I just bought one of these (not sure if it's the exact same model) like two weeks ago. Working great for me so far. Only problem now? I'm addicted to buying records!
I just bought the Victrola Aviator after watching probably 4 or 5 of your reviews on various ones. Great work and thank you for so much information. In 2020 I am glad there are people like you.
@@randomperson7443 Right. I bought this model back in July and it came with only FM though similar models other customers have ordered come with both AM and FM. So I don't know why the difference but not a deal breaker as I rarely listen to AM and have another unit with AM.
Yeah I was a bit disappointed that mine only came in FM , it’s a nostalgia record player and ya skipped the Am??? I used to love sitting with my grandpa listening to AM radio together. It would’ve been so cool to relive those moments Everytime I think of him and miss him.
Just found one of these in an antique store for $50, thinking about purchasing and watching this video is making me want it even more! And for $50 that's a steal! Thanks for the upload!
The best way to unpack it without destroying the box is to open the flaps, turn the thing over on the table/counter (making sure the flaps are still open), and then lifting the carton, letting the unit slide out. That way you have an intact carton to return it to the store if need be.
Same! 😆 . I did the flip trick. Totally cringed watching him tear it apart like a kid in Christmas morning. Oh well he was excited like one & I can see why. I said the something about the record player.. it looks like a beautiful piece of furniture , especially compared to the mid century modern version in my opinion.
Its so nice to see the nostalgia and how several products made these days reminds us of those wonderful times long past with really beautiful products. Excellent review and very exciting product.
Bought one of these and returned it because if you play any album that has some heavy bass on them the thing will skip. got an audio technica and am much happiers.
Maybe that’s the problem I’m having.. gonna compare again when I get home I have some used albums and certain songs skipped and a couple brand new that skip... now I’m gonna pay attention... because I’m frustrated.
Somebody got this as a gift from a total stranger because they started their musical journey so I said how nice of a gift that was on his post. A guy posted below my post that he would advise against using the record player. I copied my original comment, deleted my original comment to remove his comment and pasted it to a new comment and then added that this tracks at 5 grams (which I got from this video) and if the needle is good and aligned properly, it will be fine playing your records on it. Somebody went out of their way to get this person the gift and the guy was over the moon happy about it and then that guy posted on mine. If he wanted to post on that on his own, that's his prerogative. I just didn't want that comment associated with mine in that instance because of people went out of their way. Normally I would have probably left that alone but this was such a special gift to him and thanks to you, I have more of an appreciation of people that are getting back into playing records because of these units. Thanks for your review on this. It helped me out in this instance.
It is December 2021, and I just received my second Victrola Record player!! It is just like you said, they are better quality than my old record player from Victrola, and let us hope these have a longer life! I thank you kindly for sharing the truth about these record players!! Have a blessed Recordology Christmas, and a better 2022! Thanks for your time, James
Nice touch that the buttons are antiqued off white. I'm definitely picking up a Victrola soon and then big band records. Finally got the wife convinced.
I used to collect big band record as a late teen , although I didn’t have a record player yet. I adore touching the yesteryears gone by! It reminds me of being a child being so excited to play my children’s Christian agape music & very old Disney records! And it took me many years in my busy life to get one. My husband gifted me the mid century modern but I’ve always loved this style so I exchanged it & got this one. It was so fun to play records with my 13 yr old who was just over the moon excited to listen to the crackle of the records! We agree you can’t beat that wonderful sound and how it transports you back to some very special times. I think it’s always important to respect our musical history ( all history for that matter) I believe it enriches the soul a person and has an impact of greater appreciation for the generations of people past & present. ❤
I have been using my 8 n 1 for the past 3 years with no issues. I added a pair of edifier speakers. The sound of this unit is very good. Record player has very good detailed sound. Bass is good and very satisfying level. Overall hope this unit continues to serve my audio needs. And with the added speakers the radio. Cassette player and cd player all sound so much better.
The phono has a full-sized platter which is uncommon and very nice. Still I wish they could put a turntable with a pitch control feature in one of these. Heck, increase the dimensions and put a turntable in with linear tracking. WOW, I like to dream.
another well reviewed all in one unit, like the looks of this player and it sounded pretty decent as well, everything you need in an attractive player. thanks for sharing once again,
FYI - Victrola no longer makes the 600 B. The link that you have posted is no longer valid. It takes you to the VTA 750 or the VTA 750 B. This one doesn’t record because it to USB anymore. It’s kind of stupid. I spoke with somebody at the trailer and he said they just stop making it… And that’s it no explanation.
got one of these as a christmas present 2-3 years ago annd still use it often. my main gripe with the turn table is : you have to use the standard replacement stylus, i'd bought the diamond stylus and it just immediately skated across any record i tried. the tracking force for the diamond replacements were rated under 4 grams and the lack of an adjustable counterbalance made it unusable with anything but. the default needles sound fine qualitywise but wear out quicker than i'm comfortable with (50hrs vs a diamonds 500). currently looking for offbrand needles that'll work well with it cause 20 bucks for (a 3pack) 150hrs adds up for a daily listener. it's not ideal for an 'audiophile hifi setup' but for someone whose picking through bins of used 4$ vinyl it's a stressfree way to enjoy records without the need for additional gear. the biggest bummer for me is the cd player stopped reading discs about a year in, the majority of my collection was cds and it was the feature i'd used the most. not much of a big deal as i have plenty of systems/computers/dvdplayers that'd read cds just the same but i enjoyed the boombox-like convenience of it. my next gripe is the cassette player is 'temperamental;\ sometimes it works fine but more often than not the autostop will engage midway through a track, or the speed will slow down to a crawl and then auto stop. at first i thought it was my test tapes buut it's had the same effect on all the tapes in my collection, but neither of these are a deal breaker for me as i was mainly looking for a turntable. my favorite feature tho : usb connectivity to a computer. for those stressed about wearing out records you only need to listen to them once while streaming the audio to your pc, ona pc you can record it in lossless wav or whatever you want. the entire unit functions as a microphone/line in option in windows so i'd commonly use it to stream music to my friends over discord/twitch/etc. can also listen back on computer so works for whatever headphones/stereo/etc your using at the time. overall : not as awful as reddit posts will make it out to be if your just looking for an easy record player, lacks an upgrade path but works fine regardless. buuut for those looking for a cd or tape player i'd advise some caution in terms of quality control
Sister gifted this to me. I love it! Will probably upgrade to a better setup in the holiday season but this will do! Works great! The only problem is that I have to wait until Friday to get my new needles lol. I accidentally bent it 😢. Sound quality is good. Redditors really hate Victrola for no reason, it’s a good starting point!
