The Crosley C100 Unboxing & Review!
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- Check out the Crosley C100 in this unboxing & review video. We also cover setting up the unit and a sound test! This belt driven turntable features a strobe, pitch control, Audio Technica moving magnetic cartridge and counterbalanced tone arm. Check out this video to see more.
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Just Set up mine watching this! I don’t think I could have done it without this video thank you! In love with the C100.
A couple of years late, your review helped me decide myself for this one and it's a beauty.
Thank you so much for this! I got one of these second hand and tried to set it up and thought it was broken. Followed your unboxing and it's now working perfectly! So thank you, this is amazing, you're wonderful. Now I can enjoy my records in style!
You're welcome!!
Thank you for this GREAT review and "how to" video. I am waiting for my C100 for next week and with this information, I guess I am ready to receive it. Again, thank you.
I got my C100 as birthday gift from my wife 2 days ago. Thanks for the great video, I could not set up without you. Honestly, quality of the product is beyond my expectations, love it.
Great to hear!
I just recently got this record player as a gift and wasn’t really understanding the instructions. Found this fund this video and helped a ton thanks for making it.
Awesome! Thank you for watching and commenting!
Exactly what I was looking for--thank yeeee
Great review. I admit, I pre-judged because of the Crosely name. I'm a snob, I thought it had to be a technics. I want one.
Thank you
I just ordered this player and I could have gotten it working, but thanks to this video I can get it working efficiently and correctly. Thanks.
Thank you so much for this video! I am a beginner really exited to get into this and this was extremely helpful!
Thank you!
I can tell you, this is a GREAT sounding turntable and it’s even FUN to use!
Followed this all the way through to set mine up and I am so happy with it! You did a great job explaining. THANK YOU!!! I wouldn't have gotten by on the instruction manual alone.
Thank you! I'm glad it helped!
This helped me more than anything else I've watched to do with record players. Thank you.
Awesome! Thank you for watching and commenting!
Thanks man! Couldn’t have done it without your video. 😊
I really appreciate your video of the Crowley C 100 turntable . I think it's a phenomenal value , so much I think I've got to have one myself . I was blown away by the sound . Thanks so much for the review , well done
Thank you for the wonderful demonstration, it was so helpful and my turntable sounds awesome!
You're very welcome!
Great review just came across this old video and really enjoy it.
Awesome, thank you!
Thanks for such quality content! I'm thinking about getting this turntable and this really helped.
Thank you I really really appreciate it!
@@Recordology Had to come back to get a refresher on this one as it seems to share a lot with the C200 direct drive version. Any thoughts on direct drive turntables? I've currently got an Ion Power Play LP I found in a thrift store, and I'm still saving up to upgrade.
Video really helped out in my setup . thanks , bro .
Thank you!
Crosley was a fine name a long, long time ago. They have been slapping quality brand names on cheaply made products. Magnavox, Philco, etc. But maybe Crosley is FINALLY putting out a quality product again. Great review!
Fantastic review. Need a starter record player for my girlfriend this Christmas. Convinced this is going to be my go to! Cheers
Hope you (she) enjoys it!
Looks Good. Very enjoyable 👍
Seems like Crosley is actually starting to care about making good products rather than just occupying the bottom of the barrel end of the market. This is really good for the hobby in general.
They really are turning out great stuff. Also check out the C8 (reviewed on this channel.) Thank you so much for commenting!
Awesome thanks now all I need is a record to play
THAT LOOK GREAT
I just ordered the C100 and I can't wait to get it! Thanks for making the video!
A GREAT turntable! Enjoy!
Crosley seems to be stepping up their game lately.
Agreed - several very good products. Thank you for watching!
I agree, was genuinely surprised at the quality of the turntable!
It is a fantastic table! Thank you for watching and commenting!
@@Recordology The Crosley Colegate is also good one by them
@@joe_chill1060 It's alright
Seems like a great product, reminds me of a Technics turntable. Unfortunately some won't like it just because it's a Crosley.
I agree - hopefully people will give it a chance because it really is a great product. Thank you for watching!
daddysensei Silver It is a technics clone, but there is no reason to hate because its a Crosley.
Not a clone - there are differences if you look at them side by side. Thank you for watching!
Record-ology By the strict definition of the word clone, no, its not a clone. It is the business practice of taking a design and changing it just enough for it to be legally sellable.
There is light years difference in the materials and performance between Crosley and Technics. Don't be decieved by a superficial similarity in appearance.
Love mine!
