- Stack-O-Matic record changer technology stacks up to 6 records at a time / Note: stacking 78s is not recommended due to age and thickness
- Plays 33 1/3, 45, and 78 RPM records / Plays 7in, 10in, and 12in records
- Features a belt driven mechanism with a diamond stylus needle
- Fully automatic return tone arm
- Includes dynamic full range stereo speakers and an adjustable tone control
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The Crosley Collegiate Stack-O-Matic Record Changer Turntable helps you relive the good old days when music lovers in households across America were introduced to the automatic changing record player. Families everywhere could bask in the sweet sound of their favorite tunes hour after glorious, uninterrupted hour. Featuring Stack-O-Matic technology, the Collegiate automatically switches between six of your favorite records. You can listen to 33 1/3, 45, or 78 RPM records in 7in, 10in, or 12in sizes. Dynamic full range stereo speakers pump out the sweet crackle and hum that only a belt driven turntable and diamond stylus needle can provide. The Collegiate record player is housed in a solid wood cabinet with front mesh chrome grill work. Available in oak or walnut stain, youre sure to find a Crosley Collegiate Stack-O-Matic Record Changer Turntable that suits your home decor!
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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A great record player with that "stack-o-matic" feature although just a little weak on the sound output....,
By Matthew G. Sherwin (last seen screaming at Amazon customer service) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER) (HALL OF FAME REVIEWER) (VINE VOICE)
This review is from: Crosley CR85 Collegiate Stack-o-Matic Turntable, Walnut (Electronics)
This record player is really a very good buy considering what you get. Sure, the sound from the single speaker is only about a "B+," but if you really want that retro feel and look in every way, including the stackable records feature so reminiscent of the '60s, then this is one of your best choices.
It doesn't take up much room and it plays the records very well. You can stack a few albums up (maybe not more than five, though) and just walk away, letting the records spin and the music roll through your house for the duration of five or six sides worth of records! (I wouldn't recommend stacking 78 rpm records; they might be too fragile for that and should be played one at a time.) The wood grain quality looks a little cheap and the iron mesh grille in the front covering the speaker is certainly not the best. Of course you knew that diamond stylus needle wouldn't be the very best diamond stylus needle you could ever buy, either. Nevertheless, it IS a diamond stylus needle--and it IS a sturdy record player. But that's not what you're really buying here. The selling point of this turntable, this record player is the nostalgia, that feeling you get and the memories you recall when you see and hear it play your records. If you're like me and you kept your record albums all these years, you DO value nostalgia and therefore you'll be pleased. After all, it's not like turntables are growing on trees anymore, so this is one of the few opportunities we have left for us record lovers! This model allows you to play 33 1/3 rpm, 45 rpm and even 78 rpm records that are 7 inches, 10 inches or 12 inches in width. There is an automatic return arm and this is a great plus! Overall, this really is a wonderful record player for those of us who remember yesteryears fondly and who want the look and styling of record players from the '50s and especially the '60s. It is not a modern turntable used in clubs in jet set cities; but chances are if you're considering this product a modern day turntable requiring speakers and other equipment isn't what you wanted anyway. I recommend this as an affordable "retro" record player that does the job well and will work well through time. It also comes with six 45 spindle adapters and a user's manual that's actually written in plain English! Enjoy this for years to come! SMILES
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Back to the '60's!,
By Mpov (New York, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Crosley CR85 Collegiate Stack-o-Matic Turntable, Oak (Electronics)
I recently purchased the CR85 Collegiate to play some old 45s and LPs that had been gathering dust in my basement. I originally had some concerns because the Crosley turntable products I had seen in stores appeared to be poorly constructed with cheap parts. I was pleasantly surprised when the unit arrived because the cabinet is reasonably well constructed, and the quality of turntable unit itself is good considering the price.
After setting up the unit, I stacked some 45s (using the supplied plastic adapters - which are red and designed a bit differently than the yellow ones I remember) and started playing. The changer works as advertised, just like the one I had when I was a kid. My own kids had never seen anything like it and were absolutely fascinated. The sound is definitely lo-fi, It was loud enough, but it reminded me of listening to AM radio back in the '60s. The treble is somewhat muted, even with the tone control turned all the way up (by the way, the tone control functions exactly like these sorts of controls functioned on equipment back in the day - they cut treble but do not increase bass). The unit has two stereo speakers, but they are so close together that you might as well be listening to mono. All this may be part of the fun, it recreates the music listening experience I had as a kid back in the 60's and early '70s, and certainly will provide some nostalgia for baby boomers. On the other hand, I do think Crosley could have supplied somewhat better speakers and given the user more flexibility in adjusting the sound. All in all, though, so far I am pleased with my purchase.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
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Just what I wanted -- something low-tech that would play old childhood 45's, 78's and lps. Does a nice job.
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