TEAC LP-R550USB all-in-one system tweaks & upgrades

[@Weaver263]

I bought this record player because I wanted an all in one setup. Your review was very convincing and I don’t regret it at all. Thank you sir

[@neilmansfield8329]

Yes Teac makes good quality hi fi even today

[@tranthao1677]

I have been using this system for 6 years now. It is durable and has good sound quality. I like the all in one. Thanks for the helpful video because before watching I disassembled and optimized the machine.

[@mercuryoak2]

I love the fact that a Craig turntable I have has the same stylus cartridge as what the teac has and other equipment you have shown on your main channel. I'm glad that you give a description of what type of stylus it takes. Because the model number Craig puts on my instruction booklet you can't find anything by that number.

[@3ggshe11s]

I can't pop off the platter to get in to adjust the speed. It comes up on the tonearm side, but something is holding it on the opposite side. I can't open it far enough to see. Is there some kind of a hook holding it in place?

[@sssooooos]

I have same problem. If you solve the problem please notice me how to pop it off

[@tomlemole4164]

Thanks for the detailed analysis of the Exuby styli vs the Phanstiel 793-D7M. There are so many listings for styli for ceramic cartridges that claim to offer diamond needles but use photos that appear to be sapphire or ruby.

[@wildbilltexas]

Thanks for the tips on the stylus. I have a Numark PT-01 and a older Crosley Traveler (a Christmas gift from my brother). Though I play mostly worn records on them, I'd like to upgrade both to diamond to get a little better sound quality.

[@saxman112]

Excellent follow-up video! I just received this turntable this past weekend and I'm absolutely blown away by the sound quality, even with the stock sapphire stylus. That being said though, going the diamond route will make it a much better experience for me not only because of enhanced sound quality, but many more hours of playback from a single stylus. And in terms of the speed, surprisingly, the speeds for both 33 1/3 and 45 seem to be just fine for me for what bit of vinyl I've played on there already. The pitch doesn't sound off or anything, and it sounds like how I expect it to. I unfortunately fell into the trap of getting that 3 pack of diamond styli that Amazon suggested (which is the one you recommended against), so now when those arrive tomorrow, I'll have to return those and then order 1 or a few of that other one you said was better. Fortunately, I did end up finding that particular stylus on Amazon, so I can just go ahead and order it from there. But for the time being, that stock sapphire stylus will definitely do until I get that diamond one.

[@ChrisDAlessandro]

saxman112 can you post a link to the stylus?

[@01chippe]

You're better off using a stylus with the plastic housing/cantilever. LP Gear has a good quality diamond stylus in the plastic housing. The reason I say this is the plastic carriers have a thicker cantilever which fits the cartridge better. The stylus with the metal cantilever is too thin and the prongs from the cartridge stick out too far and can rub against the surface of the record.

[@masterkeycoachingscolaire4157]

Hello. Thanks a lot for this helpful video. It's great. I have a question: I just bought this unit as second hand and unfortunately, the built-in speakers are buzzing as soon as it is powered on. I'm using the LP-R500 along with an external hi-fi amp and everything worked fine except that buzzing. I'm considering unplugging the internal speakers but since I'm no tech, I fear to do mistakes and damages. Do you have any tip on how to proceed (maybe some service manual?)and most of all, do you think unplugging the speakers can be of any help? Thanks.

[@philipfranklin9287]

I was wondering if the speed adjustment shown on your video for the lp-r 550 also needed for the newer 660 or did TEAC finally get wise and correct this issue for the newer 660 model?

[@Chiroman527]

I have the 660 model, the record players seems spot on, the cassette deck is just slightly off. I have not followed VWwestlife advice yet

[@cyndiemitchell3712]

Great video, but now I REALLY need your help. So I just got one of these Teac all-in-one units for a song! $60 including mailing from Iowa to Texas, and it is absolutely flawless except for a noticeable speed problem with the cassette deck. Since the plan was to transfer all my cassettes to CD, and they are my own demos of music I've written and recorded, I noticed immediately it was playing fast. It's about a half-step sharp of where it should be. From what I know, adjusting the speed of a cassette deck is as simple as turning a screw, but first you've got to get to it. I searched for a schematic, I wrote to some tech place, THEN I found your video, and you made it seem so simple, I was thrilled. So I removed the deck (btw, without removing the turntable) and went to turn the screw that you pointed at 9:13, but guess what? There is no screw. There's just what looks like black foam, and when I tried to push through it there was nothing behind it. Then, to make matters worse, I noticed one of the connections was disconnected. I don't know if it was like that, but I'm assuming I disconnected it accidentally. Unfortunately, but I have no idea what it came off of and can't see anything obvious. It's not a solder point, it's 2 wires (red & brown) with a small connector at the end. No idea where it goes. So now my new LP-R550USB is torn apart, and if you're absolutely sure that is where you adjust the cassette speed, I can't find it, and I can't put things back together until I figure out where these wires go and hook 'em back up. UGH. HELP!!