I am looking at a replacement for my RCA Lab 1200 that has served well for nearly 20 years but has developed speed issues and a motor hum. Had been considering the LP120 or an Orbit. Thanks to your informative and UNBIASED review, I'll also give this one serious consideration.
Thank you....
Great job on this video.
Matthew thank you so much!
It's good to see Crosley make a good piece of equipment. I hope people give them a chance to show that Crosley doesn't make only garbage. It is yet a clone of the Audio Technica Lp 120 which
was a clone of the Technics but, hey why not. Equal quality and looks at a good price..
dsflixfan1 Almost all of the “technics clones” are made by a Chinese company called Hanpin. They’re not all terrible, some are pretty good even, but none of them stand up to a real technics
C100 was overlooked. Price is right and sound quality is awesome. Very highly recommended!
Great video i have a Technis sl-b2 but gets older and i want to change it. It really helps me to consider buy this Crosley thanks. (y)
Awesome thank you for watching!
This is a great record player
Yes t these Crosley turntables are good
I recently bought an almost identical turntable in the UK at a LIDL store for £99, but it was branded as “Dual” and it has USB.
This is made by a company called Hanpin Turntables that manufactures under many brand names so that doesn't surprise me. Interesting though.
Thanks for the video! I got my C100 last week and I couldn't be happier with it!! One question I have though that I didn't see you talk about in this video was the cartridge alignment. Does this model need to be adjusted with one of those protractor type tools or is it already done? My records play wonderfully on it after I set the tone-arm and anti-skate correctly. Just curious if I need to anything more. Thanks again for your time!
Should be preset just fine out of the box.....enjoy!
My Lab-430 dust cover has rubber feet on the front corners. A very nice feature for a 30+ old dust cover from a Radio Shack Realistic product.
Realistic products were pretty dang good!
Thank you very much! Just got this model but with Bluetooth. Does it have an auto stop feature?
One thing this unit has that none of the online stores say is, it is AC and not DC. I hate those DC power supplies. I have been dragging my feet with buying this record player because I am fussy with quality. On my older stereo combo record players the weighted arm helps to play lightly scratched records. Good video, it is helping me to make the step of buying one.
Awesome intro!
Thank you!
Have you noticed the little hole back on the right side on the player,that's for an extra headshell, (some people have more than one headshell with different Pickup an stylus for som reason) so now you know:))
Yes! I use that on my LP120 frequently!
Here in Germany you basicly don‘t get Crosley turntables on the internet or in any stores. But last week i bought a DUAL DT 250. DUAL is the German Crosley. An old german brand that has tradition in manufacturing record players. You‘ll probably now them. What really suprises me is that the DT 250 seems to be exactly the same turntable that you have: Everything looks completely similar. All the switches, the tonarm with cartridge, just everything. (Except the brand on the player of course) But all in all i am super happy with it. I‘m just a student and i can‘t afford one of these 1000€ turntables. And the DUAL just cost me 99€ here in Germany( about 110-115 $ i think). The sound you get for that money is awesome !!! :D
I fully get the limited budget! You can only do what you can do! Dual is a great brand - we covered one a couple months ago! Great German engineering! Thank you so much for watching and commenting!
Record-ology which Dual model du you have ? The ones from the 70s are the best when it comes to quality but i didn‘t want to buy a used turntabel at first.
It was a friends....so I don't have it anymore....I think it was the 1219 It was fully mechanical and built like a clock! Thank you for watching and commenting! czcams.com/video/EtuuCZoGvPk/video.html
Very nice! I can see myself upgrading to this unit! Does it have auto return? Great video!
Its a great table......full manual however. Thank you for watching!
When setting to recommended 3g shouldn’t we discount the weight of the stylus? Great vid
Interesting point.....Thank you for watching and commenting!
Thanks for the video. Helped me put mine together. After about two weeks, I now notice a random, occasional tapping noise during the playing of the records. After some inspection, I believe the noise is coming from the pulley on the drive motor. That pulley does move up and down slightly. If I lift it up and let go, it makes the exact sound that I notice during the playing of the records. So I think the drive belt is occasionally lifting that pulley and dropping it down. Is this normal? Can I correct it?
i’m going to buy this model secondhand for $75 (almost brand new) tomorrow or the next day, i’m super excited. it’ll be my second turntable/player, i’ve had an Imperial Party-Time Model 100 from the 70s since i was like eight years old lol
i don’t have speakers to use though, any suggestions?
sold me. gotta get one
Awesome - enjoy! Thank you for watching!
you didn't play a 45 RPM record. do you have any ? many of those are pressed off center and require pitch adjustments.
