I’m glad you said something about the little bit of distortion because I thought it was just me. I was thinking “that CAN’T be distorting”, but you only backed up what I thought I was hearing.
Oh, I agree. Really, this review nailed it. The highs and lows of this all-in-one system. I could imagine giving it to one of the grandkids who cared about not destroying their vinyl but wasn't all that hysterical about audiophile quality.
I find that the 'Carpenters' are an ideal group to test the sound of a stereo. I would appreciate it if you use one of their songs on your next video. Thanks.
That is actually a pretty decent unit. Does look nice. I guess it was not just me when I thought it sounded a bit compressed/distorted and boxy on the more complex tracks, based on the other comments and what was said in the video itself. Still, for most people that just want something decent to play records on and does not want a whole setup with separate speakers and such, this unit would fit the bill, especially if it can be had for a decent price, such as on a sale.
I enjoy your reviews. Certainly, without them I would have never considered a modern Crosley as anything but junk. Now that they have established the non-BSR automatic mechanism on the market, it's time to return to the stackable record-changer with an AT3600L cartridge. The snobs and purists who (falsely) think the stackers damage LPs would rather die than use a Crosley, anyway - and they could be the first to break (back) into that market.
@@Recordology Thank you. I'm excited to see this brand actually try to improve their quality. So often, you have zombie brands doing the exact opposite. What absolutely fascinates me is how much better the AT3600L plays older recordings than one of my much higher end cartridges with more sophisticated stylii. It just seems like Audio Technica just got it right with this stylus/cartridge.
I was really looking forward to this demonstration. I don’t think I’ve seen one before this that actually has more than 18 W and the separate base and treble controls are definitely something that caught my attention. It’s surprising though because I could hear the distortion when you played it. Too bad because they put a lot of good ideas together, but the execution didn’t come together.
Ambient test was certainly acceptable. I noticed that distortion on the direct line feed; I wonder if it's the cartridge alignment? Still, such a significant step up from their suitcase players! You mentioned upgrading the stylus; have you considered doing a video on what "after-market" styli are available for the 3600 cartridge, and how much of a difference they make / bang for your buck? LP Gear has an AIN3600SLC stylus that's $350!!! 🤯 That's likely more than the cost of the entire turntable, if you can't replace the cartridge itself. It's hard to imagine how that can be worth it... but maybe a $40 elliptical upgrade makes more sense. I don't know if this is something that makes sense for your channel, but for many people who bought a "starter" turntable and may not be able to replace the cartridge, this seems like a logical next step... and can be much cheaper than replacing the entire record player.
I've been shopping the all-in-ones since I have a space issue. It seems to me the Stackstone had fuller more balanced sound and less distortion than this Crosley. What is your opinion between the two, if you had to pick?
That recordplayer looks like a One by One recordplayer , it looks very good and the sound is good , ofcourse with the sound of Enoch Light that,s very good , greetings from the Assen in the Netherlands , and i like youre video,s !!
A couple of things. I am willing to bet the 60W power claim is peak power not RMS. I did notice the distortion in the audio you mentioned and also the "boxy" sound of the built in speakers. This of course effects the fine details in the sound. Over all, my observation with companies offering products in this category is that they are all basically the same. You see slight differences in design or features but as whole they are the same thing. As is the case with the design of this unit. There are many other companies offering this design and feature set. It makes one think that these are all being produced out of the same factories in China.
Has anyone here tried out the newish ATN3600LE eplicital stylus? I'm thinking of getting it for my Sony turntable that I received for Christmas. The sound is fine for my first turntable, so if this makes it a little better, that's icing on the cake.
Stave is, of course, the name of the 5 parallel lines that music notation is written on here in the UK. I believe Americans use the term “staff” instead.
American, here - though I admit I grew up in Europe. Stave and Staff are equally understood on this side of the pond. We aren't all quite of the intellectual level of BoJo.
It seems Crosley have upped their game lately. There was a time, even 5 or 6 years ago that MOST of their entry level players would ship with those cheap plastic (red) Chuo-Denshi clones with the infamous sapphire or ruby styli. At least now they use those AT 3600L's on many of the new units, which are still entry level but at least they're a diamond conical and leaps beyond the ones they used to use.
Not terrible, but there seems to always be at least one caveat with most these all in ones pertaining to the record player that keeps them from being "perfect." The pre-amp of this unit is JUNK. It sounds rolled off and distorted. It's like, do these companies intentionally mess with your head to be, as the saying goes, "so close but no cigar?"
I would be HIGHLY impressed if anybody could list the songs / artists I used in the Bluetooth In segment.
There is an app called Shazam, it will find the song name mostly
What I caught was:
Gorillaz - Clint Eastwood (unknown remix)
Oasis - Wonderwall
Offspring - Pretty Fly For A White Guy
I only caught a couple: Wonderwall and Pretty Fly For A White Guy. I feel like I know the show tune, but can't come up with the name, lol.
The 60’s Danish design is awesome - even the knobs look great. Really nice player 👍
It is really well done.
I’m glad you said something about the little bit of distortion because I thought it was just me. I was thinking “that CAN’T be distorting”, but you only backed up what I thought I was hearing.
I don't mind picking up a Crosley at the store, but when I do, certain people give me that Crosley look, like, really, you're picking up a Crosley.
That sounds good
Cool video!
Making good machines
And really useful reviews.
