio Technica LP60?
Well the lp60 is fully auto so its just different.....I would go with the lp60x.
i found it in ali baba under leetac manufacturer !
What do you do with a lot of these after you review them? I'd be interested in this one or one similar. Wouldn't need the cartridge as I could just pick up an entry level AT one at the local walmart.
Question, can you put a Ortofon 2M cartridge on the turntable?
what is that subbass rumble going on in the background of this video?
Will grounding the turntable end the nasty humming sound?!?
hope for more info. about speed stability on its optical speed control (controled from teeth underneath platter).
(You can place cellphone & launch RPM app on the running platter to check speed stability.)
Can you listen with headphones on?
You would need a headphone amp.
My Denon receiver has blue tooth in. Will this turntable work with it?
Mine has a bit of a squeak when it played a record. It seems like it’s coming from the needle. Is they normal?
Hmmm I bet its really the spindle...
What kind of screwdriver did you use to change out the cartridge. I have a heyday myself and I want to change my cartridge on it.
Did you ever change it? I need to change mine too
I just purchased this, and I like it.
Is anyone else having a skipping problem with this particular turntable, specifically towards the inner grooves? (7” 45s are barely playable!) I tried to increase the tracking force and use a level to check if it’s off balance, but still have a an issue. Same for new vinyl, too. Any ideas? Maybe I have to realign the cartridge? Thanks!
What exact record needle is that? I'm looking to buy it
Bluetooth buttons work intermittently or not at all.
What are the best wireless speakers to use with this player? Looking to spend under $75.00
Would you say turntable or an Audio Technica lp60 is better?
Get a Crosley T150.
Totally different target markets. One fully manual - one fully automatic. Just depends on your preference.
Yes! Much better.
Picked this up the other day. Question: Is the built in pre amp not so hot? The sound is really good.. but the line level is pretty low. I have to turn up my amp pretty high. Would I do better getting an inexpensive preamp?
Interesting - I have not heard this before. Perhaps an issue with yours specifically. Yes you could try an external preamp. Or if you can return this - that would be cheapest.
@@Recordology Update: Seems like my Turntable may be just fine. I think it was the particular input on my receiver. I bought this as a 2nd turntable for our living room and hooked it to our Yamaha home theater receiver on the CD input. (This one does not have a phono input) I moved it to different input and the levels seem just fine. Sounds great now.
Seen at Walmart yesterday they started selling lps and a turntable by the brand “ONN”.
Hmmmm I will have to check that out!
I've heard that the entire ONN turntable is made out of plastic and it has pretty low rates on the Walmart site. I do like the speakers they released separately to go with the turntable though.
so i will need speakers and/or bluetooth speakers for this turntable??
correct
Great player for the money....no motor rumble and oké WoW and flutter.....tracking force.....anti skating...changeable element and styles .... not bad
If anyone would kindly help me out what would be the better option between this and an lp60x ?? Also some speakers would also be very helpful. My girlfriend got me some vinyls for my birthday and I want to utilize them
I would go with the lp60x
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how does it deal with bass-heavy songs?
Pretty good!
I couldn't get 3 of them to sync to 3 different bluetooth speakers. I only ever got it to sync to my bluetooth headphones. Had to go the hard wire route.
Just got it yesterday for $49.99, looking forward to playing some of my vinyl.
I’ve been listening to all my vinyls and have to say, great buy!
Did your get yours from Good Will or Target?
What is the stylus on this thing do you know? I got it and the stylus broke off or something
Hi this is so helpful! I’m trying to upgrade from my Crosley suitcase one, and am looking at getting this turntable. I’m completely new to this so this might be a silly question, but the belt.. will it ever wear out? If so, where can I get a new one. Also, do you have any affordable speaker/ sound system recommendations that would work well with this turn table?
The belt should last for years and years.....some gear from the 50's are still running on original belts....they are easily found on ebay or amazon. The crosley s100 speakers are good as well as the Presonus Eris 3.5 or 4.0.
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I’m curious what the dimensions are between the points on the feet of the turntable!
these are always sold out 😩 i want one but can’t even find a used one to buy
Everyone, Does this beat the Victrola 3 speed suitcase option by a LOT? I can't really tell which to get. I want something cheap but I'm willing to spend double my intended budget if it blows the victrola out of the water.
If you cant get an lp60 or lp60x then get this over the victrola. Although i would reccomend saving up for a beter turntable since buying records is expensive and it is really not going to be worth it with a victrola
It has a 45 option with no adapter But then again I don’t think that many newbies buy 45s
Mine was second hand so it could have gone missing.....
Well, if you don’t have one laying around, you could just learn to center it manually.