3 speeds. Volume fader. Line in/out. Cartridge is built into the tone arm.
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Feature:
I was thinkin it could have more features, but then i thought about it, and it cant. Not without jacking up the price. It has everything you need in a small size, and semi-small price.
Quality:
I think the craftsmanship of the exterior is better then the sound quality, but this thing is still hott.
Value:
You could go get a pretty nice turntable for $149.99, but you cant carry it around with you without somebody jackin it, or somebody lookin at you strange. Its a real good price, im happy with it.
Desirability:
These things look hott!! Everybody i see diggin had a GP3. Now they all got these. Even if everybodys got it, it still looks good. And its easy to take apart and give it a custom pauint job. So it all works out.
Sound:
Built in speakers work, just arent real good. I replaced them with some old tweeters i had. They work just fine. The headphone port is great, and plus you dont really use the speakers when your diggin.
Support:
Ive been with Vestax before, there great. But you dont really need them. About the only thing that can happen to the HandyTrax is you breaking the needle, and you can replace that.
Overall:
I wouldnt change a thing.
Submitted: 12/14/2003
Style of Music: Hip-Hop
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Feature:
The only accessory I ordered was the 3 mil 78 needle. This does a great job with most acoustic and early electric
78s produced between 1910-1930. Later 78s, from the 40s and eary 50s sound every bit as good. The fact that the speed
can be adjusted is a great plus, since many early 78s were not actually recorded at that speed.
Quality:
The plastic tonearm is rather flimsy and bows slightly when inserted into the "holder" designed to lock it in place.
This could be better designed, since the plastic may eventually stress. A tonearm clip may be a better option.
Also, the hard plastic turntable might scratch records. Some sort of cushion should have been used.
Along this line, if the product is ever redesigned, it may also be a plus to include a storage bin
for the AC adapter inside the cabinet.
Desirability:
More of a Decco design might be a plus.
Sound:
The ads I've seen claim that the built in speaker allows users to "get the party moving out on the road." Not true. In
fact, you can barley hear the thing a few feet away with the volume cranked to the max. In view of the ad hype, I
have rate the sound quality from the built in mono speaker very poor, especially for 78s (yes, I use the optional 3
mil 78 needle). The sound quality through standard headphones is another story. I'd rate that very good to
excellent.
Support:
I've never dealt with the company, so I can't really say.
Submitted: 1/22/2004
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