Multi-Functional Retro Record Player with Bluetooth, CD Player, AM/FM Radio, and USB RecordingMulti-Functional Retro Record Player with Bluetooth, CD Player, AM/FM Radio, and USB Recording
Innovative Technology Victory V50-200 Review
The Innovative Technology victrola v50-200 is a retro record player that’s a blast from the past, but it also has all of the modern music playing features you need. This suitcase turntable plays radio, CDs, Bluetooth music streaming and vinyl records. It even allows you to record from vinyl to MP3 using its USB connection.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless technology that allows electronic devices to communicate with each other over a secure, low-power connection. Early versions of this protocol enabled mobile phones, pagers and personal digital assistants to pair with wireless headsets for hands-free communication and with computers to easily synchronize data and transfer files.
The most common type of Bluetooth radio, called Bluetooth Classic radio or BR/EDR, uses 79 different frequencies in the 2.4 GHz unlicensed industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) band to connect devices. It can transmit at a maximum of 1 megabit per second, and is designed to automatically disconnect when it goes out of range.
Some devices require a special pairing process that includes comparing strings of numbers displayed on both units or entering a PIN. This is to prevent unwanted users from connecting to your device and charging you extra fees, or infecting it with viruses or malware.
AM/FM Radio
Whether you’re out on a hike or relaxing at home, there’s nothing like a good old-fashioned AM/FM radio. These portable paperback book-sized devices are a great way to stay informed, listen to new music, or hear the latest baseball game.
This AM/FM pocket radio from LEOTEC is a reliable and sturdy option that can be used for hiking, camping, or power outages. It has a clear dial and an earphone jack, and it can be powered by batteries or AC power. It also has an AM ferrite rod antenna and a built-in clock and timer. It’s a good choice for older users who prefer manual tuning controls over digital ones. It also offers a variety of useful features, including weather alerts and an SOS button.
CD Player
No home audio system is complete without a high-quality CD player. Unfortunately, the CD player choices at Amazon are mostly plastic junk from Craig Electronics or some brand you’ve never heard of. And the big-box stores have a whole lot of the same junk as well.
This compact disc spinner from Cambridge Audio is a good option for the price. It features a premium Wolfson 32-bit digital-to-analog converter to let you hear your music the way the artist and sound engineer intended it. It also includes a basic remote control and a dot matrix display.
This rackmount CD player is designed to be a central part of a larger component system in your main listening room. Its sturdy construction and high-quality DAC make it an excellent value. It also offers a litany of easy-to-use built-in features, like shock protection that stores 10 seconds of data to keep playing after an accidental bump.
3-Speed Turntable
While it does lack the extra features of some turntables in this price range, it is still an excellent option for those looking to bring back their vinyl record collection. This Jensen system includes a record player, CD player, dual cassette deck and FM radio. It also has a Bluetooth connection for streaming music from your mobile device and allows you to record audio directly to USB or SD. Two wired shelf speakers can be connected to this model to deliver rich, full sound.
This Eastwood hybrid turntable is a great option for anyone who wants to bring back the nostalgic feel of listening to records. The vinyl and cassette playback quality is excellent, as are the speaker outputs. However, the one big drawback is that it doesn’t have two-way Bluetooth connectivity.
USB Recording
With USB recording you can use a connected external HDD device to record digital TV programmes using the programme guide and EPG.
This works well and is a good alternative to a PVR (personal video recorder). However, the content providers have declared war on copying and as a result many programmes recorded this way are ‘digitally locked’ to that TV set. This prevents you from “top and tailing” them or playing them back on another TV or at a friend’s house.
To record a programme, press HOME then – [Guide] – a programme to record – [Timer REC]. Recording results are displayed in the [Title List] of the [Recordings] menu. If the recording fails, a message appears and the indicator turns off. A single file is recorded on the USB HDD device.