Crosley C100BT Unboxing & Review!
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- Let’s review the all new C100BT from Crosley! Will it stand up to the original C100 we reviewed a few years ago? Would I recommend it? Check out this video to find out!
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There's just something so relaxing about unboxing videos.
to margaretsville I AGREE WITH YOU 1000 percent love unboxing videos can't explain why but love them espcially from Record-O-logy
Your review and set up helped a lot. Thank you!
i’ve noticed your views have been down recently:/ but please don’t give up! you have a loyal fanbase
Extremely in depth and to the point review. Really made me pull the trigger on buying one thank you so much!
I was wondering if your big ol Rambo knife was gonna make an appearance. Ha,ha,ha and I was rewarded with a sighting. 😎👍
Looks like the biggest difference between this and the ATLP120 is the Crosley is belt driven and the AT is direct drive. Good video!
Thank you so much for making this video. We learned a lot and really appreciate your excitement for well-made music equipment. Had it up and playing in no time through our 2 bluetooth JBL speakers linked together. Sounds soooo good!
Wow! 45 minutes... Thanks! That was a good, detailed look at the turntable, and setting it up.
As you said, it looks a decent step-up from the suitcase type player. It's a shame though at the price, that it doesn't offer the automatic convenience features that the likes of the AT-LP3 and Sony PS-LX310BT offer at a similar price point, however, if a manual turntable is wanted, then yes, it's a good option!
I really like those Beatles themed record cases... the Apple label looks really sharp! I'd love to see one with the blank original UK Parlophone label too (black/gold or black/yellow); it'd compliment the Apple box nicely!
Thank you for your great videos!!!! In Argentina the cost of that Crosley is the salary of months. At least we can enjoy it by the Internet. No records are sold in our stores....Gracias desde Patagonia, coldest place on Earth.
It is a very good mechanism. It has the disadvantages of the case that quickly picks up the vibrations if you have the speakers on the same table, but also of the hinge that holds the arm (vibrates on all 3 axes). It is generally over the Chinese mechanisms with plastic plate that vibrates and sapphire / diamond needle but preamplified with the feet. It is a medium to good device, a good start for those who want to listen to quality vinyls. Several "companies" took over the mechanism, making decent record players.
Turntables of this quality have certainly improved dramatically over the years. There was a time when such a turntable wouldn't have incorporated anti-skating adjustment, and now you see it on all but the most basic of turntables
IS there a way to do a comparison of this and the audio technica
Thanks for the video. I just bought this turntable, and your video really made the set up simple and straightforward which you don't necessarily get from just reading the instructions. Seeing someone do it is very helpful. I paired my turntable with a Marshall Stanmore II speaker, and the sound is amazing. Thanks again.
Glad it helped!
Thank you for posting these videos. You do a good job.
Thank you!
New to your channel and I've been binge watching like a maniac, have a great day.
Awesome!!! Welcome!
If I were to purchase my LAB-140 (which I paid $130 in 1985) I will have to spend close to $330 for it. Of course, it does not have BT but is a DD and still works! And I own a second DDTT! Is a Technics SL-2000 and the third one is the SL-BD35, both in perfect working condition as well. That is not a bad unit itself.
Seems like the Brits get better deals - it's the same "£89 Dual ‘DJ Turntable’ from LIDL" (plus BT). In my country, the same thing goes for around $150-$300 depending on the "brand" (Pioneer, Music Hall, Lenco etc.).
Not exactly, as the Dual turntable from Lidl is equipped with cheaper cartridge - AT 3600 vs AT95 in the Crosley.
This looks a lot like an AT LP 120. But the main difference is that the 120 is direct drive, while this TT is belt drive.
As far as the motor noise issue with direct drive TTs: I’ve had a 120 and now I have a 140XP. I NEVER heard any rumble or motor noise on my 120, even though it had a reputation for motor noise. I know some did have an issue; I did not. I stepped up to the 140 simply because I wanted to go up a notch in the “food chain”, and NOT because I had issues with my 120. In fact, I sold my 120, and the person who has it now has had no issues with it. So, based on my experience and observation, I don’t believe that anyone purchasing a 120 now is going to have any serious issues with it.
Of course, this brings up the never ending debate between belt and direct drive. I will say it again, as I have before: I am an audiophile myself (but not a snob about it, or I wouldn’t be watching this channel 😀😀😀), and I highly prefer direct drive TTs. Why? Simple: higher torque motor and no belts to mess around with. BTW: what determines how long your belt lasts is simply how much you use it. If you play records a lot, you’ll have to change the belt more often than if you play records occasionally. And I would challenge anyone, all things equal, to prove me wrong that direct drive TTs are NOT listening tables. I’ve found that things like the cartridge and stylus make more of a difference in sound quality than the TT does. Or speakers or platter mats, too.
