Sunday, May 6, 2012

Turntable Phono Cartridge Stylus Alignment Protractor Tool Mirror

Turntable Phono Cartridge Stylus Alignment Protractor Tool Mirror Review



Turntable Phono Cartridge Stylus Alignment Protractor Tool Mirror Feature

  • Lets an amateur do professional phono cartridge alignment.
  • Gives precise alignment for better sound and longer stylus life.
  • Made of durable 2mm ABS plastic with mirrored finish.
  • Allows you to precisely adjust your cartridge/stylus by providing clear bottom view and top view simultaneously.
  • Attractive blister packaging makes for a great gift.
To properly mount a phono cartridge, you need to be able to position it so that it remains tangent to the record grooves at all diameters. This is always a compromise. This gauge helps you to mount the cartridge to the headshell for the best compromise. The CA-01 protractor lets an amateur do professional phono cartridge alignment. In just a few simple steps, the Protractor gives precise alignment for better sound and longer stylus life with any standard phono cartridge and radial tonearm. Made of durable 2mm ABS plastic with mirrored finish allowing you to precisely adjust your cartridge/stylus by providing clear bottom view and top view simultaneously. Easy to follow instructions on the back. Attractive blister packaging makes for a great gift.


Thursday, May 3, 2012

Technics SL1200MK5 DJ TurnTable

Technics SL1200MK5 DJ TurnTable Review



Technics SL1200MK5 DJ TurnTable Feature

  • Direct drive method; Brushless DC motor
  • Aluminum diecast turntable platter
  • 13.5W power consumption
  • Precision molded aluminum diecast cabinet
  • Heavy rubber base material
  • Adjustable stop break
  • Pitch reset button
  • Precision molded aluminum diecast cabinet and heavy rubber base material
  • Recessed on/off switch
  • Stylus pressure adjuster
Long recognized by the World's DJs as the best club-use turntable, the famous SL-1200 series is without a rival. The turntable uses their original integral roto-platter Direct Drive motor for smooth, non-stop performance and unwavering quartz DD accuracy. This gives DJs the ability to spin records with quick starts, stops, and scratches, for the ultimate mixing experience.

Feature List

  • Total quartz locked continuous pitch adjustment +/-8% and +/-16%
  • Precision molded aluminum diecast cabinet and heavy rubber base material absorb unwanted vibrations
  • Unwavering quartz Direct Drive accuracy: wow and flutter 0,01% WRNMS, rumble -78dB (DIN B)
  • Very high torque (1.5Kg/cm) for quick start-ups
  • Highly sensitive low mass tone-arm with gimbal suspension/helicoid tonearm height adjustment
  • Pitch reset button
  • Adjustable stop break
  • Long life LED needle light
  • Stylus pressure adjuster
  • Recessed on/off switch
  • Headshell stand on the cabinet
  • Detachable lid
  • Slip mat included
ike all Technics gear, the 1200MK5 is built to last. It comes with all the features you ve come to know and love in earlier Technics models, plus a few extras tailored to the needs of the pro DJ. Easy To Adjust Breaking Speed It s simple to set the breaking speed to suit your liking with the SL-1210MK5. After removing the slip mat, all it takes is a few twists of a screwdriver to go from a slow winding down to an instant halt, or anywhere in between. Non "Click" Pitch Control Smooth sliding, quartz locked, non "click" continuous pitch adjustment +/-8% and +/-16% Recessed Power Switch Recessed Power switch to avoid accidental turn off. Pitch Reset Instantly reset pitch to zero at the touch of a button. New LED Stylus Light New LED stylus light lasts longer than earlier models.


Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Victoria GDI-TW3USB 7-in-One Stereo Entertainment Center, Paprika

Victoria GDI-TW3USB 7-in-One Stereo Entertainment Center, Paprika Review



Victoria GDI-TW3USB 7-in-One Stereo Entertainment Center, Paprika Feature

  • Retro turntable with record player, cassette player, CD player and AM/FM stereo
  • Plays 33, 45 and78 RPM records with automatic tone arm return at end of play
  • Two full-range speakers deliver stereo sound, with a built-in headphone jack for private listening
  • Records to PC or Mac using the built-in USB port and included Audacity Sound Editor software
  • Paprika wood-style cabinet finish
  • Paprika Wood Style Cabinet
  • Plays 33, 45 &78 RPM records, Automatic tone arm return at end of play
  • Records to PC or Mac using the built in USB port & included Audacity Sound Editor software
  • Two Full-range speakers deliver stereo sound with built in headphone jack for private listening and RCA line outputs to optionally connect
The Victoria Tunewriter III is a multi-functioning music system equipped with a unique recording feature allowing you to record your music from vinyl, cassette or AUX directly to your PC or Mac. Edit your digitally recorded audio tracks with the free included Audacity cross-platform sound editor. Burn your entire album to CD, convert your songs to MP3 for use on your iPod, and add all your recorded files to your computer's music library.


