- 150 Watts Output - USB/SD Slot - Play MP3s and Encode Your Vinyl To MP3
- Front-Loading CD/MP3 Player - 3.5mm Auxiliary Input For iPhone, iPod, Android, Or Any Digital Audio Player
- Three Speed 33/45/78 RPM Selectable Turntable - Color: Black
- Analogue Tuning Radio (FM) - Dimensions (Main Unit): 12.49'' x 11.39'' x 10.53''
- Double Cassette Recorder - Dimensions (Speaker): 5.73'' x 6.28'' x 8.84''
I like the retro look of this unit. Looks like my first stereo/ boombox, but has the updated features of a modern sound system. It is a boom box, so it's compact in size and the sound. Good for a small space, but if you want a larger sound there is an aux out in the back.
You don't see boomboxes with this many features. The system has a turntable, dual cassette player, cd player, am/ fm radio, and slots for both usb and memory cards for both listening and recording mp3's.
The turntable is nice and compact, but can still play a full length album (33). Having a dual cassette is nice for someone like myself. I have tons of old mixtapes and live bootlegs that haven't been heard in years. Not only can I hear them again, but I can make mp3 copies as I listen.
This brings me to my favorite feature, the built in mp3 encoder. All you need to do is plug in a flash drive or memory card, hit record, and press play. Couldn't get much easier to get mp3's of your old records, cd's, and cassettes.
In conclusion, this system is for anyone who has an assortment of music media. With this boombox, you have a central place to listen to all your music and convert to mp3's as you listen.I'm very much enjoying this system. My only gripe is that it is cheaply made. The slider controls, tape deck mechanisms, and other elements are a bit flimsy. I have to question the longevity of the unit, but for now it works wonderfully. The sound quality is also slightly poor because of the cheap speakers, but those can always be replaced. I'm very much enjoying it, and I plan on treating it with care. This is NOT a unit that a kid should be using.
It also looks fantastic. Most retro all-in-ones are recreations of photographs or old radios. I love the 80s look of this thing.
The USB and SD card functionality is cool. The recording features are difficult to use but are very impressive. The remote control is only used for the those features.
For anyone interested in seeing all the features of this unit, I recommend reading through the poorly translated manual. It outlines everything in detail (manual tab):
If you are looking for a unit that is as solid as your old component systems from years ago, this won't cut it re: quality. But if you are like me and simply want to play vinyl, tapes, CDs, radio, USB/MP3 with recording all in the kitchen you will certainly enjoy the convenience. It's a conversation piece.I was so excited about getting this little stereo set. I'm a vinyl noob, so I was happy I found this nice all in one set. I'll review each function of the set.
Turntable: Great Turntable works flawlessly (so far..). You can play any size record on speeds 33, 45 and 78. I've tried out all my records and they play fine.
CD: Horrible CDs play fine, put the system seems to have trouble reading the discs sometimes. I usually have to take it out, turn the power off and on a few times and turn it on again. It's a hassle. But, when they do play, it's flawlessly. [UPDATE: It seems like the CD player has no problems anymore, I guess it just needed some breaking in. Bumping the system from 2 to 3 stars now because of this.] [UPDATE #2 (1/19/13): Now the CD player barely reads discs at all, and when it does, it now makes this really loud rattling noise. Must be faulty, so I'm going to return the system.]
Cassette: HORRIBLE I love cassettes and I was super excited about this function. The double decks play fine, until they EAT YOUR TAPES. I've tried three cassettes, and both decks have gotten some of the tape stuck in them. I even had to splice one of my favorite rare ones because of it. VERY DISAPPOINTED. STAY AWAY.
Recording Function: Great This works well. It's nice to have your vinyl on MP3s so easily. It works with CD, Cassette (but don't do it..), Vinyl, but not radio, which isn't a problem for me. MP3s sound crisp and clear.
Speakers: Cheap I'm no audiophile, but even I can tell these speakers aren't that good. They'll get the job done, but I recommend just using a better brand of speakers.
Radio: Okay Radio sounds fine but the tuning knob isn't very good. It gets kind of stuck and you have to turn it a lot to make it go to another station.
UPDATE 1/19/13: Overall, after less than a month of ownership, this system is already breaking down. I'm very disappointed with Pyle. I'm going to try to get a refund and try my luck in getting an Audio-Technica turntable with some Polk Audio speakers. So please, for your own good, do not buy this stereo system.The unit shipped immediately and arrived 3 days after being ordered. This compact unit plays CDs, tapes and records with an integrated USB for record to MP3 transfer. Sound quality is poor with the included speakers, but they're easily replaced. The manual is rough in parts likely due translation issues, but still conveys the necessary info. Unit worked out of the box and sounded much better with old Teac speakers. A tidy package for people who still have vinyl, and tapes who may want to transfer them to MP3.
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It is a good product made with quality materials mean, for a person that uses it carefully. it is ok.
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