New Electrohome Montrose turntable review & test

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• TR

  @trevorbartram5473 · 2 years ago

  A budget turntable that looks like a vintage turntable. It gets all the basics right (if you buy a stylus pressure gauge). The highly respected AR turntables didn't have anti-skate. This is tweaker heaven: anti-skate, phono stage upgrades, sound deadening panels, bottom panel upgrade etc. I predict a cottage industry of tweaks. That AT cartridge was once rebadged by Rega, so it's a good cartridge. Join a forum & have fun!

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• CT

  @CT-vm4gf · 2 years ago

  I picture a room full of fascinating audio, video and computing objects from the past including 1000’s of cds, cassettes, records and laserdiscs when I watch your videos.

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• SO

  @socksumi · 1 year ago

  I'm Canadian and it surprises me that Electrohome still exists as I thought it was long defunct. Maybe it is and some other company hijacked the name to stamp on it's products which often happens in the wonderful world of stereo electronics. But I'm not sure in this case. I am impressed just how much you get for so little.

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• DR

  @DrCassette · 2 years ago

  Impressive that this record player has a servo lock system (that's what Sony once called it) for keeping the speed accurate. That sets it apart from most other budget oriented record players. I agree it sounds a bit bright though.

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• SW

  @Swarmish · 2 years ago

  I was able to get a refurbished ATLP60XBT for $50 from AT's outlet store. Have been pretty happy with it, especially for the price they were selling it for.

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• OU

  @OutpostMJ · 2 years ago

  First-time comment: I've been subscribed (and watched pretty much every video) for about 5 years now. I am not much of a tech guy (old or new) but fondly recall my late-70s all-in-one Panasonic turntable/cassette-tape stereo system (age 16-17) which gave me many years of pleasure playing Beatles, Eagles, Billy Joel LPs. I watch because generally enjoy 70s vibe. I've watched your more personal journey video and glad you worked through obstacles. Anyway, I enjoy your videos, for me a bit more of a casual thing for relaxation but obviously you have a lot of knowledge/expertise. Thank you.

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• TE

  @techmaster-ch5yd · 2 years ago

  Dale Jacobs truly shines in this video, with his 1978 jazz-fusion album.<br>The first track of this album (Cobra) is very good.

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• AB

  @abcd1239me · 2 years ago

  If I was in the market for a new turntable, as there are now 4 in my house, I would buy this one. &nbsp;It does all I need it to do without all the fancy stuff.

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• VA

  @VaxisD · 2 years ago

  every time you post somethin bout budget record players i get excited cause i legit use your vids on record players to show peeps that wanna get into vinyl for the first time and dont wanna spend 1000s of $ on a player. so this is goin in the catalog to send!<br><br>thanks for being as unbiased as possible on all these reviews (including cassette decks), seriously helpful when i dont wanna sift thru all the technical jargon sheets

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• D_

  @d_e_l_t_aa · 2 years ago

  at that price, its a steal. They done a lot right with this turntable.

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• CJ

  @cjc363636 · 2 years ago

  An entry-level turntable that has this quality is rare. &nbsp;Thanks for the review/test. &nbsp;And thanks for reminding me how clear vinyl production records sound!! In my 80s AM radio days, I used a LOT of those production tracks in rip-n-read carted commercials!

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• DA

  @dashcamandy2242 · 2 years ago

  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEDcVtPX4OA&amp;t=632">10:32</a> - Connecticut Twins Orchestra? OK, be right back, gotta Google that. <b>*afk*</b> OK, back. Jas (John) and Stas (Stanley) Przasnyski were born in Bristol, CT in 1926. Apparently, they were a Pretty Big Deal in the polka scene. Huh, you learn something new every day.<br><br>&quot;Entirely acceptable?&quot; I&apos;d say it&apos;s pretty darn good! The faux woodgrain and smoked dust cover is believable enough to look great next to vintage equipment, and the chromed cursive branding helps bring the &quot;vintage look&quot; home. As you said, it&apos;s not a premium turntable, but it&apos;s far better than I expected for the price.

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