Well then, this will be a different kind of review... I'll start by confessing that this device did not meet my needs and it has been returned. Nonetheless I gave it a five star rating as an acknowledgement of the excellent customer support I received.
My project is archiving a couple hundred rare-ish music cassettes by ripping them as MP3 files then storing them on the digital jukebox that blankets our home with music. I have been laboriously performing this using a high end Teac deck and the Audible app on a laptop, but the appeal of this little player was strong enough to catch my interest. Long story short, it is completely inappropriate for my purpose.
To be fair, it works as advertised, but the quality of the MP3 analog to digital conversion is low grade, unacceptably so for serious archival use. Worse yet, there is a very awkward pause in the Recording To USB process that prevents it from beginning until your tape is already playing music. To begin recording to a USB thumb drive, you must first press PLAY and start the tape, then press and hold a small RecUSB button until a red recording light comes on. The light doesn't come on until audible sound is already playing from your tape. I can only vouch for this on the unit I have in hand, but Customer Support seemed to indicate this behavior was a Feature rather than a Bug.
And that brings us to their Customer Support which was excellent! The documentation included a nice cart that provided an email address for support along with the promise of a quick response. I resorted to that immediately and repeatedly to get to the bottom of my questions and the answers were indeed quick in coming, accurate and complete.
With that help, I was able to determine that this wasn't going to work for my particular needs, and easily arrange for a refund of my full purchase price.
This device worked perfectly as designed, radio reception was strong and the sound quality playing a cassette was acceptable. It's a useful little boombox at a reasonable price. The only dealbreaker in my case wouldn't affect most buyers. The company explained what was going on and they cheerfully refunded my purchase. I have found that to be rare in these troubled times and so I reward this a five-star transaction.
PS, I also suggested to their Customer Support that they update their listing to indicate the RecUSB delay. We'll see if they do so.
-Grouchy
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| connectivity tech | Auxiliary | Auxiliary | Auxiliary | Bluetooth, USB | Auxiliary | Bluetooth,USB,Aux,3.5mm headphone jack,Built-in microphone recording |
| power source | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | AA Batteries, AC Powered | Corded Electric/Battery Powered |
| bluetooth technology | ✗ | — | — | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| speaker type | — | — | Stereo | Stereo | Stereo | Stereo |
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Product Description
Portable Boombox Radio Cassette Recorder Player Converter
This AM/FM radio cassette player boombox has excellent tape performance and can convert cassette audio to digital MP3 files via USB. An attached swivel handle, a large easy-reading scale, simple tuning knobs, and a big speaker for stereo sound make this cassette radio boombox perfect for indoor, outdoor, car, walking, travel, camping, etc.
An Simple Operated Radio Cassette Converter
This cassette-to-MP3 converter can directly transfer your old cassette tapes to your USB flash drive in MP3 format without any APPs, high technology, or complicated computer operation.
The tape player has a built-in microphone, you can record your songs or stories to USB through the cassette player. The sound will be stored directly on the USB flash drive. Also, you can put in a blank tape to record the sound or radio stations.
Tape Recorder AM FM Radio
This radio cassette palyer boombox has a great reception to receive AM/FM stations from anywhere. The long antenna and upgraded DSP chip ensure a ultra strong stable radio signal for you to listen to your favourite music, sports and news stations no matter at home or outdoor.
Two Types of Power Supply
Using AC power to plug the cassette player into the wall to keep the cassette player running the whole day at home or 4 C-cell batteries(not include) helps you carry it outside conveniently, such as when walking, traveling, camping, etc.
Two Playback Modes
With a premium built-in 6W loudspeaker, this radio cassette recorder offers a big, great sound. It can easily fill a room with your favorite music or sports news. And the 3.5 mm earphone jack here is designed for those who want to have private listening spaces.
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Nice touch buttonsThe tape player boombox comes with large, intuitive buttons for accurate touch and press, suitable for both older and younger people. |
Portabel carrying handleWith its perfect size and swivel handle, you can take this boombox cassette player home, in the kitchen, or to outdoor fishing or picnics. |
Tape PlaybackListen to your collected tapes. This retro cassette player allows you to return to the old days and relive your good memories. |
Specifications:
Tape to MP3 Digital Converter Auto Stop Cassetter Player Recorder
FM 87~108MHz; AM 520~1710KHz
Power source: AC 110V DC: 4x 1.5V dc (4x C cell batteries not included)
Power consumption: 6W
Product Size : 9.5*3.3*4.5 inches
Weight: 1.1KG
Package includes:
1x Radio Cassette Player Converter
1x Power Cord
1x User Manual
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received bad unit
I am mainly using this to convert old tapes to mp3. I have now converted 23 tapes and the cassette player has now destroyed 3 of those tapes. The first two I managed to get out, but the third is stuck in the unit, see picture.However, I like the functions and features so much that I will give it another try, I will return it for a replacement hoping that I just got a bad unit this time.I received a replacement and the same thing happened again. I was able to convert two tapes, but the third got stuck in the machine, just as with the previous unit, no way to get it out, see second picture. I want this to work so badly but enough is enough. Nobody else has complained about this, what am I doing wrong? There is only one way to insert the tape...This time I will return and try a different brand.Update 10/26-23. I looked and could not find another brand that I liked, so I decided to give it yet another try before I send it back a second time. All of the tapes that I convert are 50 years old and have been properly stored but not been touched in all those years. May be that was a problem? I decided to fast forward/rewind each tape a couple of times before converting to MP3, and since I started that I have converted 51 tapes without an issue. And this is on the same second unit that failed on tape 3 when I first tried it. So, I am changing the rating to a 5! When I think about it, it does make sense that after being stored for 50 years, the tapes need to be loosened up a little.