I've had my 8 in 1 for a little over two years. I added external plug in speakers as soon as I got the unit. Sound is pretty good, and better than sound through Victrola's built in speakers. It only turns on to the USB feature. I wish it turned on to the radio because if you don't have the remote nearby the usb is only thing turned on. If you don't have a usb inserted, and if you do, it will start at beginning always. So, if you have listened to it recently you will have to listen to the same songs you've already played. Not a big deal, but I'm going to see if I can wire it to power on with the radio. I have it hooked up to Alexa, and I have a radio station I like, but I can't get to it unless I have the remote with me.
Thanks for the very detailed and thorough review, this is just what I was looking for! :) Your review convinced me to get one of these units as a gift for my father for the holidays... and I am seriously considering getting another one for me at home! :)
I got this model from Amazon to play old Cassettes and records and it's cool I can now digitize records and tapes. the sound of the AM FM and tape player surprisingly good both radio bands tune very well when the antenna is at full length. I was a little surprised at the lack of bass and high treble from the built-in speakers (use powered speakers via the front headphone jack for best sound) bringing those mp3 files to Audacity and a good pair of powered speakers; they are quite good.
I bought the predecessor to this unit 4 years ago. But instead of a USB recorder (and a memory stick recorder on some models), it had a CD burner which recorded to an MP3 file (rather than a wave or lossless file). Unfortunately, the entire unit got fried by an electrical storm in which a lightning strike came too close to my house. Everything still worked except the amplifier, so I had function but no sound. And no stereo repair shop would touch it. Long story short, I replced the unit (an Aviator Signature) with a new Empire Mid-Century a couple of months ago. I lost AM radio, but the Phone, CD, and Tape are still there. And I think it actually sounds better than the older unit. Its lid also covers the turntable completely, so no dust can get in there while the turntable is not being used. All in all, a fair trade and a $75 savings in price.
Nice review. Just bought one myself. Can you hook up external speakers, and what about adding a coin to the needle arm, like we used to on older record players?
I just got this same record player for Christmas. It’s my first record player. So far every record I try to play skips really bad. These are brand new records. Does this player have a way to re-balance the tone arm, adjust the tracking force, or anti-skate dial? I don’t see how to do that on this player. Or should the player come properly calibrated if brand new from Amazon? I want to love this! It looks so cool. Any insight into what I’m doing wrong or easy trouble-shooting would be awesome!
I have this record player. Every vinyl skips. Even new ones. I’ve tried most of your suggestions and it’s still not working smoothly. Ready to throw it out the window lol
We have done a couple videos on skipping records - check them out here; th-cam.com/video/i1YIh7y_uuU/w-d-xo.html AND th-cam.com/video/3Vp5g3rZBlw/w-d-xo.html
The company that makes the mechanisms found in these players is Tanashin; Techmoan did a whole video on them here: th-cam.com/video/nezGOVOpHtc/w-d-xo.html
Wow 8 in 1? Might be worth getting one for my office! Also I notice you shaved off the beard! :-) Yep God is Good. I'm thankful that I have my family and that I'm going into my 3rd year into remission come Dec 12.
Absolutely brilliant Review.The Unit looks so good,and the wood finish really appeals to me.I was out on Mail delivery today and one of the doors i knocked on to deliver a parcel//,a lady answered (American lady) and she said Happy Thanks Giving.I asked her exactly what Thanks Giving day is...As being in the UK,we hear about it a lot,but i have never realised what it was about.We had quite a chat.Anyhow..i digress....Loved this review...and Happy Thanks Giving day ..Cheers..Ade
One thing I noticed with the replacement styli is that the cantilever is aluminum not plastic, good for them on that. The Canadian version omits the AM tuner though.
Crosley put these out with the same cabinets a few years ago called the "stack o matic" that had the automatic record changer holding up to 6 records, just like the old days. I guess they didn't do well, they don't sell them anymore. Great review. One day maybe they will bring the voice of music style record changers back, I still have my parents Phonola record player and it purrs like a kitten. Happy Listening!
Hey there I’m clueless on these and need help my girlfriend wants one. The records I’m looking to buy for her all say LP 1 or 2. I’m not sure what that means, would they play properly on this ? Thanks a lot
wait omg I think she means LP 1 and LP 2 as in liam payne's albums...sorry this is 6 months late but if is what she means tell her she has great taste in music and ask if she's an ot5 and btw LP 1 and LP 2 are just the vinyls for 2 liam payne albums, so yes it will be able to play it
Like you mentioned (on the Aladdin Record), I feel like this player doesn't want to play from the beginning. It skips and pulls to halfway into the first track. Have you figured out a fix for this?
