Has anyone tried this with old 78 records? If you have, how did it work out?
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78s reproduce with excellent quality. My husband thinks this machine is the best thing since sliced bread. From down under
354745
the main purpose of puchacing this unit was for that reason actually. It works great
354746
We have and it works great. Also 45's work!!! We are very happy with the product.
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I don't know about the software that comes with this turntable, but you can use another piece of (free!) software called Audacity to handle 78s. Basically, you play the 78s at 45 or 33-1/3, then tell Audacity to convert the recording back to 78. You can get Audacity here: http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ There is a real nice description of the whole process here: http://audacityteam.org/wiki/index.php?title=USB_turntables (Don't be put off that the last link mentions USB turntables. You can use Audacity to record from the line-in jack of your sound card too).
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I have a cheap all-in-one receiver and a 1970's Phillips turntable. The sound was very dim, as you say. The TCC TC-753LC pre-amp did the trick. My old albums sound great with plenty of volume. Mind you, I don't have a high quality receiver and was just glad to get any sound out of the old turntable.
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The regular old record players were supposed to go into a special phono input preamp on your stereo receiver. (The unamplified phono output is tiny.) That would boost the signal so that it was like other inputs. Then, you plug your headphones into the proper plug on your stereo receiver. You might find it cheaper to buy a stereo receiver in a garage sale, if you don't already have one. Think of TC-780 as a variable audio preamplifier with less gain than a standard phono preamp which has a set gain. I believe that the TC-780 company also makes the standard phono preamps.
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I don't have the record player anymore. It was a very good player; very clear sound. I used to play my old 78's on it. But it was a nuisance to keep changing the records. So I am currently looking for a "stackable" record player. Unfortunately, Crosley no longer makes the stackable players. I will now search on E-Bay. DAME HILDA VAN WINKLE
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I found that if one doesn't have a receiver with phono inputs, a preamp is needed for ideal sound. I have not, however, converted vinyl to CDs.
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For a true audio buff with excellent hearing, that may well be a true statement. For those of us who are older, (I'm 71) and have experienced some hearing loss, It's fine. I'm copying old vinyl records into my computer using a $30 dollar software package called "VinylStudio" which cleans up the pops and clicks, and the finished product burned to CD's sounds great played back on my good stereo system. So, I'm very happy with the standard cartridge. Having said that, I'll probably upgrade to a better cartridge by the time I get halfway through the big box of vinyl albums, simply because I will have worn this one out. I forgot to mention, I'm not a classical music buff. We're into the 50's and 60's music, that we grew up with. Best of luck in your decision. Dick
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I assume that you are using a standard LP record player. Most amps today do not handle conventional phonos, however, an inexpensive pre-amp between the player and any amp will take care of this.
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This model only plays 33 and 45 records. However, the software that comes with it allows you to record the 78 at 45 rpm and the software will compensate for the speed difference and allow to play the converted MP3 file at the proper speed. You won't be able to listen to the 78 record directly but you can play the MP3 version of it and record the song to a CD if you wish. I can provide more details if you wish.
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Yes. It is designed to work for 45s up to 12" Records. It even works for shellac 78s. I had asked the same question about shellac records before I bought mine, and was very pleasantly suprised.
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i actually use another rca line input and use the pre amp from my turntable with an in line booster (between turntable and 5000) and it works much better than the phono input on the 5000. i was getting a humming noise using phono input. your setup might be different though. either way my vinyl sounds awesome now!
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If it includes Audacity (Mac OSX) it does. I play the disks at 33 (stylus doesn't bouncequite as high on the old 78s) and do a (1) change speed in Audcity from 33 to 78,then (2) equalization from one of the built-in profiles.
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Honestly, I've never used the software. In the past I've used Quicktime on the mac to convert vinyl with a portable Ion record player I have. And that worked fine. But I'd say give it a shot and see how it works. Sorry I couldn't be more help. T
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yes. ps FYI i had some problems with this record player, some records would skip and when i contacted the company they told me to TAPE A DIME to the arm of the player. i would maybe look into finding a player with a weight already attached
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This unit has played 33s better than a more expensive turntable. I got it to play my 78s and they sound as good as a 70-80 year old records can sound. You do not have to change the stylus to play 78s. I am real pleased with it and have hooked it to my mac to record record albums than I can not get the CDs.
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I connected the Vinyl Forever to my PC. Then, using RCA cable connected to my turntable, and it worked fine.
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Yes, I have old cassette tapes from the early 70's onward and it played them without any issue.