Crosley C6 Turntable
MSRP $159.95
“Crosley’s C6 turntable sounds as good as it looks, and it looks great”
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A simple and elegant look
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Excellent price-performance ratio
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Easy to use
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Built-in phono preamp
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You have to remove the gear shift plate.
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Playback volume reveals low level of preamp distortion
Connoisseurs will tell you that vanity has played a big part in the recent vinyl revival. In a study conducted by the BBC in early 2016, journalists found that seven per cent of vinyl buyers did not own a record player and 41 per cent owned a record player but never used it. Whether shoppers are paying for a larger album cover to hang on the wall, a collectible to pass down to their kids, or simply paying more to support a favorite artist they listen to regularly on streaming services, it turns out that nearly half of them never drop the needle on your piles of wax.
With its sleek new C6, Crosley has set its sights squarely on this less enthusiastic segment of the vinyl market. Beautiful in appearance, decent sounding, and extremely reasonably priced, the C6 will appeal to those without a turntable and will disguise those who use an idle deck from the glory days of their parents.
Bottom line: There’s no better entry-level option for vinyl newcomers who want to impress their friends with sweet analog sounds, but don’t want to shell out a ton of money to do it.
Outside the Box
Like most turntables, the Crosley C6 comes in parts. Inside the basic cardboard box you will find a transparent plastic cover, a tray, a platform, a counterweight, a strap, a power cord and assembly instructions.
Place
There is no prettier high-end turntable on the market.
Assembly of the C6 is relatively quick and painless. Just click on the protective plastic cover, place the strap around the motor and the plate under the central axis and place it on the tray. Once you’ve done that, all you have to do is install the counterweight, first turning it to the neutral float position, then to the factory recommended position using the dial on the front, and you’re on your way to vinyl. bliss.
Characteristics
The first thing you’ll notice about the C6, even before you put it together, is how amazing it looks. With black hardware and no accessories other than a simple Crosley logo on the dust cover, the car’s glossy paint on the base of the unit gives the impression that the C6 costs a lot more than its asking price. Speaking of color, those who prefer an understated look will appreciate the glossy black paint, but those looking for a flashier look will love the white or red Italian supercar paint that came with our review unit.
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There’s no better entry-level turntable on the market, and this will be a major sales driver for the C6.
When you start connecting your C6, you’ll need to decide whether or not you want to use the rig’s built-in phono preamp. If you want to use the built-in phono stage of your receiver or integrated amplifier, or an external phono stage you already own, keep the switch on “phono”.
Change it to “line” and the C6’s built-in phono preamp will pick up and amplify the signal for use with the normal input on your stereo or powered speakers. The RCA terminals are the only output available; no USB, 3.5mm or Bluetooth output is offered here.
The C6 is a fully manual turntable, which means it doesn’t have an auto return feature: you’ll have to manually return the stylus to its holder at the end of each side.
The C6 is a fully manual turntable, which means it doesn’t have an auto return feature: you’ll have to manually return the stylus to its holder at the end of each side. The C6 also doesn’t have an overboard speed control, so be sure to put a strap around the 33 or 45 RPM section of the motor when setting it up, depending on what you plan to play.
Since the platter itself isn’t directly surrounded by the belt, changing speed is as quick as removing the platter and moving the belt up or down, but if you’re the type of listener who goes back and forth between formats (which which seems unlikely given the affordable price of this rig), you may want to spend a bit more for a rig with on-rig speed controls.
Performance
The Crosley C6 sounded great, especially considering its low price. The included Audio-Technica stylus was perfectly centered from the factory, and we never had an issue with the stylus coming out of its slot, even on bass-heavy tracks from the Kendrick Lamar Special Edition. DAMNED.
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In almost every way, the C6 mirrored the performance of the slightly more expensive Crosley C200 console we reviewed earlier, with a built-in phono preamp that performed fairly well at low- and midrange volumes, but revealed a small amount of clutter. distortion when we use it. really turned up the volume.
We’ve reviewed everything from the classic version of Fleetwood Mac rumors to the newly printed version of Ryan Adams cold roses and I was impressed with the amount of air and dynamic contrast we were able to extract from this affordable turntable. Granted, it didn’t offer as many clear details as higher-end consoles like the aforementioned C20, but it definitely held its own during various benchmark tests with more expensive rigs.
Perhaps the most exciting aspect of the C6’s performance is the ease of upgrading. Drop a few bucks on a solid external turntable preamp, replace the stock stylus with something a little nicer, and add some mass to the platter along with record-breaking weight, and the turntable could handle plenty of other system upgrades before it’s gone. become a bottleneck in your vinyl listening setup.
We’ve reviewed everything from the classic version of Fleetwood Mac rumors to the newly printed version of Ryan Adams cold roses and left impressed.
Given how good it looks, the C6 becomes a particularly tempting option for first-time buyers. You won’t be tethering your saddle to a device that you will quickly trade in for something better if you decide to further embrace the vinyl hobby.
warranty information
Crosley offers a one year warranty from the date of sale against defects in material or workmanship.
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The C6 is an excellent entry-level turntable that works right out of the box with solid upgrade potential for the future.
Is there a better alternative?
If you’re looking for an entry-level turntable that looks its best, there’s absolutely no better option. Still, those who want a few more features should consider spending a little more money on something like the Audio-Technica LP120, which has become a classic in the entry-level market – the Honda Civic of the audio world, for that matter. so to say.
How long will it last?
Crosley’s low-end rigs aren’t exactly known for their exceptional components or build quality, but we’ve had the opposite experience with their mid-range and high-end rigs, which appear to be made of very high-quality materials and should last for years. with regular maintenance.
Should you buy it?
That. If you don’t already have a turntable and want to play those few records he’s collected over the years, the Crosley C6 is the perfect choice.
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Categories: GAMING
Source: newstars.edu.vn