Teac GF-188 Nostalgic Turntable Stereo with Analog AM/FM Tuner

by Teac

Product Details

• Item Weight: 17.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 21 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0001JXFRU
• Item model number: GF-188
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #109,175 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

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Nostalgic music fans that look back fondly on the radio and TV consoles of the '40s and '50s will delight in the Teac GF-188 turntable stereo system, which combines modern components with a retro design. The system is housed in a classic wooden cabinet with a pair of small, old-fashioned (in appearance, anyway) speakers resting on either side. The heart of the unit, however, is the two-speed, belt-driven turntable, which not only looks cool, but plays back 33-1/3 rpm albums and 45 rpm singles, covering the classic LPs and favorite cuts from both yesterday and today.

Of course, any good classic console also needs an AM/FM radio, and the GF-188 delivers on this count as well, with an analog tuner controlled by a rotary tuning dial and a rotary volume knob. And though the GF-188 comes with a pair of 3-inch, full-range stereo speakers, listeners can opt instead to connect the system to a separate receiver through the rear RCA audio outputs. Once connected, the turntable and radio can serve as components for a more robust stereo system, letting you expand their audio potential. So whether you need a good tabletop stereo for listening to music in your bedroom or you're a nostalgia nut that needs a reliable turntable/radio, the GF-188's blend of classic and contemporary is an ideal choice. The system measures 16.9 by 9.1 by 14.8 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 17.18 pounds.

What's in the Box
GF-188 turntable/radio, user's manual.

Product Description

Turntable W/ Changer - Nostalgic turntable/radio with record changer- Holds up to 5 LP records simultaneously for automatic play- AM/FM radio- Rotary analog tuner knob- Rotary volume control- Function select- Stackable spindle- Line output jack- Smaller sized records (45 RPM or 10" 78 RPM) can only be played in manual mode- 45 RPM records will require a spindle adapter- Lit display panel- Two-speed turntable (33 1/3 and 45 RPM)- Includes line-out jack- Nostalgic art deco design- Wood with metal accents- Replacement for the TEAC-GF-180 (the 188 adds the stackable spindle)

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars I Must Have Gotten A Dud, February 23, 2006

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Martin Brunelle "Jazzygemini" (Davis Ca.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Teac GF-188 Nostalgic Turntable Stereo with Analog AM/FM Tuner (Electronics)

I have purchased an earlier Teac Nostalgia product and was very satisfied, but for some reason, I think this is the worst system I've ever purchased period. Not only did it malfunction the first time I received it, but after I returned it to the company, they sent it back to me saying that nothing was wrong with it! Who are these Teac people?
Every time I play a record the left speaker pumps out a fuzzy noise. I'm an Ebay seller who sells Teac turntables, but I will never sell this product. Perhaps built on a bad day so maybe you would have better luck.
Otherwise, It's got a lot of cool features like stereo sound, tone control, auxiliary out (so you can hook it up to a stereo amplifier), the ability to play more than one record. In addition, I actually think it's a cool looking vintage turntable. In all fairness it could have been rough shipping that caused it not to work, but why couldn't they fix it when I returned it?