If you play a record normal, the tracking force should be around 1.75 to 2 gram. On cartridge for DJ use, you can go up to 3 or 4 grams. These cartridges that is made to track at higher trackingforces will damage your records. And records are not made to be played at 10 grams of trackingforce. And Dolby is a noise reductionsystem, it is a electronic circuit. It has nothing to do with the type of tonehead in the cassette player. If you want to play cassettes, go to a fleamarket or second handshop and buy a cassettedeck.
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This was extremely useful. Have you thought about adding your reviews to Amazon? I'm not sure what their monetization process is like on product videos, but that's where I came from, looking for answers. (and you certainly provided them). Thanks for showing the back of the machine and showing that it comes with the RCA output cable already included in the package.
More features than the 6in1, but I prefer the front design of that one a little more over this 8in1. Minor quibble though. Did all of the other stuff test out well?
Reasonable quality and function for the price. The sound isn't " kick ass " punchy like an expensive stereo, but it's ok for listening in one room, kind of like what grandpa's record player sounded like 60 years ago. I'd be willing to pay a lot more money for a high end quality version but if you don't want to spend a lot of money, this is probably a good way to go for versatility and it's cool looking. Radio dial could use a back - light.
I have the VTA-750B model. My only dilemma is it doesn’t have auxiliary out ports. I want to be able to record from the Bluetooth on the victrola out into an 8 track recorder(I’m getting into 8 tracks as crazy as that seems). Is there any way to convert the input ports in the back of the unit into outputs???? It makes no sense to me that there is a single aux in port in the front and a left and right input in the back…..why no outputs??????
We have done videos on 8-track. I was a recent convert to 8-track as well. Unfortunately on this the headphone output jack at 80% volume (which approximates line level) is your best bet.
Cannot find this model anywhere. Looking for the model with the record button. 8 in 1 sold on qvc shows record button but they are substituting with an inferior model. Wanting an easy way (no cables) to record cassettes to usb
I have one of these, when I try to turn up the volume no matter what I have running, record, CD, radeo etc it squalls bad. I have to turn volume all the way down and try to slowly turn it up. Any help fixing this would be great
Hi ! Is there a way to do an External Speakers "Option" without using the Headphone Jack ? I'd _prefer_ a connection mounted on the rear of the cabinet, but can't find anything other than the headphone jack on the front. I suppose I _could_ dig into the unit and hard wire a set of output connections with an interrupt or maybe an "Output Selector Switch" , but I'd REALLY prefer not to have to ... . The 2 RCA Plugs on the back SEEM to be for input, which seem kinda silly- as anything else's "out" would LIKELY use the AUX-Out connection with the Victrola's Aux-in provided on the front, which itself kinda makes sense- as anything you'd temporarily quick-connect would benefit from this arrangement. Still- an un-amplified source _might_have RCA- Outs using an RCA - _in_ connection on the Victrola, I guess, but anything you'd add-on using the RCA connections would _LIKELY_ benefit from the same improved external speakers you'd want to connect to improve the Victrola's own sound output and I'm HOPING for something better than "Headphones Out" . I haven't _TRIED_ the rear RCA connections _"in"_ , as I don't have anything wanting an RCA Connection at its own output, even tho I DO have my 5.1 Living Room Speakers in-connected to my TV output's Fibre Optic - Out connection, but the 5.1 set DOES have a 2nd pair of _inputs_ for RCA - L/R which COULD if the Victrola's rear RCA's were OUT instead of IN . Thoughts ? NONE of my stuff is anywhere above SOLID mid-range (with the Victrola _itself_ being my only relatively Low-End "Compromise" - Sill (so _far_ ) I'm QUITE happy with it (!) - but I _GUESS_ if I went "Hi-End" I could get "Everything I _want_ " _;=)) !_ - Nice work, btw. All the _BEST_ from Texas ! - C.
It’s tough because they change little nuances with these products… So some of them have audio outputs and some don’t. But I can tell you that even connected to a large stereo system anything with a ceramic cartridge is going to sound mediocre at best compared to a higher end system with a Magnetic cartridge
I just got this a few days ago. I don't know if anyone else bought there's from Amazon, but I did notice that it didn't come with the extra needles, the USB drive or cleaning cloth. Anyway, aside from that, I know what most of the buttons do, but can't seem to find the record button and would rather not have to attach my computer via cable. I'm totally blind, and still have to find out whether that software is accessible on either my mac or windows computer. The easiest thing for me to do would be to use a thumb drive I have and record to MP3. Is the record button one of the round ones, and if so, can you tell me which one? Simply by stating whether it's the first one or 2nd one from the right, or first one from the left. I've already tried playing a record or 2 on it. Seems to like old vinal better than new because my new vinal record skipped quite a bit. Sorry for the long comment and thank you for your help. :)
Mine didn't either. It _IS_ a _relatively_ low-end unit - but SOUNDS and FUNCTIONS well above its "Weight-Class" ! STILL the accessories you mentioned WOULD have made a nice add-on. Oh well _;=) !_
Lower the 5 grams weight on the tonearm, to 3.5 grams; this should end the sudden abrupt start of the record skipping past the lead in groove, and less dynamic bass skips while the record is playing; thank you and God bless us.
I just bought this for my wife and she LOVES it! However, I’m a bit OCD and quickly noticed that both foot pegs on the right are shorter than the foot pegs on the left, making the player sit uneven. Is it supposed to be this way? If so, why?
Can you connect it to external speakers? I have big old speaker that have great sound and i really like this victrola device and it will be great if i can connect them together for some extra boost to the sound.
I've had mine for a few years and now my records sound slower than they should be. I've cleaned it, changed the needle on tone arm... any other suggestions? How do I get to the motor or belt drive?
