I was recently gifted a signed vinyl from my friend from one of my fav bands. But there was a problem, I had no record player. I started to browse amazon to see if I can find any good record players at a cheap price that’s not horrible reviewed. For a moment, I found that to be impossible as anything within the 60 and below price range was rated subpar. Until I found this one of course. After Seeing the very positive reviews and price point I took a shot with the 1byone.
Upon arrival I was impressed with the design. It’s vintage but also modern. The dust cover is a huge plus. The unit is very light as it is basically entirely made of plastic. It has outputs for extra speakers if the built ins aren’t enough for you, and can convert vinyls into mp3 format via a USB port accessible at the front.
Now out of pure honesty the turn table itself does feel quite cheap and fragile. Please be careful with it. I do not see this as a demotion from 5 stars because you should be careful with any record player to be honest. The speed options, needle leveler, and safety locks all work perfectly.
As for sound, the built ins are quite great actually! They’re on par with a google home speaker. It’s not the bassiest but it’s also not the tinniest/weakest. I feel like the makers did a great job at leveling the sound quality. I needed something with built ins as I do not have the current space for a speaker set up. I would not recommend having the volume very high with the built ins as (like most value speakers) the audio loses some quality the higher it gets. If you’re looking for that kind of play, you mat want to look at more expensive record players that come with speakers.
Overall, this thing plays. No issues. And that’s really what mattered at the end for me. A great starter to my vinyl collecting future.
This is my first purchase of a portable turntable. It’s great to play our old records we found in the attic. Love how it can convert to files if needed. The sound quality is good enough to play records. Maybe because records are old and hard to judge. I just love the look of this machine. Look like a good piece even for decor on my cabinet. Just hope it lasts. Great as a Christmas gift.
I've got this for educational purposes, so my son understands how the sound works. We've got several discs in the thrift store and now it so fun to see how this all works together!
The device itself is very simple and has all the needed functionality. I would say it is a great device for experiments or a starters. Quality is good, sound is OK.. As for me this was all I needed.
Shipping was fast, item is as described. I like the thumb drive function as it allows me to transfer music to my computer where I can clear up some of the scratches from the albums. This is being used as a substitute for an antique turntable in a 1962 Grundig console. The audio is as expected coming from the little speakers built into the cabinet. While the sound is acceptable, I'm sure a pair of powered speakers would be an improvement. I did some test recordings to a thumb drive and played them on a PC and found the sound was great. I tried a rubber/cork slip pad under the albums and found it made the tone arm ride too high causing the player to produce more distortion and waver. Overall, IMHO I think this is a great player, well worth the money. This is not a high end player but it satisfied my needs and I think it's perfect for those who would like to dust off those old albums and enjoy them again.
Feature Product
- Great Styling - Beautiful wooden appearance, protective dust cover, and convenient front panel with playback controls.
- Vinyl-to-MP3 Recording - Transform audio from vinyl records into MP3 format files for later playback on your computer and mobile devices
- Selectable Speeds - 33 / 45 / 78 RPM speed settings with included 45-RPM adaptor so you can play every vinyl in your collection.
- Front-facing Stereo Speakers - Full-spectrum sound to properly listen to both your vinyl records and MP3s using a USB key.
- RCA Output - Easily connect your turntable to your own home sound system.
Description
Form and Function
A beautiful wooden finish and protective dust cover merge with a front panel that both harkens back to more vintage players and also provides users with convenient, easy-to-use controls.
A Great Record Player
Selectable RPM speeds (33 / 45 / 78) and included 45-RPM adapter let you play all the vinyl records in your collection. Our Auto Stop function will automatically stop the record when the side is finished playing, meaning you no longer have to worry about being distracted and forgetting to manually stop the record.
Vinyl to MP3 Recording
This feature allows vinyl to be recorded and stored as MP3 files. Simply place a favorite vinyl record on the turntable, insert a USB key, press record, and enjoy your vinyl music anywhere, anytime. Remember to use a USB no more than 32GB.
Front-Facing Full-Stereo Speakers
Two 1.5-watt speakers have been tuned for excellent sound balance, and allow those without a stand-alone speaker system a turntable with a great built-in alternative. This turntable can also play MP3s using a USB key. For users with a great sound system at home, this turntable can be connected using the integrated RCA jacks.
Satisfaction Guaranteed
Here at 1byone, we stand by our products 100%. This turnable comes with a 24-month guarantee. If any issues arise, we will happily send a replacement on us. Satisfaction is our number one priority, at 1byone. Please note
In consideration of this turntable's complex manufacturing process, power to the built-in speaker has been limited to maintain the speaker's high-quality sound. Therefore, we suggest use of an external speaker for those wanting a better audio experience.
This product is cost effective, appears well built and fulfills a lifetime dream of mine to own a record player. (I was born in the 90s, cut me some slack!) The only thing I would have liked included would be a bluetooth option, so that I could replace some existing technology. Records are playing perfectly. I didn't necessarily NEED to hook up a speaker, but I did anyway. Quality sound!
My decades old portable record player stopped working. I found this one and it seemed to meet my main requirements. It is inexpensive, mid-size/small, nice looking (fits my contemporary decor but looks retro) and uses electricity - plug in not batteries. I don't know anything about how to download music or all that techno-stuff. Someone I know might show me someday - if/when we have time - not important. I like playing my older record (LP) collection (from the 60s on) and the few 45s and 78s I own. I just have to remember to correctly set the speed before the needle gets in place -- the speed is the key to playing a variety of records and boy those 45s sound funny on a different speed LOL.
Very disappointed. Two minutes of playtime before the amplifier packed it in. Returning for a refund.
3/5/2019: A rep from the company saw my negative review and reached out to me. I accepted their offer of a replacement unit since I was still interested in the USB recording aspect of the player.
I have had the replacement for a couple of days now. The sound is good, although not as complex as that of the vintage turntable I ended up buying in lieu of my original purchase. I haven't had an opportunity to use the USB recorder yet.
On the balance, unless you're an audiophile who rattles on about signal to noise ratio and other such jargon, you'll probably be perfectly happy with this player.