In Europe, this turntable is branded as a Dual.
Trying to choose between the c100 (belt drive) and c200 (direct drive). What would you recommend?
I have not yet tried the c200 but I think either would be great. Generally I like the idea of a belt drive tt.
Great review. What model speakers.
amzn.to/2YP9Ebj HIGHLY RECOMENDED!
Excelent video, I'm going to buy a new turntable, wich one do you recommend between this C100 or the AT-LP60X ?
Both equal in terms of sound.....it comes down to your preference of automatic or manual operation.
Thanks but you didn't show us how best to turn it off at end. Lift up needle? Press off button? Which first?
attaching the belt is the only thing I hate about turntables. I'd been considering getting an LP 120 because it's direct driven, but you raise a good point about vibrating and motor noises.
Yes....isolating the motor from the turntable and therefore the stylus is the best thing about a belt.
Still easier than replacing a belt on a cassette deck
I'm not very heavily into vinyl. I know that the Crosley brand is no darling of audiophiles. BUT, the C100 looks like A LOT of turntable for the money. If I see the C100 again, I'll have to give it a closer look. Thank you for your thorough review.
Agreed - lol 'darling of audiophiles' Its true. But honestly, my C100 is still going strong - I love it. Also keep in mind that the Lp60 and Lp120 they endorse are also made by the same OEM that makes the C100 and C200. Thank you for watching and commenting!
@@Recordology I discovered that my Music Hall USB-1 looks exactly like this C100, but with usb added. If they are alike, this Crosley could go on my second system.
Interesting! Thank you for watching and commenting!
So, 2 years later..do you still think it's good? I really want to get one, I'm very lost i almost bought a Walmart vitrola.
lol - yes this is a great unit czcams.com/video/I_aHQ0HwQyo/video.html
Can you turn this system into a wireless set up with these speakers (I accidentally purchased the wrong turntable)
Hi there, just watched your video, pretty cool.
I have had a C100 for 3yrs or so, had no issues setting up beltdrive, tonearm etc it has played perfectly.
However i had to replace the stylus just recently and reset tonearm and now have major issues playing records, some play fine and others are distorted. Very frustrating to be honest.
Just wondering if you have any tips or advice on this issue and how to fix
Make sure the cartridge is aligned and the tone arm weighted properly.
@@Recordology yeah, have reset tonearm 100 times and cartridge is aligned, never experienced this before, i bought the new stylus online from overseas, could it possibly be the wrong one as i cant understand why ut plays some records and not others
hi, i find the design to be somewhat similar to the AT-LP120XUSB, but this one is for a much more affordable price. in durability, which one do you think i would be better off getting in the long-run? would this turntable last me a long time or do you think I’d be better off putting in the money for the AT-LP120XUSB?
Do you happen to know how long the included RCA cable is? Just wondering just in case I need to buy a longer one.
That would be 3` Thank you for watching!
Nice! Crosley gets a lot of hate for their cheap stuff. Nice to see a turn table to hold the reputation up.
Its a good unit - they are doing great things!
Do you have any recommendations for a "narrow" turntable? I have a narrow shelf with 11.5" of depth that I am trying to fit on. I have a low quality unit there now, but would like to get something better like this or the C8. Thanks!
Hmmm perhaps the Marley, or possibly the lp60? Great question - the dimensions of each should be available online.
It’s about time you showcase a real turntable on your channel. Great video!
Caleb Caleb Caleb...we have reviewed so many real TTs! :) Check out our more recent videos! Thank you for watching!
This table was made at the Audio technical plant in China. Several technics turntable clones are made there to order. I have the Audio technical lp120
These tables are not based, pretty good for beginners. A great way to get into the hobby. Crosley also had several models made by Project and these project tables seem better made. Nice to see Crosley trying for a higher line of table.
Close - but both AT and Crosley use Hanpin Turntables Company - good stuff though!
Watching in 2021 - when it comes time to get my next turntable, I'd prefer getting an automatic drive because I get so clumsy and awkward with those belts. I'm always afraid I'm going to snap it.
Tone arm height can be adjusted?
Alright, so this video is 2 years old. I don't know if you'll even see this comment. Would you suggest this or the Audio Techinica ATLP60? How has this held up over a couple years? Any thoughts?
I always read ALL comments! Thanks for watching! This is a great unit and so is the lp60 but both are very different. Both made by Hanpin Turntables (like the Lp120 series and others) If you want a manual tt go with the c100 if you like automatic and a much smaller footprint go with the new lp60x! Thank you so much for watching and commenting!
