Crosley CR49 Traveler Portable Turntable, Tan
- Classic belt-drive turntable with integrated tan-colored case for listening to vinyl on the go
- Built-in, full-range stereo speakers; plays 33-1/3, 45, and 78 rpm speeds
- Classic vintage appearance inspired by original 1950s portable turntables
- Adjustable tone control for audio flexibility; includes diamond-stylus needle
- Measures 17 x 7 x 11 inches (W x H x D); 90-day warranty
Product Description
The optimum use of a disc record of constant rotational speed occurs when the innermost recorded diameter is half of the outermost recorded diameter. But why worry yourself with the details. The Crosley Portable Suitcase Style Turntable plays all three speeds, 33 1/3, 45 and 75 RPM records. By the late fifties, stereo records reached a peak in the marketplace as hi-fi sound reproduction attained its largest audience to date. The portable turntable was introduced in the late 1950’s and provided music lovers with a sense of independence, allowing them to easily cart their record player from one locale to another. The popularity of this unit was due in no small part to its portability, but also to its suitcase-styled finishing touches that became a Crosley hallmark. So whether you choose Ella Fitzgerald or Elvis, celebrate your vinyl in portable style.Amazon.com Product Description
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Crosley CR49 Traveler Portable Turntable, Tan
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5 comments
N. Fanning on December 20, 2009 at 9:11 am
I purchased this unit for fifty bucks and still overpaid. Only bought it to listen to some old 50s and 60s vocal 33s I own, so wasn’t expecting very much. The sound quality is just terrible-so tinny I couldn’t listen to it. I’d recommend a good vintage 60s or 70s record player over this one. Avoid this and if you must buy, get a cheap remaindered or refurbished one.
Veronica Langley on December 20, 2009 at 10:56 am
The item I received was defective. When I moved the tonearm to the record, the turntable clicked off. I am not happy with the quality and feel this item is not worth the price. I would like to return it for a refund. VL
Anonymous on December 20, 2009 at 1:39 pm
I had it for 4 years, used it every once in awhile…tried to use it today and it wouldn’t work. If I had lugged it around a lot, perhaps I could understand why it wouldn’t work — but it literally hasn’t been moved in 4 years!
T. CASSINGHAM on December 20, 2009 at 1:42 pm
I purchased the Traveler turntable (tan) for my 14 year old’s birthday and was really anticipating her taking it out of the box. I was so disappointed to find that 1) it was made of cardboard and not very sturdy, and 2) the first time she lifted the arm to activate the turntable it either broke or was already broken. I spent an hour on hold with Crosley waiting for a technician (this was all during her b.day party) and finally gave up. I’m really glad we bought it through Amazon, because Crosley was awful. It took them 2 weeks to reply to my email asking for a return merchandise number, and then I was told I’d have to pay for shipping (it weighs 16 lb) before I realized I could return it through Amazon. The Amazon return was great, no charge to me at all. And I *always* use my Amex b/c you can return anything if you use that card.
This is not worth $125, I’d say $40 or so at the most for the quality (or lack of), assuming the turntable would operate. My husband went to Big Lots and found a great reproduction (old-looking) with turntable, CD, and radio for about $70, and it works great.
Julianne Salinger on December 20, 2009 at 2:27 pm
its really nice. The turntable is plastic and very flimsy but it still very nice and works good.