SuperSonic SC-712CD Portable CD Player Cassette Recorder Boombox Review

SuperSonic SC-712CD Portable CD Player Cassette Recorder BoomboxI bought this unit simply to record to tape from CD, since I still have a tape player in my work truck. Once I figured out the control keys from the skimpy 'Instruction Manual' I actually was able to record a cassette. Unfortunately, when I play it back, the sound is distorted, with hiss, wobbly sound, and what sounds like old AM radio static. Songs with drums on track two (voice on track one) sound like tick-tack noises. Also, there is no semblance of bass/treble, just a mushy mix. I have recorded lots of cassettes on a Sony boombox that I had for 10 years (cost $99), but the SC-712 is not even close in recorded sound quality.
OK... now I know why I'm the first reviewer.

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This is a brand new, factory sealed, and never opened SuperSonic SC-712 portable AM FM radio CD player boombox which retails for $99.99 plus tax. This top loading CD player is CD-R/RW compatible meaning it will play your favorite CD's and favorite burnt CD's. This system also has a cassette tape ALC (Automatic Level Control) recording function that will record from the radio and even compact discs. This boombox has a sleek rounded design and will fit almost anywhere. The volume levels this unit is able to produce are amazing for its small stature. You will also be able to keep the awesome virtual sound to yourself with the 3.5mm stereo headphone jack. This boombox has a front panel LED display making for excellent visibility from any angle. Additional features include: analog tuner, repeat function, skip/search function, detachable AC power cord, DC battery compartment, and a chrome telescopic antenna. Complete with a full manufacturer's warranty and our 30 day money back guarantee.

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Radio Shack Desktop Recorder With Tone Control Review

Radio Shack Desktop Recorder With Tone ControlI am a professional Hypnotherapist.This cassette recorder has been making quality client voice recordings for diet and smoking for 3 years.There is a vocal bass and treble tone control...and with a compatible Omni directional microphone, jacked into the side of this cassette recorder, placed into a microphone stand....I am allowed hands free hypnotherapy sessions.Best sound quality I have found.For Hypnotherapy that is a MUST. My clients LOVE the sound of their motivational cassette sessions on this Radio Shack Cassette Recorder.

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This voice activated cassette recorder and player has auto level recording with jacks for earphones and a microphone. Auto stop helps to prevent wear on tapes.

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Tascam CDA500 CD Player & Cassette Recorder Review

Tascam CDA500 CD Player & Cassette RecorderI have purchased and installed 3 of these units.Two in church sound systems and one in my home.All of the units have had problems reading certain CDs.I get "no disk" errors or it takes a very long time to read the CD, both of which are unacceptable in a unit of this price. These CDs have been "brand new out of the box" and CDRs I've recorded.Sometimes they read sometimes they don't.I can not recommend this unit.

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Contractors, musicians and many other professionals will love this new unit from Tascam. With a high quality, auto-reverse cassette deck and a CD player in its 3U rackmount chassis, the CD-A500 delivers the ultimate in playback convenience. This full-featured offers continuous tape play, CD sync, A/B dubbing, and a wireless remote. Outputs include master RCA (both tape and CD) and a dedicated CD out (RCA). Here's the affordable solution you've been looking for! TASCAM's new CD-A500 makes the most of the two most popular consumer audio formats and combines them into an attractive package that delivers both functionality and value. Now the process of duplicating entire CD's or individual tracks to cassette tape can be handled in one convenient, easy-to-use system. Playback can be continuous from deck to deck in either direction, making this unit invaluable in long play, systems contractor applications.

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The Original Record A Call - Telephone Handset Recorder with Volume Control (White) With Additional 3 Micro Cassettes & Batteries Review

The Original Record A Call - Telephone Handset Recorder with Volume Control With Additional 3 Micro Cassettes & BatteriesI received this device, which was to come with two batteries.The batteries were so old and corroded that I had to be careful touching them (they were covered in that white powder corrosion) to throw them away. I put in two, brand new batteries.The device didn't work.Not poor quality, not scratchy sound, just flat out didn't work.I should have spent a little more I guess. Don't waste your money.

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This is a great product for those who want to record a phone conversation.
This product is perfect to use for fun like kids recording phone conversations or adults who deal with those people that change their minds and terms.

This telephone handset does it all.

It can simply replace the current phone headset that you have now, so you can hook it up within seconds and no one would know that its a record a call phone model.