[@Chiroman527]

Cyndie, I just got the 660 Model. Not for $60!!! Much more than that. I really like it, except, I find a little wow and dflutter in the casette playback. Just a little. i am going to try to adjust te speed per VWestlife's instruction and see what I find. If like you, there is no way to correct that, Back it goes via Amazon. Life's too short to keep faulty equipment.

[@springbay1]

Thanks for the video! I have one unanswered question though. What format/container does the CD record music files into and is it lossy or lossless? The online manual only states a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz and nothing more...

[@CamcorderTests]

It records CDs in normal CD format -- uncompressed 16-bit, 44.1 kHz PCM audio.

[@springbay1]

Thank you. That makes the unit suitable for my needs.

[@taylorclarke4762]

My R550-USB is playing records at a very slightly faster speed than normal. Do you have any idea how to fix it?

[@OldMusicOnVinyl1]

See 5:20 into this video. He shows how to remove the turntable and adjust the speed.

[@AfroMetalMizu]

Hey there. I just got this today, and everything else about it is working great, except the turntable - moving the tone arm over the table doesn't cause it to automatically spin as it should. Is there something I need to do internally?

[@takincareofbusiness5793]

The belt may be off

[@asrarul12]

Another honest review. I am becoming a larger convert after this review. Thanks. Love from Bangladesh

[@northernplacecorporation]

Music Used: "Shadows" - Performed by Louise Tucker ©Arista Records "Night on the Town" - Composed by Network Music Ensemble ©Network Music

[@Chiroman527]

VWESTLIFE, I just received the LP Gear Cerapreme Blue Stylus. After installing it, I notice that the angle of the sylus may be slightly tilted. The records play well without distortion but the original stylus didn't seem to have that "tilt" or angle when in the tonearm> Did I mis install it or is there a adjustment to correct that ? THX for your advice.

[@emmasach1175]

Thanks for your detailed review of this system. I was already interested and you gave me the nudge to buy it but I just have a small concern: When playing a record, the platter moves slightly up and down, one side at a time. It's only slight but still seems a little unusual - is this normal, something I should be concerned about and is there a way of balancing it so that it doesn't? Also to any Brits reading this - is there anywhere in the UK that I can get hold of the stylus replacements recommended in the video? Google is just returning US shops.

[@tatetodea4720]

Hello, my turntable won’t turn at all anymore. I am not sure if this is a motor problem. There is a belt and I have tried adjusting the speed as you show in this video but it still won’t work. Any tips? Thanks!

[@devonnewest7990]

LOVE your channel!!!! Another excellent review.

[@philipfranklin9287]

Philip Franklin 1 month ago I was wondering if the speed adjustment shown on your video for the lp-r 550 also needed for the newer 660 or did TEAC finally get wise and correct this issue for the newer 660 model?

[@fountaincap]

Just curious, how did you know which styluses would fit the cartridge? Trial and error? Because I've heard these types of styluses look very similar but are not all compatible.

[@CamcorderTests]

It's the Chinese clones of the CZ-800 cartridge which can have problems with fitment. With the genuine CZ-800, that should not be a problem.

[@Chiroman527]

I have another question: I can play the Teac via a headphone jack connection to a Double RCA cord and attach it to my Denon Receiver to either of two RCA inputs (the Receiver is more geared to optical and coaxial connections). a Standard Stereo input or to the CD input. Or direct Line Out to either of the same input jacks. Which method do youn think works better? Using the Headphone jack , you can control the volume using the Volume knob on the Teac vs. not being able to to do that with the Line Out connection. Is there a separate rate of amplification using the Headphone Jack and/ot music coloration? THX for your advise.

