Re: [SLUG] USB Turntable $30 Forget: "ceramic stereo cartridge"

From: Pete Theisen (petetheisen@verizon.net)
Date: Mon Nov 30 2009 - 20:35:55 EST


Ron Youvan wrote:
>>> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882021131&Tpk=82-021-131&cm_mmc=SNC-Facebook-_-%20na-_-na-_-na
>
>
>> This is interesting. However, in the specs it says "Jewel stylus",
>> *not* "Diamond", a deal breaker. In the too good to be true category,
>> I'm afraid.
>
> 3 speed belt-drive turntable fit For 33 1/3, 45, 78 RPM Jewel stylus
> with semi-automatic play tonearm w/ceramic stereo cartridge USB link to
> PC to recording & playing, friendly software GUI easy to control
> Connecting to external amplifier with RCA outputAC100 to 240V switching
> power supply (w/FCC & UL certification).
>
> from:
> www.dealsvista.com/deal/rosewill-rme-ulp01r-usb-turntable-player-retail/59647
>

Hi Ron,

It has a response of 100Hz to 8KHz. That is not hi-fi, although it is
stereo. They don't give any distortion figures. I won't be getting one.

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