What about the skipping on the records? And so far, the tape keeps working? I saw a review from another Victrola and the tape after a year o two was working bad.
My daughter has the same one but after a year the RPMs changed and now her records play at a slower pitch. Have not found a way to fix that, so may have to replace with something different. Shame is I built a beautiful matching stand with record display/storage and took the time to match the wood finish.
We have done a couple videos on skipping records - check them out here; th-cam.com/video/i1YIh7y_uuU/w-d-xo.html AND th-cam.com/video/3Vp5g3rZBlw/w-d-xo.html
@@cariekaiser4265 no, I contacted the manufacturer, and they said there is not a way to do this. They advised me to return it and get a replacement. We did do that, and the new one is working better. I’d even say it’s a tad bit on the sharp side(meaning the songs are slightly faster and higher pitched). This is a much less noticeable though, and I’d imagine that in time the belt would loosen. I really do love this player though. It’s really nice and enjoyable.
The radio dial is the best. Do cassettes ever jam in that unit? That would be bad if it got tangled up. Or does it stop when the tape starts to jam like some players do?
Good question I have never had one jam in these types of mechanisms. As you probably know Tanashin is the only company making cassette mechanisms, and although not super high fidelity sound quality wise… They actually are known for being fairly durable.
@5:10 you say, "Here's where the aux out is" but those are actually aux in lines. So this unit can NOT connect auxiliary speakers nor Bluetooth out, correct?
That little (huge) acre by the back of the tone arm was almost all the way unscrewed when I unpacked after moving. Now my tone arm slides across my record. How do I fix this??
how do I reduce the wobble? I had to mess with the set screw type adjuster when new its located near the right rear of the turn table surface..it comes all the way down and needs to come up reverse threads i think... it seems ok and sounds ok with it turned so the set screw bolt is up and out 1/2 ior less but there is a prominent wobble more so than i see in these videos
I just bought one of these (not sure if it's the exact same model) like two weeks ago. Working great for me so far. Only problem now? I'm addicted to buying records!
it happens lol
My problem too lol
Thats a good addiction to have :D
estate sales. their like $1
Hey dont those go bad when you play them for the 100th time?
guy cuts tape PERFECTLY then rips box to shreds hahaha
That irks me
Really
Jajaja
All he had to do was flip the box upside down since it’s sitting on foam. 😂
I just bought the Victrola Aviator after watching probably 4 or 5 of your reviews on various ones. Great work and thank you for so much information. In 2020 I am glad there are people like you.
Thank you!!!
I'm glad they brought back the AM radio tuner. Some of their previous all-in-one systems had an FM-only tuner.
Last time I checked amazon, they got rid of the am radios for the 8 in 1 models
@@randomperson7443 Right. I bought this model back in July and it came with only FM though similar models other customers have ordered come with both
AM and FM. So I don't know why the difference but not a deal breaker as I rarely listen to AM and have another unit with AM.
The one I had only had fm I wasn’t a really big fan of it and also the cd player never worked
Yeah I was a bit disappointed that mine only came in FM , it’s a nostalgia record player and ya skipped the Am??? I used to love sitting with my grandpa listening to AM radio together. It would’ve been so cool to relive those moments Everytime I think of him and miss him.
Just found one of these in an antique store for $50, thinking about purchasing and watching this video is making me want it even more! And for $50 that's a steal! Thanks for the upload!
hope you did it. I bought one off facebook marketplace that came with a stand for $60... best purchase ever
The best way to unpack it without destroying the box is to open the flaps, turn the thing over on the table/counter (making sure the flaps are still open), and then lifting the carton, letting the unit slide out. That way you have an intact carton to return it to the store if need be.
xaenon yes .. was cringing watching that part .. lol
Same! 😆 . I did the flip trick. Totally cringed watching him tear it apart like a kid in Christmas morning. Oh well he was excited like one & I can see why. I said the something about the record player.. it looks like a beautiful piece of furniture , especially compared to the mid century modern version in my opinion.
Its so nice to see the nostalgia and how several products made these days reminds us of those wonderful times long past with really beautiful products. Excellent review and very exciting product.
I just watched this the day before Thanksgiving 2020 and when he said "tomorrow is Thanksgiving" it blew my mind
lol got to be the TH-cam algorithm.
@@Recordology that's the weird thing. I actually googled "record player reviews" and picked this one out of a lineup. Solid videos by the way.
Thanks for the review......I ordered me one for the family.....and I hope it works just as well......yeah man
Bought one of these and returned it because if you play any album that has some heavy bass on them the thing will skip. got an audio technica and am much happiers.
Maybe that’s the problem I’m having.. gonna compare again when I get home I have some used albums and certain songs skipped and a couple brand new that skip... now I’m gonna pay attention... because I’m frustrated.
I have one and it skips constantly. It’s got me soooo mad
Somebody got this as a gift from a total stranger because they started their musical journey so I said how nice of a gift that was on his post. A guy posted below my post that he would advise against using the record player. I copied my original comment, deleted my original comment to remove his comment and pasted it to a new comment and then added that this tracks at 5 grams (which I got from this video) and if the needle is good and aligned properly, it will be fine playing your records on it. Somebody went out of their way to get this person the gift and the guy was over the moon happy about it and then that guy posted on mine. If he wanted to post on that on his own, that's his prerogative. I just didn't want that comment associated with mine in that instance because of people went out of their way. Normally I would have probably left that alone but this was such a special gift to him and thanks to you, I have more of an appreciation of people that are getting back into playing records because of these units. Thanks for your review on this. It helped me out in this instance.
