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TEAC CD-RW880 CD Recorder with RemoteThis was purchased for recording services and sermons at my church, it really works and was easy to learn how to use it and teach others how to operate.
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My name is Nathan H. Brown and I have just purchased The Teac Recorder from Amazon. I am so impressed and satisfied. I have an old RCA recorder; the Teac out performs it by a league. Plus, the price I payed for the Teac recorder is more than reasonable. I compliment Amazon for that. Many of the other retailers are selling this product for a lot more. Plus, Amazon offers free shipping.
I would make a suggestion. If one is recording LP's on the Teac recorder, be sure and do so on a CD-RW audio re-write disc first, thus being able to correct mistakes as one goes along. I then use another player, which has excellent sound to transfer the finished CDRW audio re-write recording to a CD-R audio on the Teac recorder. I know this takes a bit of patience, but the result pays off.
As an alternative, I can also transfer my CD-RW audio recorded disc of my Lp recording to Itunes on my IMAC computer and burn it to a CD-R disc. That works also. By going through these steps I don't waste CD-R audio
I would make a suggestion. If one is recording LP's on the Teac recorder, be sure and do so on a CD-RW audio re-write disc first, thus being able to correct mistakes as one goes along. I then use another player, which has excellent sound to transfer the finished CDRW audio re-write recording to a CD-R audio on the Teac recorder. I know this takes a bit of patience, but the result pays off.
As an alternative, I can also transfer my CD-RW audio recorded disc of my Lp recording to Itunes on my IMAC computer and burn it to a CD-R disc. That works also. By going through these steps I don't waste CD-R audio
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Just got this unit and have used it to record CD's and many LP's already. Works best in the manual mode. Very nice unit, it has everything I wanted and is fairly simple to operate. Produces great CD's from LP's. The unit itself is 5 stars but the remote sucks with dinky little buttons that don't always activate the machine when pushed even up close. Why they put out such a crappy remote with this fine unit is a dumb move on their part. I use the buttons on the machine and it works fine that way. I would rec this recorder to anyone as an addition to their existing system. It's priced right and is a winner. Only the remote keeps it from being 5 stars.
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This CD Recorder/player is very easy to use and makes good-quality CDR copies from LPs and other audio streams. Formerly, I used a Philips CD burner with 3-disc carousel. The Philips took many more strokes to start the recording process (more mistakes possible) than this TEAC, and was quite temperamental. By contrast, this TEAC model makes the process of starting and finalizing transfers to CD easy because it is very intuitive, and is very stable (commences and performs instructions as expected). The only disadvantage comes when assembling tracks from multiple CD sources (CDs must be played on another CD player into the TEAC). All in all, this CD recorder/player in a winner at the right price.
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I almost bought a lp to mp3 product to record on my computer until I seen this product on Amazon.com. This is old school and I love it! Don't bother with the computer method this is much simpler to use and it works great. Just hook it up to your receiver and start recording your lp's in no time. You have to use the analog input for lp's by pushing the input button on the front panel until analog shows up on the display and then push the auto/manual button until the manual input comes up on the dispay. First put in a blank cd-r audio disc in the recorder and wait for the blank disc shows up on the display. Then play your record and push record and wait for record pause to show up and you can set your recording level by using the level plus or minus buttons. Once you have the optimal recording level set you are ready to record. You also have to manually track each song by pushing the record button between each song so you can separate the tracks. It helps if you write down the song times
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I was looking for the cheapest CD recorder I could find just to record weekly sermons to distribute to the homebound and elderly. I found the recorder easy to use, high quality, and it does wonders transferring my old LPs to CD.
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I bought the TEAC CD RW880 last week. I've got it hooked up to a Kenwood KR A4040 Receiver which lacks the four extra audio jacks needed to plug the CD recorder into. I had to (temoprarily) unplug the Yamaha Dual Cassette deck so I could connect the CD recorder. I'll have to by some Y-Splitter cables so I can reconnect the cassette deck later this week.
I have some cassettes I recorded off many of the Chicago radio stations and want to transfer some to CD. The drive belt on my Pioneer PL600 Turntable died three days before I received the CD reacorder. I'm waiting to get the belts from Pioneer so I can start recording my LP's.
I recorded 2 CD's of songs off the radio. I also copied some pre-recorded CD's for use in the car. Of the 47 songs I recorded from the CD's, the CD Recorder only missed automatically inserting one track break. And I didn't even set the press the auto button.
I'm using TDK Music CD-R disc to record on. They sound and play fine in the Teac CD RW880, the Pionner
I have some cassettes I recorded off many of the Chicago radio stations and want to transfer some to CD. The drive belt on my Pioneer PL600 Turntable died three days before I received the CD reacorder. I'm waiting to get the belts from Pioneer so I can start recording my LP's.