Keep as many hours of recording as you wish without having to delete any of it (like the digital recorders). Uses mini Cassttes so you can save all your conversations, Forever.

You can do the following with this handset:
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You can use it to talk on the phone.
2) Record phone conversations (handset comes with batteries, a tape cassette and a wired cord)
3) You can adjust volume on the phone call/recording as your speaking or even afterwards.
4) You can slow up or increase the speed of the persons your talking to after the recording.
5) You can simply stop, play, record, fast forward or rewind the recording after the phone call.
6) You can even pause the recording in the middle of the conversation and start again when you like.
7) The phone's recording can be in two different formats for the recording process--either SP or LP (for the tape's purposes)
8) You can eject the tape and put a new one in when the tape is used up. 4 Tapes included
9) handset requires 2 AA batteries, 4 included


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SuperSonic SC-725 Portable CD Player with AM/FM Radio and Cassette Recorder Review

SuperSonic SC-725 Portable CD Player with AM/FM Radio and Cassette RecorderThe tape deck and the CD player are fine, but the radio tuner is not sensitive enough (even with the antenna) for me to pick up my favorite station.Now I have to keep my old boom box around just for the radio.

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Sanyo VWM-710 Hi-Fi 4 Head Hi-Fi Stereo VCR Video Cassette Recorder with TV Guardian Feature (NO MANUAL INCLUDED, BRAND NEW VCR & REMOTE ONLY) Review

Sanyo VWM-710 Hi-Fi 4 Head Hi-Fi Stereo VCR Video Cassette Recorder with TV Guardian FeatureI'M GOING TO MAKE IT CLEAR THAT MY VCR IS THE SANYO 700, NOT THE 710. BUT I BELIEVE IT'S CLOSE ENOUGH TO GIVE YOU SOME IDEA, INSTEAD OF HAVING NO REVIEWS AT ALL:

The Sanyo 700 Vcr is one of electronics best kept secrets. The good looking 4 head Vcr with 19 Micronized heads plays, and records beautifully all tapes weather new or old, slow speeds or fast speeds. The video is excellent, on sp, ep or slp recorded tapes.

The ep (slow speed), gets 6 taped hours on a t-120, 8hrs on a 160. The unit records in 2 speeds, sp and ep. (and that's all you need)
It has self cleaning heads anduniversal remote which also runs my Sony Trinitron TV.

The sound is very clear and excellent due to it's hi-fi component. You can actually see the tape counter on screen if you depress the ck counter button. And unlike many vcr's like my sharp, it leaves the counter on screen while you're fast forwarding or rewinding so you don't have to guess where you are. The exception is when you're fast forwarding or rewinding when the movie is on screen. Then the counter disappears, but you don't get those vertical lines across the screen like you get with cheaper vcr's when you perform that operation.

The machine has auto-tracking to adjust the picture for you, but it also has manual tracking if you want to play with it further- again, something most vcr's don't have - both tracking systems.

It plays tapes recorded from other vcr's perfectly. And it works great on dubbing.

Now on the flip side, as of 2010, Sanyo, no longer provides any customer support for vcr's like panasonic and sharpe still do - even old ones. But I don't think you'll need it, because everything is very clear and simple in the manual.

There's no menu button on the Sanyo 700 panel as there is on my sharpe h982u vcr, (which I also reviewed on this website). That means if the remote breaks you cannot access the internal menu system, set up, channell search, timer record, clock settings. This is about the biggest drawback I see. But if that happens, wallah, you get another remote!

The remote is slow to program the timer record. When setting the time for the record, you can only move the minutes hand and not the hour hand. You can program for up to one year ahead of time.Of course if you just press the record button on the remote to record what's on screen, that takes 1 second.

The rewind and fast forward speed (when just rewinding tape for example without viewing the picture) is slow compared to other vcr's I've had. However, in light of how many vcr's eat up tapes and how many tapes have snapped, I believe that Sanyo purposely reduced the speed for tape safety reasons to prevent the destruction of the tape. It would take a few minutes to rewind a tape though.