It is December 2021, and I just received my second Victrola Record player!! It is just like you said, they are better quality than my old record player from Victrola, and let us hope these have a longer life! I thank you kindly for sharing the truth about these record players!! Have a blessed Recordology Christmas, and a better 2022! Thanks for your time, James
Have you had to replace the belt drives on these?
Nice touch that the buttons are antiqued off white. I'm definitely picking up a Victrola soon and then big band records. Finally got the wife convinced.
Thats the battle right there lol......
I used to collect big band record as a late teen , although I didn’t have a record player yet. I adore touching the yesteryears gone by! It reminds me of being a child being so excited to play my children’s Christian agape music & very old Disney records! And it took me many years in my busy life to get one. My husband gifted me the mid century modern but I’ve always loved this style so I exchanged it & got this one. It was so fun to play records with my 13 yr old who was just over the moon excited to listen to the crackle of the records! We agree you can’t beat that wonderful sound and how it transports you back to some very special times. I think it’s always important to respect our musical history ( all history for that matter) I believe it enriches the soul a person and has an impact of greater appreciation for the generations of people past & present. ❤
Love how he gives God thanks and glory at the end of this video! Great job overall
I have been using my 8 n 1 for the past 3 years with no issues. I added a pair of edifier speakers. The sound of this unit is very good. Record player has very good detailed sound. Bass is good and very satisfying level. Overall hope this unit continues to serve my audio needs. And with the added speakers the radio. Cassette player and cd player all sound so much better.
The phono has a full-sized platter which is uncommon and very nice. Still I wish they could put a turntable with a pitch control feature in one of these. Heck, increase the dimensions and put a turntable in with linear tracking. WOW, I like to dream.
another well reviewed all in one unit, like the looks of this player and it sounded pretty decent as well, everything you need in an attractive player. thanks for sharing once again,
Bless you bro!! Thx for the honest review👌
FYI - Victrola no longer makes the 600 B. The link that you have posted is no longer valid. It takes you to the VTA 750 or the VTA 750 B.
This one doesn’t record because it to USB anymore.
It’s kind of stupid.
I spoke with somebody at the trailer and he said they just stop making it… And that’s it no explanation.
got one of these as a christmas present 2-3 years ago annd still use it often. my main gripe with the turn table is : you have to use the standard replacement stylus, i'd bought the diamond stylus and it just immediately skated across any record i tried. the tracking force for the diamond replacements were rated under 4 grams and the lack of an adjustable counterbalance made it unusable with anything but. the default needles sound fine qualitywise but wear out quicker than i'm comfortable with (50hrs vs a diamonds 500). currently looking for offbrand needles that'll work well with it cause 20 bucks for (a 3pack) 150hrs adds up for a daily listener. it's not ideal for an 'audiophile hifi setup' but for someone whose picking through bins of used 4$ vinyl it's a stressfree way to enjoy records without the need for additional gear.
the biggest bummer for me is the cd player stopped reading discs about a year in, the majority of my collection was cds and it was the feature i'd used the most. not much of a big deal as i have plenty of systems/computers/dvdplayers that'd read cds just the same but i enjoyed the boombox-like convenience of it. my next gripe is the cassette player is 'temperamental;\ sometimes it works fine but more often than not the autostop will engage midway through a track, or the speed will slow down to a crawl and then auto stop. at first i thought it was my test tapes buut it's had the same effect on all the tapes in my collection, but neither of these are a deal breaker for me as i was mainly looking for a turntable.
my favorite feature tho : usb connectivity to a computer. for those stressed about wearing out records you only need to listen to them once while streaming the audio to your pc, ona pc you can record it in lossless wav or whatever you want. the entire unit functions as a microphone/line in option in windows so i'd commonly use it to stream music to my friends over discord/twitch/etc. can also listen back on computer so works for whatever headphones/stereo/etc your using at the time. overall : not as awful as reddit posts will make it out to be if your just looking for an easy record player, lacks an upgrade path but works fine regardless. buuut for those looking for a cd or tape player i'd advise some caution in terms of quality control
Super excited about the live show, hope it's happening tomorrow so that I don't have to worry it comes on while I'm at work.
Sister gifted this to me. I love it! Will probably upgrade to a better setup in the holiday season but this will do! Works great! The only problem is that I have to wait until Friday to get my new needles lol. I accidentally bent it 😢. Sound quality is good. Redditors really hate Victrola for no reason, it’s a good starting point!
Lots of platter wobble on this model. I got one a few months ago and was surprised by how much it wobbles.
I've had my 8 in 1 for a little over two years. I added external plug in speakers as soon as I got the unit. Sound is pretty good, and better than sound through Victrola's built in speakers. It only turns on to the USB feature. I wish it turned on to the radio because if you don't have the remote nearby the usb is only thing turned on. If you don't have a usb inserted, and if you do, it will start at beginning always. So, if you have listened to it recently you will have to listen to the same songs you've already played. Not a big deal, but I'm going to see if I can wire it to power on with the radio. I have it hooked up to Alexa, and I have a radio station I like, but I can't get to it unless I have the remote with me.
which speakers are you using?
Thanks for the very detailed and thorough review, this is just what I was looking for! :) Your review convinced me to get one of these units as a gift for my father for the holidays... and I am seriously considering getting another one for me at home! :)
I got this model from Amazon to play old Cassettes and records and it's cool I can now digitize records and tapes. the sound of the AM FM and tape player surprisingly good both radio bands tune very well when the antenna is at full length. I was a little surprised at the lack of bass and high treble from the built-in speakers (use powered speakers via the front headphone jack for best sound) bringing those mp3 files to Audacity and a good pair of powered speakers; they are quite good.