If you had to choose between the C100 and the C6 (the C6B model with adjustable anti-skate and a speed switch) which one would you stick with and why?
Wow that’s a good question. Sheesh. That’s hard. Probably the c100 so I could change speeds easily and have the strobe feature for perfect speed
@@Recordology Thank you so much for your answer
I just got my C100 after so long that I wanted one!! One question: is there a risk that the on/off switch damages or wears out over time?
Hmmmm never happened to me. Congrats on the new tt!
reminds me of the numark tt1520 turntable
I believe Numark uses the same OEM. Thank you for watching and commenting!
Just bought this turntable... me seeing the video is almost 2 years old is is still worth getting and wont damage vinyl like the crosley cruiser does according to others?.
Its a great unit - no damage......and neither does the cruiser actually.....
Nothing wrong with a cheaper belt drive just for playing records. I've had direct drive and belt and i can honestly tell you ive never heard any rumble or noise from the direct drive. I prefer direct drive for DJ use but this one looks just fine for playback. I have noticed that SOME belt drive tables dont have as steady of a speed control as direct drive. Also, consider the belt a a wear item that needs relpacement from time to time. Cheap and easy to do though.
can you use this turntable with out a speaker? because i do not own one
I wonder if i can connect that turnarble into my Pioneer amplifier with EQ?
I would say yes.....
you saved me from throwing away the accessories omg thank you
This is a really nice turntable built almost exactly like the Audio-Technica turntable is and the techniques crossley in the past has got a bad name for their self but I think crossley with this turntable and the c200 are trying to correct that mistake and produce a quality product this turntable looks like a very nice turntable and I would like to have one because I am not a crosley hater
Awesome - welcome aboard! Thanks for watching and commenting!
are you able to connect the RCA's in the back of the turntable unit to a 2x female RCA to 3.5mm female adapter? and then plug in a 3.5mm male aux jack to that into the back of a plugged in Bose speaker.... would that work? and if so, would you be going through the phono or line input to do so?
interesting......lets see here....this has a built in preamp so the signal would be line level - so I think it should work......try it out and let me know! Thank you for watching and commenting!
Record-ology will do. I believe this is a pretty common adapter set up so I have no reason to believe it wouldn’t work
Very good - I just emailed you as well. Let me know.
Record-ology can confirm this set works wonderfully! I actually ended up getting the C200 - but basically the same unit, nevertheless. Incredible sound.
Actually, the C100 is a belt drive, while the C200 is direct drive, which makes it more like the AT LP 120.
Looks like a good product!
Could you maybe some time review the C200? You could compare it with both the C100 and the AT LP 120.
(Not that I think you have a bundle of money, just a suggestion :) :) :))
Yes the C100 is belt drive and the C200 is DD - I would love to review it one of these days. Same with the LP120 series (there are multiple LP120's now) all made by the same company. Thank you for watching!
This seems like a good competitor to the audio technica lp3, or somewhere in the middle between the lp3 and lp120. As I recall, the LP3 is a belt drive, but features an adjustable counterweight (instead of a spring) like the lp120. However, it does not feature the pitch adjust.
After I re-watched this video after watching your review of the Victrola Pro, this TT seems head and shoulders above the Victrola. Primarily because of the Cruiser, Crosley has gotten a bad name that they don't always deserve. I've learned to take each Crosley product (like any product) on its own merits. If one is good but another is bad, I DON'T automatically say "well that's Crosley for you, they're always bad". It's true that Victrola, for one, is a direct competitor to Crosley. But I at least don't hear anybody saying, "all Victrolas are bad" when they have one that has some issues. My point is that people tend to automatically put Crosley (in their minds at least) in the junk pile without taking the time to look and listen to each individual product.
But as long as we have the vinyl snobs and others who think that they're "experts" on all things vinyl like TTs, we're always going to have nay sayers to anything Crosley.
And that stinks!!!
And to top it off - LOTS AND LOTS of people actually think that Crosley is secretly making record players and trying to 'pass them off' under other brand names lol.....
@@Recordology Yeah, it's not Hanpin, it's Crosleypin!!!
I don't know if this is a boon or a bane for Technics. When the design patent for the SL1200 expired just recently, many copied the design.
What’s the difference between this and the K100 sold on Urban Outfitters?
The K-100 is the C-100 with the speakers included....its a bundle.
Wish one u recommend this one or the c6
I like this due to the manual controls but both are awesome....