Sanyo makes the 700 and 800 series vcr's. The 800's are the cheaper ones and I don't recommend them - too many problems. The 700's are better. The model # 710 sanyo retailed for $229.00. This 700 Sanyo vcr looks and acts more like the 710. It does not look like the 800's. I'm telling you this because I don't know what the original cost of this machine was, I got it as a gift, brand new in the box.
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MY BUYING ADVICE ON VCRS.
In my own buying experience, Panasonic and Toshiba's have held well for 10 years of use. Sharp makes one with a super sharp picture function which plays older vcr tapes better. Some people rave about Sony, but some reviews on the web say some models are better than others and reliability / durability have been the main problems. The off brands are usually not good - stick to major brands.

Look for vcrs that have hi-fi sound, not mono sound, with or without self cleaning heads, can record and play in at least 2 speeds, (fast and slow) sp/slp or sp/ep, has a remote,manual and are new or not too old, or old but lightly used. The older ones are built better.

These stand alone vcrs play much better and hold up much longer than the vcr drives in the dvd/vcr combos. They are not that difficult to hook up to a cable box,digital converter box and are still the cheapest way to record shows. Vcr tapes are 99 cents now. And can hold 6 to 8 hours of recordings.

I personally have two vcr's, (one sanyo, one sharp) one sony dvd player, all connected and hooked up to a digital converter box and a Sony Trinitron Tube TV. And all work perfectly. if you have any other questions about vcr's, buying, operations or connections, please , email me at abcsoaps@cs.com.

Final Note:
Vcr's play okay on the newer digital tv's, but play much better on an old analog tv that was designed for it. Of course if you're a dvd person all of this is null and void for ya. But remember when Dvd's are scratched or get finger prints on them, they malfunction too.

Good luck.

Sanyo 710 VCR
Recommended:
Yes, but for a much lower price.


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Sony BM575 Portable Microcassette Dictator Review

Sony BM575 Portable Microcassette DictatorI have owned three Lanier Microcassette Recorders over the past thirty years. It was everything they advertised it to be. When I went to buy one this time they were no longer being made. They were replaced by this Sony BM-575. It isn't half the recorder that the Lanier was. You can't record in noisy areas without picking up all the background noises. The plaback is nowhere as clear as the Lanier. If I could find a Lanier right now I would buy one and throw this Sony away.

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Portable Microcassette Dictating Machine.This is the BM-575A inventory designated model.

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RCA Digital 128 MB built in flash Memory voice recorder Review

RCA Digital 128 MB built in flash Memory voice recorderI did not get this device for the camera. At 0.3Mp, it is not as good as my Philips key019 at 2Mp (too bad they don't make those anymore). It came with it, so I have it Picture seems ok. Probably comparable to some phones.

It seems to offer all the settings that one may want for a voice recorder: Quality control (3 settings), mic sensitivity (conf, dictation) and AVR with AVR level setting.
I do not intend to use less than the HQ (best) level recording as you can already put more than 8 hours of it on there. At that level, the sound is clear. It seems to pick up well with the internal mic and maybe better with the provided external mic (but the difference would not justify going through great length to use the external one).
I saw some other review for other RCA voice recorders on the quality of the sound where people could not make the difference between 's' and 'f' and what not, but I don't experience this with this device. All seems clear. Obviously, background noise will act the way it usually does (as it does with camcorders...)

Connectivity: this is why I took 4 stars and not 5.
It seems that with version 1.07 of the firmware, there is a problem with computers that have external HDs (plugged in or not).
Without any, the connectivity works fine. With one, you might have a problem hanging the Windows explorer when trying to view the RCA files (voice or images) in the Windows explorer (it will hang).
The work around (until they provide a fw update), is to change the drive letter from the external HD (my Seagate on E:) to something else (like S:). Then you can connect the RCA device that will happily work. You can then change the drive letter for the RCA device (from the Disk Manager starting under the Administrative tools -at least on XP-) to R: for example and restore the drive letter for the external HD to E:.
Then all will work fine. Nothing should really try to use R: (way up in the list). So connectivity problems with external HDs, but you have the work around here.
This issue with the "solution" has been passed on to RCA and if they follow through, they should fix this in the newer device or provide a firmware update that should fix this so that you won't have to deal with this issue, if you encounter it.