John Gray II we also got ours from Amazon . We got a great deal in it as well. Under $100 bucks
Just ordered one today. So are you saying that this model has the ability to record from cassette tapes to mp3? Thanks.
where are these sold? I bought one that doesn't have the "record" button at the bottom of the left hand buttons
We have the same Victoria. I got it last year for Christmas! Very well made and high quality! We love the remote control! Enjoy!!
I bought the predecessor to this unit 4 years ago. But instead of a USB recorder (and a memory stick recorder on some models), it had a CD burner which recorded to an MP3 file (rather than a wave or lossless file). Unfortunately, the entire unit got fried by an electrical storm in which a lightning strike came too close to my house. Everything still worked except the amplifier, so I had function but no sound. And no stereo repair shop would touch it. Long story short, I replced the unit (an Aviator Signature) with a new Empire Mid-Century a couple of months ago. I lost AM radio, but the Phone, CD, and Tape are still there. And I think it actually sounds better than the older unit. Its lid also covers the turntable completely, so no dust can get in there while the turntable is not being used. All in all, a fair trade and a $75 savings in price.
Gonna get 1 for my daughter . Looks really nice .
Thank you for posting this " I just bought one : }
Hope you enjoy it!
I was going to replace my victrola with a marley today, I ended up returning it 2 hours later. My victrola never done me wrong, it just works.
Nice review. Just bought one myself. Can you hook up external speakers, and what about adding a coin to the needle arm, like we used to on older record players?
Yes on both accounts but the coin will CARVE your records.
@Recordology So you can add extra speakers, right?
I just got this same record player for Christmas. It’s my first record player. So far every record I try to play skips really bad. These are brand new records. Does this player have a way to re-balance the tone arm, adjust the tracking force, or anti-skate dial? I don’t see how to do that on this player. Or should the player come properly calibrated if brand new from Amazon? I want to love this! It looks so cool. Any insight into what I’m doing wrong or easy trouble-shooting would be awesome!
Any luck troubleshooting and solving this? Got one for Xmas too and it’s record player has done nothing but skip on brand new and clean records
I have this record player. Every vinyl skips. Even new ones. I’ve tried most of your suggestions and it’s still not working smoothly. Ready to throw it out the window lol
We have done a couple videos on skipping records - check them out here; th-cam.com/video/i1YIh7y_uuU/w-d-xo.html AND th-cam.com/video/3Vp5g3rZBlw/w-d-xo.html
The company that makes the mechanisms found in these players is Tanashin; Techmoan did a whole video on them here: th-cam.com/video/nezGOVOpHtc/w-d-xo.html
Wow 8 in 1? Might be worth getting one for my office! Also I notice you shaved off the beard! :-) Yep God is Good. I'm thankful that I have my family and that I'm going into my 3rd year into remission come Dec 12.
Praise God for your remission! Thank you for your kind comments!
@@Recordology thanks! Hey have you ever done a video regarding ordering off of Discogs?
I just got one, it was a 6 or 7 in one. Loving it so far. Hopefully it'll last a long time.
3:27 - So it's not a pack of Chiclets then? That would be cool - music and gum!
Lol and maybe a baseball card!
Absolutely brilliant Review.The Unit looks so good,and the wood finish really appeals to me.I was out on Mail delivery today and one of the doors i knocked on to deliver a parcel//,a lady answered (American lady) and she said Happy Thanks Giving.I asked her exactly what Thanks Giving day is...As being in the UK,we hear about it a lot,but i have never realised what it was about.We had quite a chat.Anyhow..i digress....Loved this review...and Happy Thanks Giving day ..Cheers..Ade
I got this model of Victrola for Christmas but I'm not allowed to open it until Christmas! Looks beautiful!
Hope you enjoy it!
One thing I noticed with the replacement styli is that the cantilever is aluminum not plastic, good for them on that. The Canadian version omits the AM tuner though.
👍 ! _POSSIBLY_ in response to the RISE of "Talk Radio" on AM at the time ?
Hhhmmmm..... !
Ok, Tin-Foil hat back on the shelf _;=)) !_
No it does have AM tuner.
Crosley put these out with the same cabinets a few years ago called the "stack o matic" that had the automatic record changer holding up to 6 records, just like the old days. I guess they didn't do well, they don't sell them anymore. Great review. One day maybe they will bring the voice of music style record changers back, I still have my parents Phonola record player and it purrs like a kitten. Happy Listening!
Hey there I’m clueless on these and need help my girlfriend wants one. The records I’m looking to buy for her all say LP 1 or 2. I’m not sure what that means, would they play properly on this ? Thanks a lot
Welcome! This will play them all.....
wait omg I think she means LP 1 and LP 2 as in liam payne's albums...sorry this is 6 months late but if is what she means tell her she has great taste in music and ask if she's an ot5
and btw LP 1 and LP 2 are just the vinyls for 2 liam payne albums, so yes it will be able to play it
Like you mentioned (on the Aladdin Record), I feel like this player doesn't want to play from the beginning. It skips and pulls to halfway into the first track. Have you figured out a fix for this?
I have not......it may loosen over time though...
Mine did it from the beginning and never got better. I stuck to my old school tables, no trouble
I’m having the same issue!!!! Have you figured out anything? It’s bumming me out
How does it hold up, is the tape player still working? I want this but mainly for the tape player.
This is the one we have. I got it last Christmas! We LOVE IT!
Looks nice. I have a similar Crossley jukebox like yours.
Hang on, where did the 9 gram figure come from? Stereo records are designed to track at no more than 6 grams.
If you play a record normal, the tracking force should be around 1.75 to 2 gram.
On cartridge for DJ use, you can go up to 3 or 4 grams.
These cartridges that is made to track at higher trackingforces will damage your records. And records are not made to be played at 10 grams of trackingforce.
