Review on 🎵 Jensen JTA-222 3-Speed Turntable with Portable Case: A Perfect Blend of Style and Functionality by Mark Powell

Works because you can listen to the recording on it. And if you just want it as novelty (nothing wrong with that), then that's fine. I bought this as a gift for someone who I thought would like it. And there's something I love.* The faux antique design, which is just cheaply molded plastic, is still charming if you like the aesthetic* It doesn't take up more space than it takes* It's easy to use. Just plug it in, start recording and off you go*. Automatic start and stop. But if you're serious about it (or intend to be), I don't think you'll be happy with it in the long run. Here are the flaws that catch my eye. * Built-in speakers suck * No preamp or line out. Even on something cheap, I find it odd that there aren't any RCA jacks with standard audio output (which isn't affected by the volume control). * No counterweight, no anti-pass. I wouldn't believe a cheap tonearm is well balanced. This can cause excessive wear on your records over time. I haven't checked lately, but I seem to recall that there were turntables with these features that cost around $100. It's like the difference in price between a bunch of new records.