Overall, I like this recorder.
It's intuitive.
It does what I want it to do. I can hear and understand what I record (I'm not getting HiFi stereo, but it's also not a very expensive recorder).
Buttons are ok (not too cheap, but not high end either).
You get what you pay for. Considering that there are some that are 4x the price, at this price, I think the package is quite fine.
People who leave comments on this tend to forget this. If you pay less than the maximum, you can't be complaining about what's missing on it (like the key019 where people would complain about not having the bells and whistles, but it's perfect for in the pocket and for someone like my mother: easy to use and yet still gives very descent pictures... so descent that I don't see myself get a bigger 5Mp camera for myself and just use my wife's...).
They also provide the NiMh AAA that you need and it will recharge off the base, which is convenient (if you run out, you can always stick some regular AAA that you can get anywhere, but I would be careful about plugging it in the USB base with regular AAA because you don't want to recharge regular AAA!).
External mix is really nice to have and the pouch is a bit like some cellphone pouches. It's open on the top, so you can be recording with it in the pouch (doesn't cover the internal mic at the top).
Could have wished for more memory or external SD slot, but with more than 8h with HQ, it's probably more than I care to keep on the device. I could try lowering the quality (maybe not so noticeable) to get more hours, but usually with more memory, people tends to leave a lot of unnecessary files that do nothing more than take some space... With the older tape, you only got 30mn (or maybe 1h) in the HQ and the quality of the sound was not as good as with this device.
With the docking station, it is easy to move the files from 'it' to the computer and make some space for later... and you recharge it at the same time...

As for durability, I don't know yet as I have only had this device for 24h. I don't expect any problems.

I hope this helps.

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TASCAM CC-222SL Combination CD/cassette Recorder Review

TASCAM CC-222SL Combination CD/cassette RecorderThis recorder works great. Using it at a church to record sermons. It is great because we record both CD's and Cassettes at the same time so no making a duplicate in the two formats.

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The Tascam CC222SL combines high quality cd and cassette recorders in one convenient rack-mountable unit.The CC222SL now supports a more robust slot loading CD transport and comes equipped with selectable independent outputs for CD and Cassette. The CC222SL includes a RIAA phono input which allows direct recording from a turntable; a feature which sets the CC222SL above all the rest. Further solidifying this source-device's reputation for flexibility is its ability to be operated as two individual recorders; or, record one source to both recorders consecutively. Digital I/O (coaxial and optical), RCA (unbalanced) analog I/O, Auto Track Increment, MP3 playback, Power on Play, Fade In and Out, Manual Track Increment, and a variety of playback modes are just a few of the features included on the CC222SL that you've come to expect from Tascam.

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PANRR930 - Analog Micro Cassette Recorder/Transcriber Model RR930 Review

PANRR930 - Analog Micro Cassette Recorder/Transcriber Model RR930I ordered this transcriber but ended up returning it.Everything seemed to work well but I couldn't tolerate the noise the tape made during the auto-rewind.This transcriber requires that the play button is engaged in order for the foot pedal to operate.Because of this, as you let off the foot pedal and the tape rewinds just a bit to allow you to catch up, the tape screeches in your ear as it does so.I couldn't concentrate enough to remember what I was typing.Not a good feature.Probably wears tapes down, too, since it is under that stress as it rewinds.

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* Cassette Size - Microcassette * Foot/Hand Controls - 2-Function Foot Control * Indicators/Warnings - Mechanical Tape Counter * Microphone - Speaker in Handheld Microphon * Post-Consumer Recycled Content Percent [Nom] - 0 %

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Panasonic PV-V4520 4-Head Hi-Fi VCR Review

Panasonic PV-V4520 4-Head Hi-Fi VCRThis is a very solid VCR.It does a good job at recording as well as playback.Programming is very, very easy--I didn't even need the manual to figure it out, there are on screen directions which are real easy tofollow.The only weak part of this unit is the remote.The channel andvolume buttons are really small, so it is a little difficult to use atfirst, especially in the dark.This isn't a real big deal to me, but itwould be nice if these buttons were bigger.It is also nice that you canuse all the functions of the VCR without the remote, which is nice forthose of use who have the tendency to lose the remote.

