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Question: I have heard that some of these systems wear down records. How does this one do with preserving old vinyl?
Document: Very nice product. Plays CDs, Vinyl records, and cassettes.Radio comes in Great.No complaints. Have not tried to record anything yet, just having fun playing albums I haven't heard for 25+ years!
I have thoroughly enjoyed playing records and have also dug up some old cassettes, which was fun!When you press the buttons to change the source, it takes a couple of seconds to engage - no big deal to me. True that there is not a sound equalizer option, but that doesn't bother me at all - it sounds wonderful.A couple of months ago I decided to get one for my dad for his 77th birthday.
With the push of a whole lot of buttons it has allowed me to turn my cassettes into CDs. I have used those CDs in both my computer and my car (which is old and doesn't have mp3 capability so it is playing it as an audio file) It's physically BIG so you better have a good place in mind for it. It can be used just to play your cassettes, CDs, records and the radio as well. You don't have to use it to record only.
It arrived shortly after I ordered it and so far everything seems to be in great working order and my mom and dad both love it! He is listening to records he has had for decades and hearing songs he literally hasn't heard for 30 - 40 years! Very cool.I am 100% pleased with this item. I thought the price was great for all the options you get and the sturdy, pretty wood build.
I looked long and hard for an all-purpose music center that could record directly from the LP or tape. This one has it all, simple to use and the buttons are white so they are easily seen--the old one had just raised letters and was very difficult to see without a flashlight. The price was right and although the sound could be better, for the price, it's great.
Excellent stability! Excellent sound fidelity! Simple to operate. Make CD's from your old vinyl recordings and from your cassettes,then use your computer to rip the CD's into formats for your iPod. The Aviator is a must have if you need to convert a special collection of music that you cannot download. Naturally, digitized downloads are superior, but this machine is for you if you don't mind an occasional snap, crackle and pop in your copy.
I gave this 2 stars because I am willing to try another. I successfully made one CD from a vinyl record but it went from stereo to mono-aural. I tried the solutions given in the manual but I am still only getting sound through one speaker. The radio however produces sound from both. I had been so excited to find this system and am feeling sad now.
My best friend has hundreds of vinyl records and no turntable. This gift allows the records to be played or recorded to disc. The antique style of the cabinet goes well with their collection of radios, etc.
It just doesn't seem to be that well organized, or written for that matter. It would be better if they had "tape cassette to CD" on one page and "Vinyl Recording to CD" on the next page, and did it in a step by step format.
This is a nice cabinet with radio, tape,CD and vinyl functions. It also, as you can see from the comments, records to CD.That takes some getting used to but is not exactly rocket surgery. The only draw back is that the set up does not include any tone controls, so radio stations  can sound 'boomy' and 'over-bassed', especially on talk shows and announcements...but that's hardly a deal breaker.
Answer: Any contact playback such as a "needle" will wear down a vinyl record which is a good reason to transfer the recording to a CD or mp3 file. Some needles are worse than others so test first on a throwaway record to be sure there is no vinyl dust on the record or needle after one playback cycle. I had a defective needle once on a new unit which ruined a good record. I could see and hear the needle digging into the record grooves. After replacing the needle with another needle (same brand and type) the problem disappeared .