And Dolby is a noise reductionsystem, it is a electronic circuit. It has nothing to do with the type of tonehead in the cassette player.
If you want to play cassettes, go to a fleamarket or second handshop and buy a cassettedeck.
I play a lot of old and oddball records. Many of them won't play all the way to the end. How can I disable the autostop feature??
Mine wobbles like yours too, when spinning records. This is normal as long as records don't skip right?
Yes indeed! Welcome to the fun hobby of records! Here is a good place to start;th-cam.com/video/RoTAaZs3tW8/w-d-xo.html AND THIS th-cam.com/video/kmzvSI2IfOI/w-d-xo.html AND EVEN THIS th-cam.com/video/FJPpNDQspts/w-d-xo.html we have covered so many aspects of playing records and adjusting record players on our older videos...you might find something interesting to watch on our playlists too!
A family member got one for Christmas and loves it and it wobbles tho
Hi! My name is Silvia. I have a question: Could you convert cassettes to Mp3 with that victrola? And what about CDs to Mp3? Thanks for the info! Bye.
Good question! This unit does allow you to record anything (if I remember correctly) to mp3 via USB.
@@Recordology Great! Thanks for the info!
Is it possible to change the crystal needle for a diamond one!! How can I adapt external speakers to that?
This was extremely useful. Have you thought about adding your reviews to Amazon? I'm not sure what their monetization process is like on product videos, but that's where I came from, looking for answers. (and you certainly provided them). Thanks for showing the back of the machine and showing that it comes with the RCA output cable already included in the package.
That's a great idea!
"We don't like 8-track and that's fine"
You wound me sir!!!
More features than the 6in1, but I prefer the front design of that one a little more over this 8in1. Minor quibble though. Did all of the other stuff test out well?
Yes indeed this one was solid!
Reasonable quality and function for the price. The sound isn't " kick ass " punchy like an expensive stereo, but it's ok for listening in one room, kind of like what grandpa's record player sounded like 60 years ago. I'd be willing to pay a lot more money for a high end quality version but if you don't want to spend a lot of money, this is probably a good way to go for versatility and it's cool looking. Radio dial could use a back - light.
100% agreed!
I have the VTA-750B model. My only dilemma is it doesn’t have auxiliary out ports. I want to be able to record from the Bluetooth on the victrola out into an 8 track recorder(I’m getting into 8 tracks as crazy as that seems). Is there any way to convert the input ports in the back of the unit into outputs???? It makes no sense to me that there is a single aux in port in the front and a left and right input in the back…..why no outputs??????
We have done videos on 8-track. I was a recent convert to 8-track as well. Unfortunately on this the headphone output jack at 80% volume (which approximates line level) is your best bet.
Cannot find this model anywhere. Looking for the model with the record button. 8 in 1 sold on qvc shows record button but they are substituting with an inferior model. Wanting an easy way (no cables) to record cassettes to usb
I just got given one of these as a gift, is there a way to get rid of the table wobble as it spins?
Thank you!!!
I have one of these, when I try to turn up the volume no matter what I have running, record, CD, radeo etc it squalls bad. I have to turn volume all the way down and try to slowly turn it up. Any help fixing this would be great
i have the same issue
did you find a fix?
Hi there. My Victrola was only used 2 times because of my busy schedule. Today I plugged it up and nothing.. No power at all. Why?? PLEASE HELP..
Only thing missing is a 8 track player. Why can’t we find that included in these?
I would like to find one too, but unfortunately, 8 tracks are long gone history and appeal to a very low percentage of the general population.
The video was kool!!
I have one I haven’t played it that much and my CD is not working at all the record player tape , radio all working fine .
Just got this one. Thanks for reviewing!! I'm addicted. People on reddit are being snobs. Glad I found your video.
Hope you enjoy it!
@@Recordology definitely!!!
Hi !
Is there a way to do an External Speakers "Option" without using the Headphone Jack ?
I'd _prefer_ a connection mounted on the rear of the cabinet, but can't find anything other than the headphone jack on the front. I suppose I _could_ dig into the unit and hard wire a set of output connections with an interrupt or maybe an "Output Selector Switch" , but I'd REALLY prefer not to have to ... .
The 2 RCA Plugs on the back SEEM to be for input, which seem kinda silly- as anything else's "out" would LIKELY use the AUX-Out connection with the Victrola's Aux-in provided on the front, which itself kinda makes sense- as anything you'd temporarily quick-connect would benefit from this arrangement.
Still- an un-amplified source _might_have RCA- Outs using an RCA - _in_ connection on the Victrola, I guess, but anything you'd add-on using the RCA connections would _LIKELY_ benefit from the same improved external speakers you'd want to connect to improve the Victrola's own sound output and I'm HOPING for something better than "Headphones Out" .
I haven't _TRIED_ the rear RCA connections _"in"_ , as I don't have anything wanting an RCA Connection at its own output, even tho I DO have my 5.1 Living Room Speakers in-connected to my TV output's Fibre Optic - Out connection, but the 5.1 set DOES have a 2nd pair of _inputs_ for RCA - L/R which COULD if the Victrola's rear RCA's were OUT instead of IN .
Thoughts ?
NONE of my stuff is anywhere above SOLID mid-range (with the Victrola _itself_ being my only relatively Low-End "Compromise" - Sill (so _far_ ) I'm QUITE happy with it (!) - but I _GUESS_ if I went "Hi-End" I could get "Everything I _want_ " _;=)) !_
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Nice work, btw.
All the _BEST_ from Texas ! -
C.