(btw, the strobe light on the 140 is blue. As I’ve said, it looks really cool with my green lit platter mat!!! So if you’re looking for a blue strobe light…..😀😀😀)
I do have to ask: is that album one of your thrift store finds?
So now I’ll look forward to your next “movie of the week”…….
I had an older LP120 apart a while ago. Believe it or not, there are artifacts inside the enclosure for a belt-drive, DC-motor version.
What a great way to start my morning!
Watched this earlier- seems a reasonable turntable. Glad you are building up your separates once again. As you said ir' not a Technics, but not everyone needs a Technics. Crates seem cute but not enough storage for me.
If you're going to play an excellent analog medium through Bluetooth, I'd recommend knowing whether or not this uses the audiophile AptX audio profile. If not then the bluetooth would be equivalent to MP3 at low bitrate, mitigating all the advantages of listening to an LP.
well stated, i was wondering about that too.
At my current place I don’t have the area to place my player near my speakers. Looking into RCA to Bluetooth devices temporarily and now I’ll make sure to find something that says aptx
Ya just got the one after the prototype. This record player is 2021’s newest release. Your friend, Jeff.
I have been thinking about getting into records but right now trying to recollect all my CD's that got stolen when I was moving so these videos are helpful I have been looking for some ideas on a player. Liked your 8 Track video I can't remember if they sounded decent or not but I love the style and look of them they just have a retro look to them.
Great review 👍. Love your channel ❤️
The lady duck on the top of the fridge has a blue bonnet on. Is she a friend of Alice perchance?
I still love my 1200 but i still look at reviews for my friends i had entry level players in the past it took me years to move to a 1200
As mentioned previously it's the same as Dual sold in lidl uk (excluding bt) you might like to check the anti scating works on yours, as it does not on mine!
Almost 3 years late, but yeah the anti-skate on these models doesn't work at all.
In may of 2022 I had bought a C100, but the tonearm would drift towards the middle on a CD (yes, I know it isn't a proper method to test it). Also, when I placed the stylus on the lead-in or runnout groove the tonearm would rapidly move towards the middle. In fact, you can see that happening on this review at 33:22
I opened mine and saw a flimsy metal wire attached to the dial and that was it, no spring no nothing. After a few days I returned it cause I started to notice a quite but rather annoying ground interference sound. After that I got an LP60X which I recently sold, but it was such an amazing little turntable. Now I'm looking forward to buy an LP120X
I have a turntable from the 80s that uses a tapehead to stay on speed
What brand/model. Curious how that works.
@@moagnor it is a german Wega Turntable, and on the platter it says Sony.
On the inner rim on the underside of the turntable playing platter it has a magnetic brown coating like a cassette tape. On this coating there is a constant tone and if this tone stays the same, the recordplayer knows that it runs at a constant seed. Hope, you understand, what I mean
What on earth is wrong with Crosley that they're suddenly making decent turntables? The only thing I miss is a tonearm return or at least an automatic switch-off. Then I would even buy this turntable. I would encourage Crosley to offer a higher quality line alongside their regular turntables. They have proven that Crosley can do it.
Hello to Record-O-logy sorry I missed your live show been having trouble with internet lately found when I got home that day it was out for 2 days very upset about that ,but I got to say I think Crosley has heard what customers really want from their products and they have come thru and their products are much better than ever before and like you always say this company cares about the customer and they should thank you [I hope ] for being one of their avid fans or product reviewer and you make it FUN to see ,this TT looks like the one Techmoan reviewed a while back that hjad the Dual name badge ,he thought it was a well made TT and recomened this TT as a good way to get into records,its not a bad TT and I think it is a good starting point for a person looking to get into records ,I also agree with the 45 adaptor it should be aluminum the C-10 that I have came with a very CHEAPO 45adaptor I did not like it so I got a adaptor in aluminum by crosley in black and it goes well with the C-10 I liked it so much I got onr for my wife in red for her dansette redcord player and one each for my girls and they loved it ,hopefully from the last vid I saw of you that the 45 adaptor you sowed with the record - o -logy logo comes out soon since I see your show a lot I should have one as a collectors item cause its cool!!!! JRo
I just received one of these and this helped me to set it up. tyvm
My turntable is fully auto so when i cued (Accident) i nearly shredded my stylus. Great vid record-ology!