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Why bother with lesser known brands when you can get a fine VHS VCR by Panasonic? The Panasonic PV-V4520 is an excellent performer loaded with features that make it fun and easy to use.The double-azimuth 4-Head video system produces superior, jitter-free special effects for a clear and stable picture during still/pause, slow motion, and forward/reverse search. Digital Auto Tracking Allows playing of most VHS tapes without the need for manual tracking adjustment by continuously adjusting the tape's tracking across the video heads during playback. Receive and record stereo sound from MTS (multi-channel television sound) stereo TV broadcasts, where available. The VCR Plus+ System simplifies VCR programming by reducing programming entries. Program the VCR by entering PlusCode programming numbers that can be found in most newspapers and TV listing magazines.This VCR provides stunning sonic performance, with dynamic range approaching CD levels of quality. With today's incredible sound effects in movies, Hi-Fi Stereo is an essential part of any home theater. Illuminated Universal Remote Control allows you full TV control in the dark. Besides providing total control of the TV, it also controls key features on most brands of VCRs and Cable Boxes. Additional features include Trilingual On-Screen Display for on-screen programming instructions in English, Spanish or French and Auto Clock Set with 24-hour Back-up that automatically sets the current time and date and updates the clock in the event of a power failure. Index Search is included for simplified access to various programs on a tape. Program End Search function will let you find the end of a recorded program, while Tape Position Display identifies your current position on a tape with an indication of remaining tape length.

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Sony TCM-400DV Pressman Standard Cassette Recorder Review

Sony TCM-400DV Pressman Standard Cassette RecorderI love the voice activation feature of this recorder- it works like a charm.There is rather high background hum- I haven't tried playing back with noise reduction but that might do the trick.I could only get it to work on 1.5V batteries and not my 1.2V NiMH rechargeables, even though fully charged- a disadvantage though 1.5V rechargeable alkaline batteries are apparently available.This little recorder otherwise filled the bill very nicely.

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FEATURES:' Double Recording Time ' Voice Operated Recording (VOR) ' Long Battery Life - 20 Hours ' Playback Speed Control ' Battery Indicator with Alert LED ' Built-In Flat Mic ' Microphone Jack ' Clear VoiceTM Recording System ' 3 Digit Tape Counter ' One Touch Recording ' Cue and Review ' Sony-Matic. Automatic Recording Level Control ' DC-In Jack ' Monaural Earphone Jack ' Hinged Battery Lid ' Frequency Response: 250-6300Hz ' Speaker: 1 7/16" (36mm) diameter ' Input: DC-In Jack 3V, External Microphone ' Output: Earphone (monaural mini-jack) ' Power Requirements: DC 3V "AA" x 2 Batteries ' Battery Life (Approx.): Rec/Play: 20 hours w/ Sony Alkaline Batteries ' Color: Silver ' Dimensions (WxHxD): 3 3/8 x 5 5/8 x 1 3/8" (86.7 x 144.4 x 35.7 mm) ' Weight: 5 2/3oz. (160g)

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GE 35364 Mini Cassette Recorder (Silver) Review

GE 35364 Mini Cassette RecorderI just recently bought my second one of these. I've been very happy with the performance of the 3-5364B Cassette Recorder.
What I like about the recorder is that it takes full-sized cassettes that can be played in your car cassette player. This is good if you're weird like me and read to yourself and want to hear your own homemade audiobook in the car while you're driving. I also use it to tape my phone messages before I erase them, because I may like the sound of their voice, and because maybe future kids will want to know what their grandmother sounded like. I also liked the fact that it fit so well in my hand.
It has a headphone jack, so that if you wanted to listen to an audio book and had a PROPER AC adapter (3V) you could go to bed with your favorite book. Don't expect Dolby noise reduction and stereo sound with this guy. It's very basic.
My first one was VERY good on batteries. I had it over a year, and I hadn't changed the batteries since I bought it. I used Duracell Alkaline AAs. These same batteries are now in my new one and doing fine.
The variable speed playback seems a useless feature since it does have a fast forward button which works better. The mic has two sensitivities low and high...it's got a pause, which I suppose works better than the STOP button. Again, my uses for the recorder are fairly straight forward so I rarely use these features.
There is one design flaw, in my opinion. When you load the tape, realize that the side that you can see through the window is the side you are playing. Looking at the device that way the buttons are below the window facing you. You're fine if you go strictly by the symbols on the buttons for rewind, play, fast forward, etc. However, you quickly notice that if you use it that way, the lettering that goes with the buttons is upside-down! This could be disastrous if you didn't realize this and flipped the recorder over, rewinding instead of forwarding! They really need to fix this if they make a new model.
I mentioned that this is the second one I've bought...I'll explain what happened to the first one.
The first one died by accident...I fried it using the AC adapter to my desktop paper shredder. Potential buyers should know this little recorder doesn't come with its own AC adapter. In and of itself, that wasn't a big deal to me, since I used mine for over a year without ever needing one. It's just this ONE TIME I wanted to not drain the batteries by going to bed with a new relaxation tape a friend sent me, and I thought I could use one the myriad adapters from portable CD players I have lying around to fit it, but the shape of the adapter fittings on all of them were just different enough to not work. Except one. The one to my shredder WAS the right shape, but, alas, wrong voltage! OOPS! Lesson learned: make sure the adapter is set for 3 volts and not higher! Not knowing whether I could revive the old one, I just bought another one since it was my fault it was no longer working.
But, all in all, I liked the device enough to buy another one, so there you go. It might also be noted that both recorders cost about a twenty percent less than what they're selling it for at Amazon.com. I hope this is helpful.