I recorded 2 CD's of songs off the radio. I also copied some pre-recorded CD's for use in the car. Of the 47 songs I recorded from the CD's, the CD Recorder only missed automatically inserting one track break. And I didn't even set the press the auto button.
I'm using TDK Music CD-R disc to record on. They sound and play fine in the Teac CD RW880, the Pionner
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At last ! I have searched for a reasonably priced single disc no frills recorder for quite some time and I have finally found it ! I made my first disc, on the first try, no hassels, no troubles. This made a very clean copy of an LP from the 60's long out of print. (which is why I purchased this deck). The only hitch is you must use "digital audio" blank discs. You cannot use regular digital CDR (that you would normally use on a PC). That aside, this Teac made a fine copy and very easily. In other words NOT ONE ruined disc trying to figure things out. I most strongly recommend this product to anyone with a large vinyl collection or with any amount of vinyl that is long out of print and/or not available on cd. Now I can listen to Jean Luc Ponty's "Sunday Walk" anywhere, even in my car ! To top it off, this TEAC is not only a fine cd recorder but also a very nice player as well, (with headphone jack and headphone level control) and at this price, all I have to say is....Buy this Pro
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At last ! I have searched for a reasonably priced single disc no frills recorder for quite some time and I have finally found it ! I made my first disc, on the first try, no hassels, no troubles. This made a very clean copy of an LP from the 60's long out of print. (which is why I purchased this deck). The only hitch is you must use "digital audio" blank discs. You cannot use regular digital CDR (that you would normally use on a PC). That aside, this Teac made a fine copy and very easily. In other words NOT ONE ruined disc trying to figure things out. I most strongly recommend this product to anyone with a large vinyl collection or with any amount of vinyl that is long out of print and/or not available on cd. Now I can listen to Jean Luc Ponty's "Sunday Walk" anywhere, even in my car ! To top it off, this TEAC is not only a fine cd recorder but also a very nice player as well, (with headphone jack and headphone level control) and at this price, all I have to say is....Buy this Pro
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I needed something to record my practice sessions since no one has tape
recorders anywhere we are forced to record on CD's.
This thing works fabulous. I recorded 11 tracks today and they sound
excellent you've just got to remember to buy the CD's with "Digital Audio" on them otherwise you won't record anything.
I recommend this or you can spen 500 - 1000.00 and try to find happiness.
recorders anywhere we are forced to record on CD's.
This thing works fabulous. I recorded 11 tracks today and they sound
excellent you've just got to remember to buy the CD's with "Digital Audio" on them otherwise you won't record anything.
I recommend this or you can spen 500 - 1000.00 and try to find happiness.
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I bought this machine about a month ago. I do a lot of analog recording,
so I bought this with that in mind. I have a four-year-old Harmon/Kardon
CDR-26 that still works great, but I wanted something to take some of
load off the H/K reserving it for just duplicating a copy now and then.
I like the Teac, mostly because it is so easy to use. The volume level
is best left alone as it is usually set perfectly. I found that if I
adjust the volume much higher than O the recording has some very mild
distortion. The controls are easy to use and so is the remote. I will
say that if you are not the type of person to sit and make recordings
for hours at a time, you should not buy a machine like this one. Tracks
have to be manually input as the recording progresses. Not a problem if
you enjoy doing it, but a hassle to anyone else. I would recommend this
machine to any audio fanatic with lots of music in their collections, who
has the patience to sit and make their own digital recordings from analog
so I bought this with that in mind. I have a four-year-old Harmon/Kardon
CDR-26 that still works great, but I wanted something to take some of
load off the H/K reserving it for just duplicating a copy now and then.
I like the Teac, mostly because it is so easy to use. The volume level
is best left alone as it is usually set perfectly. I found that if I
adjust the volume much higher than O the recording has some very mild
distortion. The controls are easy to use and so is the remote. I will
say that if you are not the type of person to sit and make recordings
for hours at a time, you should not buy a machine like this one. Tracks
have to be manually input as the recording progresses. Not a problem if
you enjoy doing it, but a hassle to anyone else. I would recommend this
machine to any audio fanatic with lots of music in their collections, who
has the patience to sit and make their own digital recordings from analog
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I love this machine. I have hundreds of LPs and cassettes I want to get to CD (without using a computer). It is basic, simple and a great worker. I've already transferred many LPs and cassettes without any problems at all. I'm not an audiophile but the sound quality is terrific to me.