It’s tough because they change little nuances with these products… So some of them have audio outputs and some don’t. But I can tell you that even connected to a large stereo system anything with a ceramic cartridge is going to sound mediocre at best compared to a higher end system with a Magnetic cartridge
Do you think the antenna can be replaced with something a little more substantial?
In your opinion how higher quality is this as far as the sound compared to the 6-1 from Victrola?
Very similar!
I just got this a few days ago. I don't know if anyone else bought there's from Amazon, but I did notice that it didn't come with the extra needles, the USB drive or cleaning cloth. Anyway, aside from that, I know what most of the buttons do, but can't seem to find the record button and would rather not have to attach my computer via cable. I'm totally blind, and still have to find out whether that software is accessible on either my mac or windows computer. The easiest thing for me to do would be to use a thumb drive I have and record to MP3. Is the record button one of the round ones, and if so, can you tell me which one? Simply by stating whether it's the first one or 2nd one from the right, or first one from the left. I've already tried playing a record or 2 on it. Seems to like old vinal better than new because my new vinal record skipped quite a bit. Sorry for the long comment and thank you for your help. :)
Let me look into this!
Mine didn't either. It _IS_ a _relatively_ low-end unit - but SOUNDS and FUNCTIONS well above its "Weight-Class" !
STILL the accessories you mentioned WOULD have made a nice add-on.
Oh well _;=) !_
Why does mine sound slow and flat? It's pretty new and sounded that way immediately out of the box
How would I record the vinyl record onto computer via USB cable?
Does anyone have the problem when a song from a cd fades in for every track and if so does anybody know how to fix it
Lower the 5 grams weight on the tonearm, to 3.5 grams; this should end the sudden abrupt start of the record skipping past the lead in groove, and less dynamic bass skips while the record is playing; thank you and God bless us.
How did you do this?
I just bought this for my wife and she LOVES it! However, I’m a bit OCD and quickly noticed that both foot pegs on the right are shorter than the foot pegs on the left, making the player sit uneven. Is it supposed to be this way? If so, why?
I like the way it Looks 👍
Can you connect it to external speakers? I have big old speaker that have great sound and i really like this victrola device and it will be great if i can connect them together for some extra boost to the sound.
Yes indeed - RCA outs on the back. But they are line level, you will need an amplifier for them.
I've had mine for a few years and now my records sound slower than they should be. I've cleaned it, changed the needle on tone arm... any other suggestions? How do I get to the motor or belt drive?
I’m having the same issues.
What about the skipping on the records? And so far, the tape keeps working? I saw a review from another Victrola and the tape after a year o two was working bad.
How do you record from Phono to USB if you don't have a record button but it is a VTA600B(PC) model??
Odd - maybe call tech support - Im really not sure.
Everything on Our victoral player works except the cd player. It keeps saying er. Any suggestions?
In Australia the brand for a similar one is Lennox
I love my wooden music center 8 in 1
My daughter has the same one but after a year the RPMs changed and now her records play at a slower pitch. Have not found a way to fix that, so may have to replace with something different. Shame is I built a beautiful matching stand with record display/storage and took the time to match the wood finish.
Any solutions to help skipping and wobbling, mine skips on nearly all of my records
We have done a couple videos on skipping records - check them out here; th-cam.com/video/i1YIh7y_uuU/w-d-xo.html AND th-cam.com/video/3Vp5g3rZBlw/w-d-xo.html
Is there a way to adjust the speed like a speed screw? I have it set to 33 1/3, and the music is sluggish.
Did you figure anything out about this? We are having the same problem.
@@cariekaiser4265 no, I contacted the manufacturer, and they said there is not a way to do this. They advised me to return it and get a replacement. We did do that, and the new one is working better. I’d even say it’s a tad bit on the sharp side(meaning the songs are slightly faster and higher pitched). This is a much less noticeable though, and I’d imagine that in time the belt would loosen. I really do love this player though. It’s really nice and enjoyable.
Are these as bad as they say they are?
The radio dial is the best. Do cassettes ever jam in that unit? That would be bad if it got tangled up. Or does it stop when the tape starts to jam like some players do?
Good question I have never had one jam in these types of mechanisms. As you probably know Tanashin is the only company making cassette mechanisms, and although not super high fidelity sound quality wise… They actually are known for being fairly durable.
Do i need(or should i use) a platter mat and a weight? And if so what kind of mat do you recommend
@5:10 you say, "Here's where the aux out is" but those are actually aux in lines. So this unit can NOT connect auxiliary speakers nor Bluetooth out, correct?
Can you recommend a diamond stylus for this model as you have recommended? Thanks!
These ones look pretty good - amzn.to/36orVRb
Sir i want to purchase this product kindly guide me how can I purchase it I am from India Delhi plz answer me thanks
Is there a way to get it to play 45 records with a adapter?
I am trying to play lp from the early 30's and the stylus that is on there is not working. What are your recommdations.?
what issues?
You’re going to need a 3mil needle instead. Your record is shellac and has a wider groove, so modern needles will not work.
That little (huge) acre by the back of the tone arm was almost all the way unscrewed when I unpacked after moving. Now my tone arm slides across my record. How do I fix this??
Thank you for your help. Well done.
Glad it helped
When will you make a review of the At lp3? There is none to date🤔
Would love to......
Did anyone else notice how the cassette ribbon was not feeding properly? 14:03-14:07
Is this good to buy for a first time record player user?
Yes indeed!
@@Recordology ok thank you
how do I reduce the wobble? I had to mess with the set screw type adjuster when new its located near the right rear of the turn table surface..it comes all the way down and needs to come up reverse threads i think... it seems ok and sounds ok with it turned so the set screw bolt is up and out 1/2 ior less but there is a prominent wobble more so than i see in these videos