[@hadireg]

haha nice old style VHS tutorials transitions :) 👍❤

[@jimcarter6669]

How do I connect external speakers to the back? I used the auxiliary RCA jacks and connected larger speakers. I believe they are around 100 watts. Is it not designed to do thar output without an external amplifier? I did have luck runninga line from the headphone jack to a small 6 place board and to a PA system. I am basically just trying it, hoping not to blow a component. Will running the larger speakers from that same headphone jack cause a problem.

[@xavierrose8208]

The MC-D800 looked rather nice, for someone living in a small flat. If I didn't have my current Hi-fi I'd consider that.

[@divingduck1970]

Trying to dial back my LP-R400's speed using your method didn't work for me; it lifts up about an inch, but no further, not from the front, nowhere. Don't want to damage it as it's a great CD burner.

[@philipfranklin9287]

I understand that you're beset with a lot of questions from commenters but any information you have on whether or not Teac company decided to adjust the speed on their newest lpr-660 all in one system would be appreciated.

[@CamcorderTests]

Sorry, I don't know the answer to that.

[@01chippe]

I have TWO of the LP-R660's and the speed seems fine. Although it could still be adjusted using the instructions in this video.

[@TacoConsumer]

Thank you for this video! Super helpful, solved the problem of my TEAC GF-550 playing slightly too fast.

[@bobmctyeire753]

Watched video a number of times. My LP-R550USB turntable runs fast and I can't adjust. No matter what size screwdriver I try, I can't feel any slot to turn. It's like there is no slot under the rubber cover. Very frustrated at this point. I realize this is mixed in with a lot of old posts. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[@TacoConsumer]

@@bobmctyeire753 it was a pain in the ass to do, but I did eventually find the slot

[@bobmctyeire753]

@@TacoConsumer Turns out on my unit there were no slots under the rubber. The adjustments had been moved to the circuit board like the 78. Looking back at the video, I noticed my circuit board was different and there were 3 mini pots on it instead of 1. Wasted a couple of hours before I caught that and with a magnifying glass I could see each labeled 78, 45, and 33.

[@Livewire91]

Very informative. Thanks for this video. If i'll buy this system i am definitely going to buy the cerapreme blue stylus.

[@01chippe]

I don't like the Cerapreme blue stylus. It's not meant to be used with the heavier weight of the tone arm on this machine. I told them it was a bad design, and they said it wasn't. There is practically NO clearance between the cartridge and the record. I was getting unpleasant whooshing sounds on some discs because the prongs on which the cantilever rests protrude too far down and would scrape along the record surface. It's best to use a stylus with the thicker plastic cantilevers. Same issue with the Cerapreme 78 stylus.

[@tcweist1]

Thanks for a great video-I learned a lot from you. My question is: can a sub-woofer be connected to the teac r550/r660??

[@CamcorderTests]

If it has a built-in amplifier (i.e. a powered subwoofer), yes, you could connect it.

[@thomasweis6876]

Again, Thanks for the quick reply-I will post a comment on the difference with/without the sub once I get my rig set up and running

[@RWL2012]

a music centre with a little "active subwoofer" connected to it isn't much of a rig lol

[@CRVCallie]

Thanks for the comprehensive reviews on the TEAC LP-R550USB. Very well done. I am considering purchasing this unit. I do have a question. I downloaded the Operators Manual. It indicates that the turntable is belt driven. However, I didn't see any instructions on how to replace the belt and your video does not review this procedure. Could you do a video on changing the turntable belt? Thank you.

[@CamcorderTests]

Replacing the belt is the same as with a Crosley record player. There are plenty of tutorial videos on how to do it.

[@CRVCallie]

Thanks for reply. That looks easy enough. I was surprised it wasn't included in the owner's manual.

[@lapapitacanaria2588]

I have a problem with a Lauson cl136. When the lp ends the needle should go back to the rest position but it doesn't. I have investigated a lot about this issue, but I haven't found any answers. Do you know the solution to this? Thanks.

[@CamcorderTests]

There is usually an adjustment screw for it somwhere, although its location is different on each turntable and I'm not familiar with that one.

[@lapapitacanaria2588]

VWestlife's Camcorder Tests & More Thanks!

[@priyadarshigupta5478]

Nice piece of equipment.But it badly needs a Tone Control/Bass and Treble Controls to fully enjoy the sound output.

[@turntablethomas2584]

That’s where the MCD800B turntable stereo system comes into play. You can do it via remote and records will sound awesome and full range. It doesn’t have a cassette player and doesn’t have a “record” function for the CD player.

