How to choose a Crosley turntable?

Today, many manufacturers of musical equipment and equipment continue to produce turntables. Some may say that they are no longer relevant. But this is fundamentally not so, because today even professional DJs use vinyl turntables, not to mention those who like to touch the past by listening to vinyl records at home. Among the many brands that produce modern turntables for vinyl, consider the Crosley brand, as well as the features of its equipment, popular models and tips for choosing.

Crosley turntables combine analog sound with modern technology in a new and improved format. Crosley released its first turntable in 1992, just at that time in the world CDs were widely popular. But the brand's vinyl turntables immediately began to gain momentum, because they were more modern and adapted to a new level of life.

Today the American brand Crosley is one of the largest in the production of vinyl "turntables" for both amateurs and professionals. The vinyl turntables of the American brand have reasonable prices, carefully thought out and even exclusive design.

The most current models of the brand's turntables can be found in the following series:

• Voyager;
• Cruiser Deluxe;
• Portfolio Portable;
• Executive Deluxe;
• Switch II and others.

Let's take a closer look at some of the Crosley models.

• Player CR6017A-MA. Made in the original style of the 50s of the last century, suitable for listening to a wide variety of records. Despite its peculiar retro design, this turntable has a lot of interesting and new functions, including 3 record playback speeds, support for radio stations, an input for connecting headphones and a phone, as well as a special function for changing the rotation of the record. Weight is only about 2.9 kg. The price of the issue is about 7 thousand rubles.

• Turntable Cruiser Deluxe CR8005D-TW. This player belongs to the updated version of the Cruiser model of the same name. A retro player in a vintage suitcase will surely appeal to fans of this style. The "turntable" is equipped with three vinyl playback speeds, a bluetooth module and built-in speakers. All in all, it has everything you need to sound great. Also, this player is equipped with a headphone jack and an output for connecting additional speakers. The choice of colors and textures for the Cruiser Deluxe suitcases will delight even the most demanding listeners. The price for this and similar models from the series is almost 8 thousand rubles.

• Vinyl player Executive Portable CR6019D-RE in a white and red suitcase. This model can adjust to the rotational speed of the plate, while it is equipped with built-in speakers and the ability to digitize via USB. This "turntable" belongs to compact, but at the same time it attracts special attention with its design and convenient control. The price is about 9 thousand rubles.

• We also recommend taking a closer look at the players from the Portfolio series.which are portable. Players are available in a wide variety of colors.They are equipped with a magnetic cartridge, a built-in bluetooth module, and the ability to increase or decrease the rotational speed of the records up to 10%. Also, the advantage of models from this series is the ability to digitize records in MP3 format. The cost of the Portfolio players is 10 thousand rubles.

• Of the new products, you should pay attention to the Voyager playersthat combine the design of the middle of the last century and modern technology. For the fair sex, the CR8017A-AM model in amethyst color can be an excellent purchase. The Voyager has 3 speeds and you can listen to anything from vinyl records to your own music from your phone. The weight is only 2.5 kg, and the price is 10 thousand rubles.

• One of the most expensive turntables in the brand's assortment is Nomad CR6232A-BR in a stylish vintage design... It does not have a bluetooth module and pitch control, but at the same time you can digitize your favorite works in it. The price is about 20 thousand rubles.

It is advisable to choose and purchase vinyl "turntables" from Crosley in professional music stores, because when choosing the necessary turntable it is extremely important to listen to its sound, consider the appearance of the unit and, of course, familiarize yourself with all the characteristics and accessories. When choosing a player, it is recommended to pay attention to its weight, often models up to 7-8 kg are intended for home listening, they do not belong to professional ones.

It is desirable that the device has a needle adjustment, this indicates its high class. It is also very important to know that in a quality turntable it is possible to replace both the needle and the cartridge. Perhaps, one of the most important criteria when choosing a quality player should be the comfort of its use and, of course, an attractive appearance that will fit into the interior of the room.

Considering user reviews of Crosley turntables, we can conclude that the merits include the light weight of most turntables, their original retro-styled design, and the fact that the turntables can be freely connected to the phone. Attractive prices for decent American musical equipment please potential buyers and users.

As for negative responses, here buyers say that in some models they lack functions like bluetooth, and also frustrated by the lack of a phono stage, because of which the sound is far from ideal. Problems also arise with the tonearm tuning, it is very difficult to adjust it. Nevertheless Crosley vinyl turntables are easy to transport and fit easily into a cabinet due to their small footprint. Their sound is very loud, but its quality leaves much to be desired.

In the next video you will find the unboxing of your Crosley Portfolio CR6252A-BR turntable.