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TEAC GF-350 Turntable / CD-Recorder Review

TEAC GF-350 Turntable / CD-RecorderHere's a new electronic wonder that could have been truly great, but isn't.

On the plus side, it's great looking and very easy to use. Put in an Audio CDR or Audio CDRW (it won't take blank computer discs), adjust the recording volume, push a button and voila... you have a CDR of your old favorite record album or cassette. It can automatically insert track breaks as well, but it is probably better to use the manual track break insertion method (as recommended by the instruction manual), as many original musical sources have quiet spots that can "trick" the Teac into adding one where you don't want it.

Now for the negative... as previous reviewers have stated, the playback sound is disappointment, and by this I am referring to what you get when you put your newly created CDR into your stereo system. The bass response is not adequate. This is the result of Teac chosing to use a ceramic cartridge for the tonearm. This otherwise great machine would have been better served with a magnetic cartridge. Yes, it would have cost more, but would have been worth it.

A few lesser negative points include the fact that Teac chose to include an AM/FM radio rather than a cassette player. My guess is most people would buy this machine to transcribe their old collection of LPs and cassettes that have not been received official release in compact disc format. So why the radio instead of a cassette player? You can record cassettes using the input jacks and provided cables, but you also have to "tie" the Teac to your stereo system in order to do so. Also, what's the story with having input jacks, but no output jacks? You have to listen to the records on the okay, but small speakers provided in the unit, but you cannot listen directly through your stereo system.

In summary, this is a fine machine for those who are not audiophiles. Again, it is easy to use and after a couple of "practice" recordings, you can burn CDRs as fast as it takes the records to play. But if you're expecting CD-quality results, you'll have to use the input jacks to connect to your old magnetic cartridge turntable. This could have been best electronic invention since the advent of the CD, but it falls a little short.

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Finally, there's a way to burn vinyl to CD that doesn't require a computer or an engineering degree. With Teac's GF-350 turntable and CD recorder combo system, you simply load a blank CD-R or CD-RW, put on your LP, press "record," lower the tone arm, and press "play." You can record the entire album or simply pull select favorites from your entire collection to make your own unique compilations. Monitor your recording through the systems amplifier (3.5 watts per channel x 2) and twin 3-inch speakers, or avail yourself of the convenient front-panel .125-inch headphone jack.
The system is finished in black with a handsome woodgrain texture. Level meters and other CD feedback is visible from the system's backlit LCD. Please note that the GF-350 records only with CDs designated as "music" or "digital audio" (also CD-DA); computer-grade data CD-Rs are incompatible.
The GF-350 also offers features like automatic or manual track increment options (with 2 different level thresholds to choose from), manual record-level control, and an auxiliary set of RCA stereo analog audio inputs for recording from external sources like cassette, reel-to-reel tape, or even another CD player or MP3 player. Playback features include shuffle play, repeat play (1/all), and 32-track programming.
Tune in your favorite swing or big-band station on the rotary analog AM/FM tuner. The turntable supports 33-1/3, 45, or 78 rpm records, so you can play your entire collection--it even comes with a handy center-hole adapter for your 7-inch/45 rpm singles. A remote lets you operate everything from the comfort of your easy chair (but remember, you still have to get up to flip the records!).
What's in the Box
GF-350 system, 7-inch record adapter, a remote control, remote batteries, a user's manual, and warranty information.

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JWIN JX-R26 Voice-Activated Microcassette Recorder with Microphone/Earphone Review

JWIN JX-R26 Voice-Activated Microcassette Recorder with Microphone/EarphoneI needed a cheap and simple tape recorder for my daughter's music teacher to play some pieces that my daughter could listen to while reading the printed music. I paid $27 for this recorder, not really inexpensive -- but indeed I did get a 'cheap' one.