[@01chippe]

@@turntablethomas2584 MC-D800 is a great unit, but is only rated for 10 Watts per channel, and the speakers provided aren't the best. I upgraded the speakers and bought a pair of Polk T-15's which sounded better and gave a bit more bass response. The LP-P1000, however, sounds MUCH better, rated at 25 WPC, and the speakers are a bit better.

[@choboutube]

What is the best stylus for playing only/ primarily 78s please?

[@01chippe]

You can use the TEAC recommended 78 stylus, SPL-102 as listed in the manual. I bought several 78 stylii from LP gear, which work wonderfully.

[@choboutube]

@@01chippe thanks. I didn't get it in the end. Instead I got an old Lenco L75, shure M75 cartridge with the 78 stylus.

[@Chiroman527]

As I was typing my comments - I lost Power. HATE CON EDISON. Power back now. I did mis install the new Cerapreme Stylus. Now seems better seated. It's hard to determine , but first immediate impression of the new stylus - seems a bit brighter sounding.

[@marionmccluskey6745]

Bought this system a couple of months ago, have managed everything so far but, not sure how to record from TEAC to my computer!! Can you help me, thanks.

[@philipfranklin8238]

I was wondering if the pfanstiehl 793- d7m diamond stylus suggested as anupgrade to the default stylus included with unit is compatible with the 5 gm trackingforce of the tonearm? I've heard that tracking force must be adjusted when using a differentbrand and model stylus and you said that lp r550's TF is pre set and cannot be adjusted.

[@CamcorderTests]

The 793-D7M will work fine with this player. No need to adjust the tracking force -- it's well within the acceptable range.

[@ChuyArambulaThePenguinGamer]

What song/album are you playing in the end of the video?

[@tomopeth]

thank god for this video, the slightly faster speed thing has been driving me mad for almost two years. Update: the turntable won't come off. It has some kind of lock within the hook mechanism that's impossible to unhook without breaking it

[@CamcorderTests]

The clasp is rather firm but with enough force you should be able to unlatch it like I showed.

[@samrusnak9974]

@@CamcorderTests I was honestly overjoyed to know that this speed problem is fixable, but am having the same problem as described above and have a question - if I use as much force as possible, am I pulling up on the platter or as much as I can grab, like the part with the spring? I'm worried I'm just going to rip the platter off. Thanks!

[@foof811]

​@@CamcorderTests I've tried lifting every which way and I've actually lifted the entire system while lifting the platter with how much force I used but it still won't unlatch. I have an R550USB but it has a different style tone arm and cartridge head than the one you used in the demonstration.

[@feralanis92]

Did you ever get to lift the turntable? I’m having the same issue.

[@philipfranklin3958]

Could you possibly find out the recording speed of Taiyo Yuden cd-r discs are and if they are compatible with the lpr 550 or 660 recorder?

[@CamcorderTests]

That's what I was using. They work fine.

[@jaronecesito967]

Figured it out why i cant take out the left part of the plate. It has a locked clip. So its best to take out the back part and reach from there to fully lift the rught plate p, oull then lift up the other clip on the left.

[@Punky-Boy]

Can you adjust the tone arm weight ?

[@saxman112]

Nope, the counterweight is not adjustable. But at least it does have one and it's set to the proper tracking force that the cartridge is rated for unlike other cheaper turntables.

[@fountaincap]

As an 'experiment', I scotch-taped a couple of coins to the top of the plastic housing for the counterweight and it did reduce the tracking force, although, as was pointed out, if it's already set to the proper tracking force for the cartridge, best to leave it alone.

[@neilmansfield8329]

This a great turntable but why did they put the pitch control for the turntable under neath the turntable.Why not put it on the top of the record player like on direct drive turntables

[@linuslam80s]

@@saxman112 Do you know how heavy it is set on ?

[@foof811]

I have the R550usb and I can’t get the platter out. Lifting the tone arm raises it on the one side, but on the left side it just refuses to release the latch. I feel like it’ll snap the platter if I pull any harder. Mine has a different tone arm though so I wonder if it's an older or newer version of it.

[@ingenic6501]

Mine does the same thing, were you ever able to get it out?

[@foof811]

@@ingenic6501 I was able to. I had to take the back plate off by unscrewing it, then reach inside and use my finger to push the metal piece underneath from horizontal to vertical. then I could lift the platter out.