The speed selector should be where the bass and treble is but for a beginner it is excellent
Oh, I agree. Really, this review nailed it. The highs and lows of this all-in-one system. I could imagine giving it to one of the grandkids who cared about not destroying their vinyl but wasn't all that hysterical about audiophile quality.
Classic Record-ology, I dig it man !!! 😎👍🇺🇲
Much appreciated
I find that the 'Carpenters' are an ideal group to test the sound of a stereo. I would appreciate it if you use one of their songs on your next video. Thanks.
That is actually a pretty decent unit. Does look nice. I guess it was not just me when I thought it sounded a bit compressed/distorted and boxy on the more complex tracks, based on the other comments and what was said in the video itself. Still, for most people that just want something decent to play records on and does not want a whole setup with separate speakers and such, this unit would fit the bill, especially if it can be had for a decent price, such as on a sale.
I enjoy your reviews.
Certainly, without them I would have never considered a modern Crosley as anything but junk. Now that they have established the non-BSR automatic mechanism on the market, it's time to return to the stackable record-changer with an AT3600L cartridge. The snobs and purists who (falsely) think the stackers damage LPs would rather die than use a Crosley, anyway - and they could be the first to break (back) into that market.
Do look at the C100, C200, C6, C8, and C10 as well. All of those are on par with Audio Technica and Fluance.
@@Recordology Thank you. I'm excited to see this brand actually try to improve their quality. So often, you have zombie brands doing the exact opposite.
What absolutely fascinates me is how much better the AT3600L plays older recordings than one of my much higher end cartridges with more sophisticated stylii. It just seems like Audio Technica just got it right with this stylus/cartridge.
I was really looking forward to this demonstration. I don’t think I’ve seen one before this that actually has more than 18 W and the separate base and treble controls are definitely something that caught my attention. It’s surprising though because I could hear the distortion when you played it. Too bad because they put a lot of good ideas together, but the execution didn’t come together.
Ambient test was certainly acceptable. I noticed that distortion on the direct line feed; I wonder if it's the cartridge alignment? Still, such a significant step up from their suitcase players!
You mentioned upgrading the stylus; have you considered doing a video on what "after-market" styli are available for the 3600 cartridge, and how much of a difference they make / bang for your buck? LP Gear has an AIN3600SLC stylus that's $350!!! 🤯 That's likely more than the cost of the entire turntable, if you can't replace the cartridge itself. It's hard to imagine how that can be worth it... but maybe a $40 elliptical upgrade makes more sense.
I don't know if this is something that makes sense for your channel, but for many people who bought a "starter" turntable and may not be able to replace the cartridge, this seems like a logical next step... and can be much cheaper than replacing the entire record player.
That show is currently in development! :)
I've been shopping the all-in-ones since I have a space issue. It seems to me the Stackstone had fuller more balanced sound and less distortion than this Crosley. What is your opinion between the two, if you had to pick?
Thank you!
That recordplayer looks like a One by One recordplayer , it looks very good and the sound is good , ofcourse with the sound of Enoch Light that,s very good , greetings from the Assen in the Netherlands , and i like youre video,s !!
Thank you!
I thought the title said "the Crosley Steve"😂
lololol "And here's Steve!" ahahahahahah
I heard "stake"... as in " the heart".
lol or "Steak" as in well done.....oh man this is funny.
Crosley goes into the gourmet food industry just to be despised by food critics😂
I am Steve haha. I thought it would be cool if it was a Crosley STOVE hahaha
A couple of things. I am willing to bet the 60W power claim is peak power not RMS. I did notice the distortion in the audio you mentioned and also the "boxy" sound of the built in speakers. This of course effects the fine details in the sound. Over all, my observation with companies offering products in this category is that they are all basically the same. You see slight differences in design or features but as whole they are the same thing. As is the case with the design of this unit. There are many other companies offering this design and feature set. It makes one think that these are all being produced out of the same factories in China.
The amp in these is about 3 watts max. Single end 50C5 tube amp with the correct speaker can outperform it.
Has anyone here tried out the newish ATN3600LE eplicital stylus?
I'm thinking of getting it for my Sony turntable that I received for Christmas. The sound is fine for my first turntable, so if this makes it a little better, that's icing on the cake.
Show coming soon!
@@RecordologyGreat to hear! Thank you for making vinyl approachable for us newbies!
Stave is, of course, the name of the 5 parallel lines that music notation is written on here in the UK. I believe Americans use the term “staff” instead.
WOW I didnt know that! Thank you for that!
American, here - though I admit I grew up in Europe.
Stave and Staff are equally understood on this side of the pond. We aren't all quite of the intellectual level of BoJo.
It seems Crosley have upped their game lately. There was a time, even 5 or 6 years ago that MOST of their entry level players would ship with those cheap plastic (red) Chuo-Denshi clones with the infamous sapphire or ruby styli. At least now they use those AT 3600L's on many of the new units, which are still entry level but at least they're a diamond conical and leaps beyond the ones they used to use.
nice 🙂
Stave, not Steve? What a strange name.
Not terrible, but there seems to always be at least one caveat with most these all in ones pertaining to the record player that keeps them from being "perfect." The pre-amp of this unit is JUNK. It sounds rolled off and distorted. It's like, do these companies intentionally mess with your head to be, as the saying goes, "so close but no cigar?"
The speed selector on the back? Really?
I call the string tape 10,000 pound tape😆
lol
good product but the placement of the speed selector is just plain stupid