Why not 5 stars: I'm someone who has not set up a component system in many years, so take that into account....but I felt the set up diagram was woefully inadequate for what this machine does. This machine is marketed to the analog to digital crowd yet the set up diagram had no instructions for where to plug in the analog source (LP, cassette player). The instructions include no toll free helpline. It took me 2 days to get the set up done correctly. I'm embarrassed to say I used the 800 number for my amplifier manufacturer (not TEAC) and got them to walk me through it. It only took him a minute but bless that guy's heart!
After the set up issues were resolved, I've got nothing but praise for this unit.
Why not 5 stars: I'm someone who has not set up a component system in many years, so take that into account....but I felt the set up diagram was woefully inadequate for what this machine does. This machine is marketed to the analog to digital crowd yet the set up diagram had no instructions for where to plug in the analog source (LP, cassette player). The instructions include no toll free helpline. It took me 2 days to get the set up done correctly. I'm embarrassed to say I used the 800 number for my amplifier manufacturer (not TEAC) and got them to walk me through it. It only took him a minute but bless that guy's heart!
After the set up issues were resolved, I've got nothing but praise for this unit.
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I think it works great! The sound is almost as good as original when recording from tape. My wife cannot tell the difference. Like that it shows how much time is left on disc after each track is recorded.
Manual is best way to record. But you do need to use CD's marked (For audio or marked Music, CD-music) When I used regular disc it would not work.
Also good you can control audio level when recording.
Manual is best way to record. But you do need to use CD's marked (For audio or marked Music, CD-music) When I used regular disc it would not work.
Also good you can control audio level when recording.
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I bought this for my Berkshire Hypnosis office so I could offer my clients a CD recording of the session. I couldn't be more pleased. This thing is exactly what I needed. Its use is quite intuitive. Here's all I have to do:
1) After I push the button to indicate if the source is Digital or Analog (RCA inputs),
2) I slide in the blank Music/Audio CD-R (I chose TDK per someone's prior recommendation).
3) Then I push Record. This pauses the recording so that I can...
4) Check my recording input levels and adjust them easily by the little knob below the Record button.
5) Push Play to record.
6) I record my session. It tells me exactly how long the recording is while recording.
7) Since I pushed the Manual button, I can push Record anytime to tell the recorder to start a new "song." (I like this because I can go to song 2 on the CD, for example, to hear my deepening suggestion; song 3 for the therapy portion; song 4 for the awakening, and so on.)
8) Once the session is over, I slowly
1) After I push the button to indicate if the source is Digital or Analog (RCA inputs),
2) I slide in the blank Music/Audio CD-R (I chose TDK per someone's prior recommendation).
3) Then I push Record. This pauses the recording so that I can...
4) Check my recording input levels and adjust them easily by the little knob below the Record button.
5) Push Play to record.
6) I record my session. It tells me exactly how long the recording is while recording.
7) Since I pushed the Manual button, I can push Record anytime to tell the recorder to start a new "song." (I like this because I can go to song 2 on the CD, for example, to hear my deepening suggestion; song 3 for the therapy portion; song 4 for the awakening, and so on.)
8) Once the session is over, I slowly
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This recorder/player has one of the better warranties, is very simple to operate and does a nice job. If you are new to cd recording, read the manual, ruin a few cds and in very short order, all will be well. Also, read the reviews on Amazon. I found them to be very helpful. I have run about 30 memorex music cds through with good results.
Almost forgot to mention that that the price of this machine compared to others of like value is very good.
Almost forgot to mention that that the price of this machine compared to others of like value is very good.
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I found myself in a position where I needed to convert over 50 long audio cassettes and several DATs to CD and possibly to MP3 later. The prospect of having to use my computer was not inviting, I need the computer to do other things and it would have forced me to buy a large drive to deal with the files. After some research into the few CD recorders available and judging from the other reviews here, I decided to go with this model since it was around the same price as the hard drive I would have needed.
This couldn't be a simpler device to use. Especially from my DAT player, hook up the supplied optical cable, adjust the audio level and record. It automatically creates tracks, either from silent areas of a certain length or from the track divisions encoded on the DAT. The audio cassettes are little more tricky as the automatic track division can only be activated if the tape hiss is below a certain db. An easy adjustment can fix that. Anyway, the creation of a CD couldn't have been easier:
This couldn't be a simpler device to use. Especially from my DAT player, hook up the supplied optical cable, adjust the audio level and record. It automatically creates tracks, either from silent areas of a certain length or from the track divisions encoded on the DAT. The audio cassettes are little more tricky as the automatic track division can only be activated if the tape hiss is below a certain db. An easy adjustment can fix that. Anyway, the creation of a CD couldn't have been easier:
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I'm mainly recording from other cd's & mini discs & am very pleased with the ease & quality of the CD-RW880. I replaced a Philips(trash) with this unit & i'm useing TDK discs & haven't had any problems at all. I recorded a few songs to check it out within minutes of setting it up & found it to be very easy to figure out. With the volume controls on the unit & remote, it's easy to fade in & out. I would highly recommend this unit to anybody thinking of getting a cd recorder & not wanting to spend alot of money.