[@ingenic6501]

@@foof811 Thanks, just did this to mine and it worked! turns out theres a clip in the front as well as in the back preventing it from coming up in the video

[@krisaguilar3528]

Can you find out why the CD player doesn’t want to load the cd it just flashes close and then shows an err 04 on the screen

[@maxtheamateurgamer]

thanks mr. vwestlife

[@bartoszkazek5965]

can you remove whole cartrige not only stylus? I have Audio Technica 440ML can it be mounted there?

[@01chippe]

You can remove the cartridge, but you cannot install the AT 440ML. First, it will not fit and there is no way to mount it. Second, The AT440Ml is a magnetic cartridge, and requires a pre-amp to amplify the cartridge output to output the correct signal, the TAEC units are designed to work properly with ceramic cartridges, which have a higher output signal than magnetic cartridges.

[@Aoshimaro]

Any idea on how to remove the cartridge? Been looking for sources but quite unsuccessful thus far. Appreciate the video!

[@CamcorderTests]

Just use a small flat-blade screwdriver to pry it off from the clip in the front.

[@joemcgrath8483]

hi these unit have a common fault cd error 04 i have dismantled the unit cleaned laser assembly etc but haven't cured the fault any ideas ?

[@philipfranklin3958]

Would cork platter mats work well on the turntable and the Lp-r 660 which I will eventually purchase? And I assume the Lp Gear Blue Cerapreme stylus will also work on the Lp-r 660?

[@CamcorderTests]

I recommend a rubber platter mat. And yes, the Cerapreme Blue stylus will work with it.

[@01chippe]

@@CamcorderTests Didn't work properly on my LP-R660. There was barely any clearance between the cartridge and the record, and the cartridge scraped along the top of the record. The Blue Cerapreme works fine in my Mc-D800 and LP-P1000, though.

[@OldMusicOnVinyl1]

​​​@@01chippe Which version of the LP-R660? The older one with the short headshell and spring-counterbalanced tonearm, or the post-2016 version with the long headshell and counterweighted tonearm? VWestlife's 550 shown here has the newer turntable, if it helps.

[@01chippe]

@@OldMusicOnVinyl1 I have the same one as shown in the video. Both my LP-R660 have that tone arm.

[@OldMusicOnVinyl1]

@@01chippe thanks! I have to wonder if it's a quality control thing. If your other two Teac all-in-ones have the old turntable then that might explain it - the arm seems to be a lower-mass design. I have access to an LP-R550 with the old turntable (it's a Hanpin HP-H10). I've used a Pfanstiehl D7 conical with it with great success and am going to order a Cerapreme Blue next to compare directly. Strange thing about the Pfanstiehl, it was advertised on Amazon as a 793-D7M with the aluminum cantilever but what arrived was the plastic cantilevered 793-D7. Happy with it nonetheless. Haven't had any issues with the aluminum cantilevered D7M on a Numark PT-01 - it also sounded and tracked great with no scraping or any issues.

[@kitesband]

I can’t remove the left side of the platter, there’s something hooking it in and it’s driving me f****** insane because all my records are playing slightly fast PLEASE HELP 😢

[@TheLalalalapopopo]

I have the same problem!

[@TheLalalalapopopo]

It seems that teac lpr500 has a different locking mechanism. I managed to remove the platter by opening the back panel and popping the same tab that's shown on video. Afterwards I could reach the left side and pop a tab there (it's not done in this vid). Just wanted to share my findings. Hope it helps!

[@life5161]

Mine won't come out either and ITS REALLY starting to piss me off. The records play too fast.

[@life5161]

@@TheLalalalapopopo Who ever u are, YOU THE MAN!!! Just went through the back, popped that tab, and Got in. THANK U

[@samrusnak9974]

@@life5161 Hi Brian, I KNOW I'm having the same problem you did, have the lp500, took the back off, but I still can't find the clip. Did you remove the back completely? I unscrewed it but I can't get my hand in there enough. How did you do it?! I still have faith after years of playing slightly too fast.

[@Alexandra.Symone]

I love this video

[@omkardandekar]

Can this record a cassette to USB in wave or any high resolution format?

[@01chippe]

Yes, if you hook the unit up to a computer using the USB cable, the computer will see it as an input device and you can use whatever audio software you want to record to any format you like.