When it arrived last night, I tested it recording radio, various styles of music played from iTunes on my computer, and my voice -- all in fast and slow speeds, with the Voice Activation and normal, with the included "high sensitivity" microphone and the built in mic.

The results were all equally underwhelming:

Firstly - the recorder itself is completely plastic - except for the screws holding it together (as far as I could tell -- it just felt 'plastic). You're sort of are afraid to push the buttons too hard for fear of damaging the thing. Banish the thought of dropping it.

Secondly - upon playback, what you notice is the noise, noise, noise.No matter what method used to record (built in mic / external mike), and really no matter how close the mic is to the source, what you end up with is noise (like hurricane wind) -- with your target sound somewhere, far off, sounding like it's down in a deep well, in the background, and calling through a bullhorn.

Lastly - I don't think the thing would stand up to any kind of extended use.I was afraid I'd jammed the mechanism several times just using the forward/reverse slider, and stop/play buttons in the initial trials within the 15 minutes after removing it from it's shiny plastic packaging (which looks good -- but indeed, is too good to be true).

So, it's into the box and back to Amazon.I've bought hundreds of items from Amazon since they started -- not all of exquisite quality -- but this one really takes the cake -- and is the first I've felt compelled to comment on.

My sense is that the rest of the jWIN line will all be pretty much the same quality as well. You get what you pay for.

I think I'll spend a bit more money to get a recorder with more heft and reputation behind the name now.

But if it works for you -- great!

What I can say is *** Thanks to Amazon for taking the thing off my hands ***No complaints with their system.


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Product Description:
Welcome to jWIN's new and exciting digital generation where quality is not just another word but a company philosophy. Since its founding, jWIN continuously put its efforts in R & D, and market research. And jWIN puts its pride in the products it manufactures and sells. jWIN's products have been engineered to ensure quality and reliability with the most updated set of features that the educated consumers demand. jWIN constantly works hard to improve its products and services by studying the current market. The company strives to be ahead of its competitors by offering the most up-to-date designs and features at the most affordable prices.PRODUCT FEATURES:Micro Cassette Recorder;VAS - Voice Activated System for Recording;2-Speed Play/Record Control;Built-in Wide Range Speaker;Highly Sensitive Built-in Microphone;Numeric Tape Counter and Reset;Low Battery/Rec LED Indicator;3.5mm Earphone Jack;3.5mm External Microphone Jack;DC 3 V Input Jack;Built-in Hand Carry Strap;MC-60 Micro-Cassette Tape and Case;Highly Sensitive Microphone and Earphone Included.

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Emerson EWV404 4-Head Video Cassette Recorder with On-Screen Programming Display Review

Emerson EWV404 4-Head Video Cassette Recorder with On-Screen Programming DisplayPLEASE NOTE:the other reviewer bought a refurbished item.Please don't confuse his bad luck with a previously repaired item, for the quality that this vcr really has.

I have approx 3000 movies on vhs.I wanted something to guarantee watchability in the future, as things go digital.Makes no sense to re-purchase everything I have on vhs.If you are like me, you also purchased another phonograph and needles to ensure you can play your vinyl records too.That aside, you will not be disappointed with the quality (4 heads!) and the user friendly set up.No manual needed.Onscreeen display, and I cannot believe how light this unit is!Size is compact and fits everywhere I have put it so far.

Bottom line, go for it.There is no buyer remorse here.

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4-Heads for great special effects * Front Audio/Video Input Jacks * 1-Year, 8-Event Timer Recording * On-Screen Programming/Display * Unit Dimension: 14-3/16" (W) x 8-9/16" (D) x 3-5/8" (H) ***** CONSUMER ALERT: This television receiver has only an analog broadcast tuner and will require a converter box after February 17, 2009 to receive over-the-air broadcasts with an antenna because of the U.S.'s transition to digital broadcasting. Analog-only TVs should continue to work as before with cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and similar products. For more information, call the Federal Communications Commission at 1-888-225-5322 (TTY: 1-888-835-5322), or visit the commission's digital-television Web site at: htttp://www.dtv.gov.4-Heads for great special effects * Front Audio/Video Input Jacks * 1-Year, 8-Event Timer Recording * On-Screen Programming/Display * Unit Dimension: 14-3/16" (W) x 8-9/16" (D) x 3-5/8" (H)

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