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The Tape-Vinyl Ripper: Crosley CR248 Songwriter CD Recorder

Timeless, cool machine

By Florin Tibu, Audio Editor

19th of December 2007, 09:52 GMT

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Have you ever felt guilty because you left your vinyl records to rot away in a dark corner of your room, or worse - your basement, just because you thought that they are obsolete, or you just wanted to listen to some of their tracks while on the go...and was impossible?

We all do so sometimes, and it's a fact; yet there are ways to cure our guilt and cravings for the vinyl tracks: the Crosley CR248 Songwriter CD Recorder.

Indeed, there are a lot of devices and even software apps that will let you rip the contents of vinyl records in digital audio formats, but they involve a lot of fuss some of us are not that willing to endure. The Crosley CR248 Songwriter CD Recorder is one neat solution that can be used even by the most non-technical individuals and still produce excellent results. Besides being really cool technically speaking, the Crosley CR248 Songwriter CD Recorder is also a very nifty piece of furniture, if you wish. It looks really vintage and emanates a "warm" familiar feeling, belying its digital tech-loading.

Basically this mega vinyl player will let you play your records (three speeds) and tapes like any other such combo would; the great difference is that it will also let you rip their content and even burn it on the more modern CD, taking advantage of the greater storage capability and portable convenience. This burner can transform your vinyls and tapes in either audio CD tracks or MP3 files for even more portability with your digital players; how about being able to carry your entire record collection in your pocket, anytime?

The Crosley CR248 Songwriter CD Recorder is a complex tool that will also allow you to enjoy FM/AM radio and interconnect multiple other devices via aux input and output jacks and comes with a LCD display and a fully functional remote control. This vintage-look piece of audio tech comes in two nifty finishes, paprika and oak veneers, and can be yours for a nickel under $400.

Here are some official specs:

* CD Recorder - Records Albums and Cassettes to CD
* Supports CD-R/RW
* CD Player
* Plays MP3 and WAV Files
* LCD Display
* Repeat and Random Play
* Belt Driven Turntable Mechanism
* Plays 33 1/3, 45 and 78 RPM Records
* Plays 7", 10" & 12" Records
* Diamond Stylus Needle
* Cassette Deck
* AM/FM Radio
* Digital Tuner
* Built-in EQ Presets
* External AM/FM Antennas
* Dynamic Full Range Stereo Speakers
* Function Select
* Auxiliary Input
* Auxiliary Output
* Headphone Jack
* Full Function Remote Control
* Color: Oak, Paprika
* Size: 18.5"w x 10"h x 15"d
* Estimated Shipping Weight: 25 lbs
* UPC:
o Paprika - 710244212410 (CR248-PA)
o Oak - 710244212465 (CR248-OA)

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Comment #1 by: Pax on 06 Jan 2008, 17:52 GMT	reply to this comment
I would like to buy this machine but am having no luck finding a retailer - can you help? I am in the uk

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