[@01chippe]

I should have mentioned, there would be no need to record via usb as you could just record the tape to a blank cd at the standard cd resolution of 16 bit 44.1 kHz. With the included cassette player, there would be ZERO benefit in recording the tape at anything higher.

[@DevouringMusic]

What would you say is a good fix if the CD drive isn't working?

[@PuffyRainbowCloud]

Contact TEAC. If it's within warranty they should help for free and if not they should know where to turn.

[@01chippe]

@@PuffyRainbowCloud TEAC does NOT respond. You'll get an email saying they will get back to you, but they never do!

[@InBadTaste11]

can this out perform a AT-LP60?

[@CamcorderTests]

No. When heard through small speakers you probably wouldn't notice much difference between them, but when played through a larger sound system, the AT-LP60 would sound superior.

[@InBadTaste11]

Thanks V

[@davegustafson6106]

ASK Teac if they upgrade this model to add a mic input for the CD, Tape, and radio recording modes! Also, would you be able to add a dual flip-style cartridge/stylus to play the 78's?

[@CamcorderTests]

Yes, the Banpa BP2-ATC cartridge will work with this turntable.

[@01chippe]

@@CamcorderTests I could not get the Banpa cartridge to fit properly. It seems the "head shell" is a little too narrow, and the cartridge wouldn't sit properly, or securely.

[@daanlittle]

Late to the party but does anyone know if I can find the LP gear cerepreme blue stylus on a UK website (or a stylus of equal quality compatible with this system?) I can’t find anything online and would prefer to avoid paying international shipping costs if possible

[@joaquinsantostoroba5758]

donde se puede conprar?

[@PizzzzzzaPie1018]

@camcordertests I know this video is 6 years old so I doubt I'll get an answer. I have the LP-P1000 and I cannot get the turntable all the way out like you did in the video. I've looked at all the comments and tried doing what they suggested, too, but to no avail.It seems to be on the left side there is more than just a clip. In your video at 6:03, see the metal spiral on the left, mine seems to be mounted. The others on the right side come out but not the front left. It's driving me mad! I just want to slow the speed. I cannot buy another since they are hard to find or I would. Please help!! I'll pay you for your time!

[@gumtaeyang]

Disconnect the player and connect to another player. Que on mental health.

[@Sporadic-Psycho]

My 45 adjustment screw doesn’t seem to do anything and it’s playing at probably 55 no matter what. Any idea why?

[@bobmctyeire753]

I can't adjust either the 45 or 33 as there doesn't seem to be any slot to adjust under the rubber cover. My unit is a LP-R550USB. Both 45 and 33 are running fast out of the box. I decided to buy the unit after seeing above video assuming the speed could be adjusted. Tried all sizes of screwdrivers and can't feel any slot to turn.

[@bobmctyeire753]

Update to above. Apparently, the newer versions moved the 45 and 33 speed adjust from the motor back to the circuit board next to it (like the 78 adjust). I didn't catch it as the motor still has the rubber openings but no screw adjustment inside. Looking carefully at video vs. mine, I realized there were 3 adjustments on my board instead of the one in the video. All good now.

[@MrMemukes]

the cassette player gets worn out very quickly, and you can only hear sound coming out of one speaker..tried cleaning the head and got no results..seems like all of them do i the same thing..crosley same thing..

[@BK-zh9yr]

Is it possible to pair external speakers to this device?

[@ellyangelova]

You can, but you have to connect the speakers to a pre-amp/tape deck first and then connect that to the turntable via the rca outputs. I'm not sure if speakers that have rca cables can be connected directly (probably yes if they have their own power supply)

[@acatssoftnose3940]

Is it really necessary to do this? Is it that much faster that I'd notice?

[@CamcorderTests]

The pitch difference wasn't terrible but it was enough for me to notice when I compared it to the same song being played from a CD.

[@acatssoftnose3940]

I see. I'm just afraid I'll end up making this TEAC too slow, if I ended up doing this. I'm actually looking into getting this turntable with your suggested stylus as an upgrade from my current all-in-1.

[@acatssoftnose3940]

Oh! By the way, how many plays/hours can that blue stylus handle? I'd like to get one for this player.

