Okay, here’s my blog post about messing around with the Encore Technology record player:
So, I got my hands on this Encore Technology record player. I’d been wanting to get into vinyl for a while, and this seemed like a decent, affordable option to start with. Nothing fancy, just something to play some records on. The unboxing was pretty uneventful. Everything was packed in there nice and snug. I pulled out the turntable itself, the power adapter, and a little instruction booklet that I barely glanced at.
Setting it Up
Honestly, setting it up was a breeze. It’s pretty much plug-and-play. I placed the platter on the spindle, put the belt around the motor pulley (that was the only slightly fiddly part), and plugged in the power cord. I have a small powered speaker, so I just connected the RCA cables from the turntable to the speaker’s input. Done. It took me, like, five minutes, tops.
Playing Some Tunes
I grabbed the first record I could find – an old Beatles album my dad gave me. I carefully placed it on the platter, moved the tonearm over, and lowered the needle. And… music! It sounded… pretty good! I mean, it’s not audiophile quality, but it had that warm, vintage sound I was hoping for. I fiddled with the volume knob on my speaker, and it was perfect for just chilling in my room.
- Switching Speeds: The turntable has a little switch to change between 33 1/3 and 45 RPM. Easy peasy. I tested it out with a 45 single, and it worked just fine.
- Built-in Preamp: This thing has a built-in preamp, which is why I could connect it directly to my powered speaker. If I wanted to hook it up to a receiver without a phono input, I wouldn’t need to buy a separate preamp. That’s a nice touch.
- Automatic function:I can play the record automaticly,It’s convenient.
Final Thoughts
Overall, I’m pretty happy with this Encore Technology record player. It’s simple, it works, and it lets me enjoy my growing vinyl collection. It is simple to operate, even for an old man who doesn’t know much about technology, it is * you’re looking for a basic, no-frills turntable to get started with, this one is definitely worth checking out. It’s not going to blow your mind, but it’ll get the job done, and it won’t break the bank. For me it totally worth it.