Hola! I just bought this turntable, i think Is excellent. Question, compared with the at60LPBT, wich one you like the most? Thanks fot the video, Is the only review i found of this turntable!
2:18 I think the third speed activates when pressing both the 33 and 45 at the same time
Unfortunately not on the c100
Nice turntable!
Spin the platter , clockwise just like when it turns when playing records !!!
Yes you have the truck for you
saving the morning mate,im into higher gear but you do these vids extremely well ,interesting ....
This turntable and the Music Hall US-1 is the same turntable. Just different badging. Mucic Hall also used to have a USB version...USB-1 but they discontinued that model. But yeah same turntable. I love the sound of the music Hall US-1 with an upgraded head shell and cartridge.
Very good and very informative video clip but it's more like useful information for the beginners than the actual turntable review. This video will be very helpful for those who knows nothing about turntable functionality or to how set up the turntable.
Many of my videos end up being instructional
I dj with belt drives I don't scratch I don't beat juggle I just do long blends they work fine for this
Ur the best thanks for the video
Have you done a review on the Qup? It installs by the tonearm assembly and automatically raises the tonearm at the end of the record. Turns a fully manual turntable into a semiautomatic one!
No but that sounds cool!
If you want a Q-Up to test I can send you one as it's not compatible with my turntable
Love the videos my friend hope you all are doing well
I have had a pair of Beats headphones, where one side ended up not producing any sound. My favourite headphones are Bose noise cancelling bluetooth.
Just shows you can never judge a book by its cover,,,,,Looking at your facial expression on the Video before its played....I was thinking,here we go..another turntable of errors...But Good sir,the Error was completely all mine,i truly confess...This,quite simply put,in its simplest of simple terms is quite simply a fabulous,Quintessential piece of Table Turning Listening Parahphernalia that any connnoisseur of the format regarding vinyl,should be,nay would be,nay will be...extremely proud of in the lowest of highest terms.Think i`ll sink a crate of beer now...Wonderful Review My Lord
I assume that the dust cover is acrylic and not ABS, else Crosley would have advertised that. I don't know of any ABS dustcover.
That is correct. I mess that up all the time.
Wasn't the AT-95 cartridge discontinued in favor of the new VM-95?
Bizarre, I wonder where is Crosley getting these from.
@@Trekkie4Interesting. They are both competent low end carts although they have a decidedly different feel about them. I think the 3600 is a little more up front. I still use it for recording 45s with an upgraded LP Gear stylus. This turntable resembles a Gemini knockoff I used a bunch of years back, without the blue tooth, of course, and a Gemini cart which I think was a rebranded AT. A certain segment will certainly find this turntable to be more then adaquate for their needs and, of course, for some it could be a jumping off point to a better product.
A couple of things I am wondering: You pointed out that it is selectable 110 or 220 Volt, but the input is through a 12V wallwort. So I guess the voltage selection is just there for the same base is used on a more expensive model?
And the 33rpm fine tune, its on the underside, so how to you adjust that while the turntable is spinning?
Otherwise a comprehensive review. Thank you.
Correct I messed up on the voltage selector. That’s an empty punch out for different models. And correct again, adjusting the speed on the bottom of the unit is tricky…. Balance between two chairs etc…
Just a question from a beginner on LP and Vynil, how do you do the "direct feed" of music into the video? is there anyway different to use a USB to digitize the record? I would appreciate your comments and thank you for the video. I guess I will order one ot these Crosley BT but need to know how to digitize as it doesn´t have USB connectivity. Thanks
would you say that this is a good “permanent” turntable? As in I wont really have to upgrade?
Exceptionally nice Crosley phonograph. Your review was very much appreciated.
Those LP storage cases have a lot to be desired. As a woodworker they look poorly
executed. At least they could have supplied bung hole type caps for the holes to
cover the screw heads! A trip to a hardware store would be needed, and don't glue them in.
They should have a shoulder to gently tap them in later so they can be removed to take apart.
At last, Crosley has come up with something sensible..
It's equivalent to a Technics or a Tannoy. It might have had a auto stop mechanism,if not a auto return.Very good aesthetics, truly professional.
Kudos !!👌💐
I can assure you this turntable is not equivalent to a technics, if you seriously believe that you have never experienced a technics sl1200.
Sounds very good I’m thinking of getting one
This looks like a great record player and
Hey! How do you record your direct feeds from the turntables?
I’m curious if this Bluetooth is compatible with JBL speakers/headphones. I have an external Bluetooth transmitter that I use for my current turntable, but my JBL won’t sync with it.
I’d like to get an upgrade on my turntable, but not if the Bluetooth isn’t compatible with what I already have.