[@mr.summerset8054]

@@CamcorderTests agreed.I compared thriller by michael jackson on vinyl then cd. definitely faster

[@violenteer]

This is great. However, after watching this, I went and bought the LP Gear Cerapreme Blue (Red) stylus, for this exact model TEAC, and it was the correct fit, etc. But, after I put it on, every record I tried skipped! I didn't know what else I could possibly adjust, so I put the old one back on, and no more skipping. What do you think that is about? Thanks for any input you may be able to offer!

[@life5161]

Same thing happened on mine!! Glad I didn't order another one. I thought it was defective but apparently not. I'm using the cheap stylus again too.

[@Hyperdelica-Xander]

Which one has AUX??

[@cdgurski]

I watched your reviews of the TEAC R-5500USB CD Recording System and learned a lot. I purchased the LP-R660USB so I didn't see anything about recording via USB to laptop... do you have any information about software and tracking results for recording LPs or 45s?

[@cdgurski]

I purchased the LP-660USB recently so do you have any information about recording via USB to laptop from LPs and 45s... software required and tracking and quality.

[@jabatecar]

Do I need to buy external speakers for this machine? Want to play records on it!

[@CamcorderTests]

No, it has built-in speakers.

[@kormos35]

Can you run it though a better speaker? I have a Bose soundbar so was wondering if that is an option.

[@frankhilgenfelder1315]

I never use the onboard speakers, so I can't comment on the quality, but I imagine the low wattage would distort easily. I use a decent set of computer speakers with a sub box. mostly because of the placement of the unit in my home isn't conducive to projecting everywhere. I also have it hooked to a Bluetooth transmitter so that I can wear headphones. No problems with it.

[@kristineselmar]

@@frankhilgenfelder1315 Hello. Can you please tell me exactly how to connect self powered speakers to my LP-R660USB Recorder? I assume I would connect two male RCA plugs to the Aux Output on the recorder and attach each of them to a speaker, correct? Does it require me to select "Aux" mode on the recorder? (If it does, that would preclude me from being able to play the phono, cassette, CD or tuner and there would have to be some sort of workaround I imagine.) Does playing music through external speakers require any additional equipment? Thank you.

[@frankhilgenfelder1315]

@@kristineselmar The Aux button switches between what is being played, either the phono, tape, or the aux input on the back; it doesn't affect the speakers. The external speakers I use are a decent set of computer speakers with a bass box - not high end by any means, but they get the job done in my small apartment. Those typically have a 3.5mm stereo jack, which will work through the Phones output, or you could hook them to the back AUX out with a RCA to stereo jack adapter www.amazon.com/30S1-01260-Stereo-Female-Y-Cable-Connector/dp/B000I23TTE In that case, the speakers are already powered, so you wouldn't need additional amps. However, if you have just regular unpowered speakers, the amp in this unit probably isn't large enough to drive anything over a desktop size, and you'd need amp of some sort. That's why I would suggest powered computer speakers, since it's all-inclusive.

[@lilybird2932]

I watched another video about this and he said this damages ur records. Is that true? I dont wanna damge my vinyls. Someone please tell me.

[@PuffyRainbowCloud]

This thing is well within the specifications for vinyl records. As long as you replace the stylus when appropriate you'll have no issues.

[@USMC-Sniper-0137]

Why use a screw driver with a broken tip?????

[@Evgeni335]

Привет аа какая там магнитная головка?

[@iansmall366]

The cassette has never worked properly. It sometimes works if you don't use it for several days but not very often.

[@maand0]

Is teac out of business or did they stop making these all in one's?

[@turntablethomas2584]

Hopefully not

[@connorm955]

No they're just discontinued. They're stupidly expensive on ebay, several hundred dollars. Some people need their selling privileges disabled 😂

[@RockinJohnny]

Ceramic why not MM Teac should know better, I'm not keen on belt drives either too much wow and flutter problems develop within a short time.

[@VIDSTORAGE]

A good LOW cost Audio Technica MM cartridge could work on this MAYBE..

[@michaelmartin9022]

That's what I was wondering, can the whole cartridge be changed? I know some cheap turntables don't allow for upgrades, as the cartridge is soldered directly on to the cables, rather than using a plug.

[@01chippe]

I don't think a MM cartridge would work in this unit as the output would be extremely low.

[@still451]

I tot is less than 2 grammes? 5g is quite high...

[@turntablethomas2584]

According to Vwestlife no. If a turntable doesn’t have adjustable tracking force 5 grams will usually be the default. I know 5 grams is sort of frowned on by the hardcore audiophiles who associate it with destroying records. No turntable would truly “destroy” the record. They would have to test it at the factory to make sure the needle is good.

