Submitted by sparksofthetempest t3_11h5xcg in BuyItForLife
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PoemHonest1394 t1_jarzze1 wrote
This is great! Thanks for sharing. I would o9ve to have that one myself.
sparksofthetempest OP t1_jas4zk5 wrote
Thanks! You’re welcome. I think many people aren’t aware that they actually made boomboxes back in the 80’s with linear turntables in them. It plays both sides without needing to take the album out.
sparksofthetempest OP t1_jas5596 wrote
Yes. Both sides without needing to take it out. It also plays 45s and you can even record the album onto the cassette using the cassette player.
WeirdEngineerDude t1_jas80ft wrote
Housemate of mine had one in college. Blew my mind when I saw it. Much good music poured forth from it.
Doesnthavetobeweird t1_jas9ogq wrote
How fast does it go through batteries?
Multigrain_Migraine t1_jasfras wrote
Oh wow, I never knew such a thing existed! I really want one now!
EdithSnodgrass t1_jasoyr0 wrote
Do the albums skip when you're walking down the street with it on your shoulder?
Xyspade t1_jat6z0d wrote
r/vintageaudio would love this
CynthiaMWD t1_jatdg4c wrote
Sharp was one of the most innovative & reliable companies on the planet back in the day.
sparksofthetempest OP t1_jate5dj wrote
Thanks! Unaware of that sub! Will post.
sparksofthetempest OP t1_jatfeju wrote
Considering it weighs almost 50 lbs. fully loaded with it’s 10 D batteries I haven’t done it for awhile (I’m almost 60) but from what I remember it only really does it if you bounce it off your shoulder when walking. It’s an absolute beast.
sparksofthetempest OP t1_jatfxen wrote
Honestly it depends on how much you play it, how loudly and what features you use (record player vs. tape deck vs. radio). I usually just plug it in with it’s cord.
sparksofthetempest OP t1_jatg9lv wrote
I originally saw it in NYC in the 80’s in an electronics store shop window (they were everywhere then) while on a college field trip and instantly fell in love with it. They do show up on EBAY regularly and there are YouTube vids of them in action.
Bluest_waters t1_jatjl5b wrote
Tempted by the fruit of another
Tempted but the truth is discovered
What's been going on
styroducky t1_jatjyyv wrote
20 D ENERGIZERS MOTHERFUCKER
Pixielo t1_jatocrr wrote
I just found a bunch on eBay. Fascinating!
Multigrain_Migraine t1_jatoy26 wrote
I'm just about old enough that I should have been right in the target demographic yet I never saw one before now! I did of course immediately start looking for one on eBay.
dnsdiva t1_jau0aub wrote
Phenomenal. And a great record.
VisualEyez33 t1_jau1mi5 wrote
March? What year?
Vinyl_Purest t1_jauz5p2 wrote
I have two of them.
TA-152 t1_jc16sg9 wrote
I don’t remember those. Cool.
Guitarytown t1_jarzjd7 wrote
Hold up a sec. Your vintage boombox plays vinyl LPs?