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I am using the CD-RW880 primarily to make CDs from vinyl. The RW880 does a very fine job of this. It is easy to use, although the manual could be clearer. The auto track feature that is supposed to automatically place track breaks onto the CD before/after songs does not work when converting LPs to CDs. However, track breaks can easily be put in manually. Sound quality is excellent, the sound that goes in is the sound that comes out. Overall, the RW880 get high marks. The only reason that the RW880 did not get 5 stars is that I have only had the machine for a month and can not comment on longevity.
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If my goal was to transfer analog data to CD then this machine does exactly what it presents to do. Connected to my reciever, making the new digital product was easy and intuitive, for those of us who don't like to read the instructions til later. My 33 year old Philosphy Class cassettes are now digital in format and are available to use "as is"...or modify with other software. The CD's produced by the Teac CD-RW880 Recorder play equally well on my computer, DVD player, or X-Box. Now I need to tackle all the vinyl Jazz and it should be just as easy.
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I was scared off of the Sony recorder by the customer reviews, and by noticing the high number of those units listed on eBay as refurbished. I've only been using the Teac for a short time, but I find it extremely easy to use. I've been using TDK music cd's and have had no problems whatsoever. I purchased this unit to convert all of my lp's to cd format. I only wish the recorder had the capability to sense the end of one lp song and start a new track on the cd before recording the next lp song. Overall, I'm very happy with this recorder. My lp's sound great on cd.
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First, a clarification about one of the listed features. It's noted that the unit will stop recording after 5 seconds of silence -- this is a digital only feature and does not apply to analog recording. I'd thought this to be a great feature in case I walked away while recording an lp, but that's just not the case.
Second, will it consistantly detect and insert a track while recording from lp or tape? No, though I have had it work perfectly on a few occassions. What's frustrating is that there's been no rhyme or reason to it. It hasn't always been dependent on the sensitivity level set for detecting tracks, or the condition of the lp and any scratches it may or may not have. Nothing obvious. On the positive, I haven't had it set erroneous track marks during quit passages, and I personally haven't had any issues with adding tracks manually.
The Quick-Start Recording Guide they provide -- an oversized sheet with connections and a 5-step recording process -- is at once patronizing and
Second, will it consistantly detect and insert a track while recording from lp or tape? No, though I have had it work perfectly on a few occassions. What's frustrating is that there's been no rhyme or reason to it. It hasn't always been dependent on the sensitivity level set for detecting tracks, or the condition of the lp and any scratches it may or may not have. Nothing obvious. On the positive, I haven't had it set erroneous track marks during quit passages, and I personally haven't had any issues with adding tracks manually.
The Quick-Start Recording Guide they provide -- an oversized sheet with connections and a 5-step recording process -- is at once patronizing and
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great product. i would recommened this cd burner to anyone who likes recording. even old store bought cassette tapes sound great when i copied them to cd.
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After reading the horror story reviews for the "Sony RCDW500C Compact Disc Player / Recorder" I was very nervous about purchasing The Teac cd recorder. Especially since I was going to buy it before hearing about anyone else's opinion.
I'm glad I took the plunge. This unit is doing everything, and more than, I hoped.
I was making my first recording off an lp in about 5 minutes after hooking the unit up. Most of the procedure was intuitive.
The quick guide sheet got me 90% of the way towards making my first cd. Reading the manual completed the task. The quick guide sheet left out one little but important step; Defining where the music was coming from. The unit can record from an analog (record player, audio tape, etc.) or digital device (cd player). I had to define that before I could make my 1st recording. The quick guide sheet doesn't mention that. I had to read the manual to get that info. Other than that one minor flaw the unit works great. I was impressed with the unit's
I'm glad I took the plunge. This unit is doing everything, and more than, I hoped.
I was making my first recording off an lp in about 5 minutes after hooking the unit up. Most of the procedure was intuitive.
The quick guide sheet got me 90% of the way towards making my first cd. Reading the manual completed the task. The quick guide sheet left out one little but important step; Defining where the music was coming from. The unit can record from an analog (record player, audio tape, etc.) or digital device (cd player). I had to define that before I could make my 1st recording. The quick guide sheet doesn't mention that. I had to read the manual to get that info. Other than that one minor flaw the unit works great. I was impressed with the unit's
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