AT-120BT retails at $399.99🤯
As I said before give
Crosley a chance to advance
in their turntables.
Adding Bluetooth to a turntable a little more upmarket is a great idea. I'm surprised it hasn't been done before now. Well done Crosley and thank you for the video.
Not just Croz, Audio Technica did it two years ago with the LP60X.
The Audio Technical LP120 has a BT version. This Crosley looks 99% the same as that so I’m a little curious about that
I have the C100 and the only issue I have is when I use the lever to lower the tonearm onto the beginning of the album it skates to the first track. I have done every adjustment I can think of and I can't get it to stop doing that. Any recommendations?
I think once I get my CD collection back I will get that or a suitcase, I lean more towards a suitcase because the wife and I are moving into a motorhome soon so we can travel and a suitcase would be easy to put up if we needed space or we were driving or traveling. I will say putting a belt on seems a lot easier then tying new bands on my slingshots lol
It's true Crosley hasent made good stuff in a really long time I wish theydidn't help in the record resurgence because records have gone up tremendously used and new I think Crosley is more of a gimmick they make it all look cool when it comes down to quality it's just never there and their portables ruin your records
this turntable or the at-lp60x?
At one time I had over 2,000 albums and anther 1,000 45's, so these crates wouldn't work for me. I use a homemade bookcase.
I’m torn between this c100 with Bluetooth and the Fluance RT81. Would love to know if you had a preference between these 2
Fluance has an auto stop function which is a nice perk in my opinion. I gotta imagine the Fluance has slightly better build quality but can’t say. I’d pick whichever you think looks better. Two very different styles
Have you looked at an IKEA Kallax?
What needle or stylus can us for this record player?
It comes with the AT3600L
Are you able to use any other cartridges on this turntable, other than the AT95E? I heard that AT95E is being discontinued.
There’s only one turntable that should look like that and that’s the original and best Technics SL-1200, so save your pennies an’ get one instead! Peace.
Will it play with the cover closed?
Absolutely
@@Recordology also I’m looking at the Sony PS-LX310BT. Do you have any experience on this? I’m buying my first record player and I have a budget of about $250 and want a good one. Would love your expert opinion
Seems bt app control our life much better old school boombox
If it has BT, safe to say it also has usb?
This one does not
This looks identical to a Sony turntable I had almost 20 years ago...
Your in Colorado area the fire near your area ? And can I be in your giveaway for a Crosley turntable record player, how can I win one of your Crosley items if not. Record player it can be others like a tape player radio player or a CD/radio player.
If you can put a real cartridge on it, it’ll sound pretty decent.
Uh the crosley and victrola are the same as they were.......both companies were never high high end or low end crap.....that's where both stand now.. especially crosley. They do have low end suitcase players due to that's what the mass market wants and they both are mass market companies. The other thing is...both companies are like 100+ yrs old and times have changed since 1920😂😂😂. The Audio equipment has gone down in price which means cheaper quality. If you look at 1970s audio equipment they are wayyyyyy more expensive even for entry-level stuff
I looked up Crosley Radio. The original Crosley Radio was in business from 1921 to 1956. The new Crosley's began production in 1992. Their parent company is Modern Marketing Concepts, a reiteration of the Crosley name. Victrola has a similar heritage. Take care.
Wow, they literally copied the Audio-Technica 120 design. NIce unboxing
Actually no…. Hanpin turntables makes them both.
Yes and Audio technica copied the technics sl1200 design 🙄.
Enjoyed the video and was pleasantly surprised to see the album you chose to demonstrate it. Laura says thanks, and yes, I can confirm that's a great record to demonstrate audio quality. You can find it at lauraainsworth -dot-com.
Also, don't worry about troll comments. Remember that all social media sites have the same business model as someone who passes out free megaphones in a homeless camp.
What a BS turntable! Waste of money. Steer away.
What didn’t you like about it?
@@Recordology If I can see via YT video that it is flimsy, plasticy, somehow doesn't feel right (and out of the box should keep at least speed without adjusting pitch right away) then I would always suggest to go either more reliable and proven one or even go vintage (used) route. I bet you some DD (Technics as one example) from the 1980's (of course, if not abused but if normally used and listening) keep their quality even after 40+ years. This one is new, I give you that. Resembles to 1200/1210 (platter at least) and that is what will be eye catcher and lure people in to buy them. I would pass on this. Just my opinion.
You are not wrong there kresimir , I liken it to be a item suitable for a child's bedroom, no one serious about listening pleasure would purchase such an item.
@@Beexzz wrong
@@peterstudley1804 wrong and misinformed