Sunday, April 29, 2012

Stanton 500.V3 Spherical DJ Standard Turntable Cartridges, Twin Pack

Stanton 500.V3 Spherical DJ Standard Turntable Cartridges, Twin Pack Review



Stanton 500.V3 Spherical DJ Standard Turntable Cartridges, Twin Pack Feature

  • Industry-standard spherical cartridge ideal for almost any application
  • Rugged and reliable at a great price
  • New industrial design
  • Improved skip resistance Pack of 2 Cartridges
Industry standard pair of spherical cartridges ideal for almost any application.


Saturday, April 28, 2012

Turntable / Phono Preamp Preamplifier Pre Amplifirer W Aux Input and Volume Control

Turntable / Phono Preamp Preamplifier Pre Amplifirer W Aux Input and Volume Control Review



Turntable / Phono Preamp Preamplifier Pre Amplifirer W Aux Input and Volume Control Feature

  • A high-quality RIAA phono preamplifier for use with turntables equipped with moving magnet cartridges.
  • Accurate and stable integrated circuit design. S/N Ratio 80dB.
  • Gold plated input and output connectors for reliable performance.
  • Stylish solid metal case for improved resistance to electrical noise.
  • Output level control allows adjustment to provide balance with other sources.
This Phono Preamplifier adds phono capability to any amplifier or receiver that has a spare AUX/CD/DVD Audio line level input. It can also be used to input a turntable directly into a mixer or computer soundcard. With its precise RIAA equalization and a s/n ratio of 80dB, this preamp's sound quality easily matches or exceeds that of the phono preamps found built into the highest quality stereo components. Its switch-selectable AUX input replaces the one it occupies on the stereo or computer, eliminating the need to connect and disconnect sources that share the input with this preamp. The output level control makes use with sound cards extremely convenient and allows the elimination of large volume differences when switching between sources. Specifications: Distortion: 0.06% max. Frequency Response: +/-0.5 db, 20 Hz - 20 kHz. Input Impedance: Phono: 47k Ohms @ 200 pF (nominal). Aux (Line): 10 kOhms. Output impedance: 200 Ohms. Channel Separation: 50 dB. Crosstalk: 40 dB (phono), at any audio frequency. Phono Sensitivity: 3.3 mV. Nominal Output: 300 mV. Signal To Noise Ratio: 80 dB. Power supply: DC 12V 300ma (included). Package Contents: Phono Preamplifier with Aux input and volume control, 110VAC to 12VDC US Power adapter, 3ft gold plated stereo RCA cable, 3.5mm to stereo RCA PC adapter cable.


Friday, April 27, 2012

Sony PS-LX250H Automatic Belt-Drive Turntable

Sony PS-LX250H Automatic Belt-Drive Turntable Review



Sony PS-LX250H Automatic Belt-Drive Turntable Feature

  • Belt-drive automatic turntable
  • Front-mounted controls
  • Balanced tone arm
  • Includes phono cartridge
  • Bonded diamond stylus
Save your LPs and 45s from extinction with the PS-LX250H turntable. With fully-automatic operation, this turntable is perfect for listening to your favorite records. Its dimensions (Approx.) : 15.7 x 3.9 x 13.5-Inches (420 x 100 x 342mm) and weighs (Approx.) : 6 lbs. (2.7 kg).


Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Music Hall MMF 2.2 2-Speed Audiophile Turntable - (Black)

Music Hall MMF 2.2 2-Speed Audiophile Turntable - (Black) Review



Music Hall MMF 2.2 2-Speed Audiophile Turntable - (Black) Feature

  • High quality gold rca connectors
  • Bearing provides ultra quiet fluid operation
  • One piece alloy tonearm for superb tracking ability
The music hall mmf-2.2 turntable is a 2-speed belt driven audiophile turntable at a budget price. It is constructed using high quality components and it comes complete with an arm and cartridge. The construction of the mmf-2.2 has been simplified to focus on the critical components; the bearing, the motor, and the arm. It comes complete with cartridge mounted. Gorgeous high-gloss piano black lacquer finish Special vibration damping foot One piece alloy tonearm for superb tracking ability Low noise fully manual belt-drive design Separately isolated asynchronous motor with two-speed (33/45rpm) pulley Music Hall Tracker moving-magnet phono cartridge with replaceable elliptical stylus The cartridge supplied is properly aligned and mounted High precision stainless steel and bronze bearing assembly for quiet fluid operation Alloy platter and felt mat Excellent instruction manual Quick and easy to assemble High quality gold RCA connectors Dust cover and 45rpm adaptor Dimensions W17 x D13 x H4.5in. Weight: 17 lbs. pkg.Music Hall turntables first saw the light of day in 1998. They are manufactured in the Czech Republic in a factory that continued, throughout the Soviet Era, to make high quality turntables despite growing interest in CDs. Music Hall has developed a cohesive and logical range of turntables. All are designed to extract a musical and satisfying presentation from that fabulous medium we call vinyl. From the least expensive MMF-2.2 to the flagship MMF-9.1 all our