Crosley CR249-TA Radio Keepsake USB Turntable-Tan

by Crosley

Product Details

User Manual [194kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 22 x 16 x 11 inches ; 12 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 17 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000W74MZU
• Item model number: CR249 TA
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (68 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,846 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
  • #13 in Electronics > Home Audio & Theater > Stereo Components > Turntables
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 14, 2004

Product Description

Color: Tan

Can't bear to live without your vinyl albums, yet can't seem to find the time to fire up the record player these days? Well, have we got a solution for you The Crosley Keepsake. You can now simply take your old vinyls and convert them to CD in minutes with just a few simple steps. The Keepsake allows those old albums to be recorded in a digital audio format for high quality sound on a smaller, more modern compact disc. It easily interfaces with the USB port on any computer by utilizing the supplied software suite. However, if you still want to enjoy your albums old style, then Crosley's Keepsake offers a 3 speed turntable for your listening enjoyment. Preserve your entire music collection with the Keepsake.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

97 of 99 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Been debating this record player? Turned off by horrifying reviews? READ THIS., June 21, 2011

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mle - See all my reviews

This review is from: Crosley CR249 BK Keepsake USB Turntable (Black) (Electronics)

Okay, so I've been, for about 6 months now, debating whether or not to purchase this turntable, and I have a feeling that is the case with a lot of people. For starters, I'm a musician, and I record music regularly, always trying to achieve a quality sound. When I read the reviews of people who claim to be hearing horrible sound and that the turntable is poorly made and cheap, I was constantly turned off to the idea of buying this. Long story short, my dad works in sales and had enough points on a rewards website to get one of these guys. We finally decided to go for it since it was basically free. The turntable just arrived in the mail and I'm currently listening to Dark Side of The Moon on it. Let me first say that it's not comparable to having four bose bookshelf speakers in each corner of the room, but seriously, this thing does sound good. For someone who just wants to get into vinyl and experience that warm crackle and unique tangibility that comes with playing records (which I think is about 95%+ percent of everyone looking to buy this), then this turntable is absolutely perfect for you. The sound is no where near bad, the volume can get high enough to really fill a medium size room, it looks great (not cheap), it's easy to use, and you can bring it around with you unlike a whole sound system. Bottom line is this: If you don't already have a major sound system then chances are you're not going to get one because that's not your passion. It's very easy to get caught up in bad reviews on here and then think you're looking for something more than you really are. If you are someone who wants to listen to records casually, maybe with a small gathering of friends inside a decent sized living room, or even alone in your own room, this is all you need. It's perfect for that, and don't let the bad reviews fool you- the sound is GOOD. For the money that you pay for this, you're getting a good deal.

104 of 108 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Reality, June 16, 2008

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John Baptiste (tehachapi, ca) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Crosley CR249-TA Radio Keepsake USB Turntable-Tan (Electronics)

So i got the unit and put some records on ...
1. Sound
The sound is mediocre.It is reminiscent of the middle 50's to late 60's low end phonographs. Tone adjustment is a single pot type that ranges from low to high, bass is questionable.
2. Turntable
This is all plastic, the tone arm has no weight adjustment for the audiophile collectors and is not a quality arm, the speed switch is of low end quality (3 position slider type)
3. Case
It is a good solid wood type looks and feels good, Hardware is mid line quality.
4. USB
The system works as advertised however there is a lag time between the player speakers and play through on the computer which , if the player volume is up will give you an echo, this is not recorded, mearly a time difference between the player and computer. The player tone control does not effect the recording on the computer as it is a direct thru put from the tone arm to USB to computer.
5. questions
why is there no headphone or external speaker jack?
why is there no kickstand to hold the top open, i had to add one.
instead you have to remove it or lay it all the way back down.
Product is worth maybe $100 in todays market
The plus is that you can listen to records without having to patch into a separate audio system, it is a "portable record player" Plug and play!!!

89 of 96 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun with Records!, January 29, 2008

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Charlie C. Fan (Jersey City / New York City) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Crosley CR249 BK Keepsake USB Turntable (Black) (Electronics)

Let me tell you a story. Recently, I went on a road trip up and down the west coast. In a small city known as San Francisco, I came across a record store, alas, it was the famous Rasputin! Marvelous music abounded everywhere, the earthly delights, it was paradise of rare form.

Since then, I have returned to my humble abode and realized that I do not possess a record player nor have I ever owned one (seeing as my birth was a decade after the 70s). Thus began my holy quest, many retailers have I visited and many forums have I searched for wisdom and an answer.

Well...

One learns soon that the Crosley name is well-spoken of in this trade. One also learns soon that record players are a dying breed. Golly! This is where the Crosley CR249 comes in. This behemoth of a record player also provides a future-proof USB connection, thus allowing one to interface it with a modern age contraption known as the Personal Computer and digitize those wondrously rare LPs that have never seen the laser light of CD form.

Hooray, I yelled at the top of my lungs. And for those desiring a more vintage look, Crosley offers this in tan. If I could trade this in for tan, I would, but I can't so I won't but in the end I am still content and extremely pleased with my purchase.

PROS
- case is fully portable with handle, like an oversized briefcase
- dynamic range speakers put out decent sound
- USB interface
- 3 SPEEDS
- cables and software are included

CONS
- lack of outputs (only USB and an AUX IN)
- speakers are not for audiophiles

If you are in the market for a very well made basic record player with USB output that is also SIMPLE to use, then this is wonderful product to start with. If you already have great speaker system and receiver, you may want to choose another record player w/ USB that offers more output options.

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