{"id":179394,"date":"2021-11-18T20:57:24","date_gmt":"2021-11-19T01:57:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/?p=179394"},"modified":"2021-11-18T20:57:27","modified_gmt":"2021-11-19T01:57:27","slug":"kofoposo-suitcase-vinyl-record-player","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/2021\/11\/18\/kofoposo-suitcase-vinyl-record-player\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Kofoposo Suitcase Vinyl Record Player with Bluetooth and USB"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Although I’m all-digital these days, I thought it might be fun to experiment with a more laid-back listening experience. With the resurgence of vinyl and inexpensive record players like this Kofoposo Audio Turntable (C210)<\/a>, it’s surprisingly easy to dabble in this very old school recording medium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Kofoposo is suitcase-style, which makes it relatively easy to move about, although you still need to carry around the separate plug-in AC adapter. It can handle playback at 33 1\/3, 45, and 78 RPM speeds. Naturally, it requires an adapter for 45s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The unit itself is self-contained, with built-in stereo speakers, but it does have RCA outputs (cables included) if you want to output to your own amplified setup. There is also a handy 3.5mm headphone jack, as well as 3.5mm audio input<\/a>. Besides 3.5 audio in, you can also play from any Bluetooth-capable source, and even a USB stick. While none of those are particularly compelling use cases for this type of device in my opinion, it’s great to have the options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Perhaps the most interesting modern convenience is being able to do vinyl-to-mp3 recording. Insert a FAT32-formatted USB stick into the USB port, play a record, then press the PREV\/PAUSE\/NEXT button until the status indicator blinks red. Pressing the PREV\/PAUSE\/NEXT button again stops recording. It’s not necessarily the most convenient process because of the timing of when the record plays and doing the button presses, but it does create a usable file without much effort. I don’t see much use for this feature with most albums, of course, but it’s definitely a boon for preserving rarer recordings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Naturally, the biggest question is how is the sound quality when playing a new album using the built-in speakers? For my test, I used a brand new copy of Abbey Road Anniversary by The Beatles (you were expecting maybe…). Sound through the built-in stereo speakers was wonderfully clear, although there is a distinct lack of bass. Since I’m not a huge fan of too much bass, this is OK for me, but it’s something to keep in mind if you want that extra punch from your records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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