[@still451]

@@turntablethomas2584 okay, thanks for the answer...I will study more on it.

[@turntablethomas2584]

Never buy an Encore Turntable because they stop working within a month or so. Encore Technology is a crap brand. They have ZERO durability.

[@tough213]

I am not saying that you are going to have a bad experience with this but some might and that is due to a lots of the parts are not very strong and well built ok I am just saying that not everyone will have the same luck as you are having ok each person is different I happen to have been one of them I had a teac like this and a crosley the teac lasted much longer but then I wore it out I play records a lot and the tape was not great so that wore out . the cd player recorder and tuner worked great . I just was stating my opinion ok and experience with it nothing more

[@MandrakeDCR]

Dude, let it go. You keep backpedaling - and you keep digging your hole deeper. It's obvious you've never owned one of these exact units - and who gives a rats ass? So you're into vintage equipment and that's great. Who isn't? I've got an old Voice of Music console that I will never give up, and the sound it produces is friggin' magic. However, I think we're all pretty much sick and tired of the peanut gallery telling us how shitty anything besides 'their way' is. Get lost. Cuz you can't seem to find your own opinion anyway.

[@tough213]

parden me but I have fixed these units and as for owning one I have owned a crosley and teac all in one and sold them due to not being happy with them . this may be better then a crosley but not by much . the only plus is a counter weight tonearm. that is a crosley cartridge they make a magnetic and ceramic and they are both not great . but the magnetic is much better. the turntable is cheaply made . plactic parts are a cheap way to make a turntable if it were really good it would be all metal but it is not .real audio gear is the best to have and use and then is not good gear it is cheap . all metal turntables are the best as well as good quality tape decks and cd players . and tuners . you may say this is great but it really is a cheap way to get people to buy something that will not last like real vintage gear will . you have n clue if I have had one of these or not so do not assume ok.

[@Evgeni335]

Hi sexi

[@tough213]

Oh please another one of those all in one craply knockoffs except it is teac . I am shocked that teac would stoop so low to make crap like this . all in one units are more prone to failure then components and components are the best way to go. instead of wasting money on this junkall in one garbage save money up for decent components . well this is a cheap turntable all plastic how cheap can you get . and very flimsy and the motors give out after a while .Warning Do Not By this junk only buy components not all in ones I fix audio and this junk is not worth repairing it is known as toss away junk. thank you for posting this video good luck with keeping your teac all in one functioning . all of these units have a very short lifespan great video

[@CamcorderTests]

Did you see my full review of it? This is definitely *not* a cheap and flimsy system. It sounds excellent for its size and the turntable has a proper counterweighted tonearm.

[@tough213]

the turntable is cheap because it is all plastic so what if it has a counterweight it is still an all in one unit . which is a bad thing for people to play any records on . I have fixed these as well and they are just aa step up from crosley units . I had gotten my first all in one unit when I was 10 and therw it back at my parests and said I will not use it . I back then was into the knowledge of what real good quality electronics is .all in one units are crap no matter who makes them crap plastic platters and cheap motor and the only type of electronics I tell people to get is components and also tell them that if you want to ruin records then use garbage all in one units I am anti all in one . uniless the turntable is a vintage dual or garrard or pioneer or telefunken or perpetuum ebner then forget it . it is what it is an all in one junk pile . no good units should have to be adjusteed when you buy it that shows how cheap and junkie it is .and having a cd player in it is what makes this like all the rest of the garbage all in ones they make it look so much better then they really are .no matter what junk is junk . the amp is nothing to talk about . . you said something about cheap all in one system this is right there the sound is barley tolerable . and it is not loud enough and has not got enough base everyone that does videos on these types of units says the same thing oh they are great yes the only thing they are great for is a foot stool or fire wood

[@CamcorderTests]

You talk a lot of crap about a product you've never owned or used. These TEAC systems are far superior to any other all-in-one system.

[@pattayo]

Hi! I have a question… a newbie here, asking for a help. Just wondering, If I bought a new platter mat, says a 3mm one, seems thicker than the 4 rubber studs originally came with the system, do I have to do any adjustment on the tonearm or check the tracking force? Also, when I change the stylus, do I have to do any checking too? Bought a 793-D7M replacement for a CD stylus… many thanks in advance!