Very Nice. I'll tell you a Secret. The Crosely and Audio Technica turntables are made in the same place some where in China.
Yup at Hanpin Turntables. Many of them anyway.
hi i am a newbie on this can the needels on this be changed to a more hi fi or high end option? like an upgrade? Also do anyone has any idea as to how good is the warranty on this and custorme service ? thanks in advance
Welcome! :) This uses a standards based head shell so you can upgrade the cartridge and stylus easily - although the built in one is quite good! Warranty and Customer Service should be on par with competitors. Thank you so much for writing and commenting!
What brand is your speaker? Does the turntable need a amplifier?
Crosley S100 - they are great! This turntable can plug right into them! amzn.to/306TNcF
@@Recordology thanks, it help a lot. I bought a passivity speaker for c100 and it doesn't work well.
So it comes with a preamp built in, does that mean you don't need any amplifier and go straight to speakers, or do i need an amp aswell. Thanks for a great and comprehensive video.
Thank you! You will need either a set of powered speakers that can take RCA cable connections or an amplifier with RCA cable connection. Thank you for watching and commenting! Have a VERY Merry Christmas!
I saw this review looking for a new Turntable. I liked it and I was lucky enough to get a brand new never used from a guy by 50$. He bought it but he need the Bluetooth one. So was a great deal. My concerns are 2: There are holes for speed adjustment in the bottom but looks like there is nothing there, just the holes. This is not big deal because you can pitch speed depending record weight and weight stabilizer. My biggest concern and I don't know if this is mine or all of them, the anti-skate when I use a plain no tracks record looks like do nothing. Any one has experimented the same? This is a great turntable if you can's spent a lot of money.
Al parecer es un problema de diseño en general.
Yo también compré esta tornamesa hace dos semanas. Para testear el anti-skate, usé un CD, pero me dí cuenta que no servía para nada. En este mismo video de Record-ology czcams.com/video/xj9mHCG_nZM/video.html se puede ver que el mecanismo del antiskate es un alambre muy flojo y débil. Yo resolví el problema poniendo una bolsita de plástico compactada en el hueco para introducir fuerza (no tanta) al brazo. Después de eso hice la prueba del CD ¡y voilà! No más skating.
Aunque desafortunadamente regresé mi unidad porque me dí cuenta de un ruido que se hizo notorio al paso de los días (al parecer era el preamp). Ahora voy a esperar el reembolso para comprar una LP60X y ahorrar para una LP120X.
Hi there, I live in India and want to ask that if I can buy this online. Also, will that work with my 40 years old records?
yes & yes
Please tell me what to choose Audio-Technica lp60 or Crosley c100?
Ahhh good question (HARD QUESTION) both great TTs made by Hanpin. I love the LP60 for its full auto and great sound, and I love the c100 for its full manual and great sound. So I guess its up to what motivates you. I can say the c100 is huge - but a lot of fun! Also, lookup the Crosley T400 - its their version of the LP60.
You can’t adjust the counterweight or the cartridge on the lp60 I would go with the c100
You can upgrade the cartridge on this Crosley but the LP60, I don’t think you can.
renters ruined my needle and i need to replace it. i'm not finding any videos online for this exact model and am scared to break the needle trying to replace it myself following instructions for other models. any advice? i'd prefer to do it myself
Search my channel for replacing a white tip stylus.
I have the suitcase turntable from Crosley and I am NOT IMPRESSSED. Then someone recommened this while at a CD/GAME Exchange. I was biased because of the quality of the suitcase. This seems to be in a different league.....
Does it have a built in preamp
Yes indeed....
You should do a review of the Audio Technica lp120.. I know there's a million of them out there already.. but I would like to see your thoughts
I would like to - I've heard its a great machine! Thank you for watching.
Que altavoces son?
Speakers?
I wonder if the anti skating mechanism is as off as it is on the LP120, would have liked to see that.
Not sure - it does like to 'skate' a tad when you place the stylus at the very outer edge. Thank you for watching!
That tends to be more of a cartridge problem, not the turntable. I discovered years ago that sometimes you have to "tweak" the anti skate setting.
The anti-skating mechanism works as long as you place the stylus closer to the inner/outer edge.
Otherwise it does skate.
Looks like a nice piece of hardware -- especially for the price. Too bad it's not auto . . .
'Tis indeed fully manual. Thank you for watching and commenting!
voxoa T60 review pls. TIA 😊
Maybe we will! Thank you for the tip!
I am wishing to buy it online.Can it be operate on 230 V/50 Hz. supply? Please inform in your replay
Good question....does anybody know?