Finally, there's a way to burn vinyl to CD that doesn't require a computer or an engineering degree. With Teac's GF-350 turntable and CD recorder combo system, you simply load a blank CD-R or CD-RW, put on your LP, press "record," lower the tone arm, and press "play." You can record the entire album or simply pull select favorites from your entire collection to make your own unique compilations. Monitor your recording through the systems amplifier (3.5 watts per channel x 2) and twin 3-inch speakers, or avail yourself of the convenient front-panel .125-inch headphone jack.

The system is finished in black with a handsome woodgrain texture. Level meters and other CD feedback is visible from the system's backlit LCD. Please note that the GF-350 records only with CDs designated as "music" or "digital audio" (also CD-DA); computer-grade data CD-Rs are incompatible.

The GF-350 also offers features like automatic or manual track increment options (with 2 different level thresholds to choose from), manual record-level control, and an auxiliary set of RCA stereo analog audio inputs for recording from external sources like cassette, reel-to-reel tape, or even another CD player or MP3 player. Playback features include shuffle play, repeat play (1/all), and 32-track programming.

Tune in your favorite swing or big-band station on the rotary analog AM/FM tuner. The turntable supports 33-1/3, 45, or 78 rpm records, so you can play your entire collection--it even comes with a handy center-hole adapter for your 7-inch/45 rpm singles. A remote lets you operate everything from the comfort of your easy chair (but remember, you still have to get up to flip the records!).

What's in the Box
GF-350 system, 7-inch record adapter, a remote control, remote batteries, a user's manual, and warranty information.

Product Description
Turntable CD Recorder & Radio

Product Description
The 1930's were an age of lost innocence with a redefinition of wealth as people struggled to survive the depression and public works projects launched civilization further into the 20th century. The rumbling beginnings that would lead to World War II were beyond the horizon of life in the USA. Music was the thing and swing was king on radio waves and records. Teac GF-350 Nostalgia Stereo System is reminiscent of that period of the 20th century. It also adds a CD Recorder Player (records directly from turntable phono, or from an auxiliary input onto CDR CDRW discs). It lets you convert your old phonograph record collection into a modern CD collection. It's the best of both eras. 3-Speed Belt-drive turntable plays 78, 33, and 45 RPM records with automatic tonearm return at end of play Rotary volume control with on/off Function selector Backlit LCD Jack for adding optional headphone Wireless Remote Control 1 Auxiliary Audio input Requires 120V AC, 60Hz USA Plug (power cord included) Size WHD - 18.87 x 9.12 (unopened) x 15.00 Weighs - 22.5 pounds

Customer Reviews

Like most people considering this unit, I have loads of old vinyl LP's I want to record to CD. Prior to buying this unit I bought a Phillips CD recording deck for my stereo that has yet to record a single sound. I should have known - all the reviews on that unit mentioned the first units being returned due to not working - my mistake. This unit is far different in that respect - it arrived late yesterday afternoon vis UPS and I'm using it this morning successfully. As mentioned in other reviews, the sound quality out of the speakers is terrible - thin and tinny, no bass response. I did a lot of online poking around before buying - most info states it uses CD-R's, it doesn't - it requires audio CD-R's, often harder to find and not as cheap as a CD-R for your PC. A valid comment is that it would be better to have a built-in tape player instead of an unneeded radio tuner, but do you really still use your tape deck on your stereo much? I don't, and it's being moved to be connected to this unit permanently via the input jacks. It records to standard audio CD format so if, like me, you want to get MP3's off your records you'll need to rip the CD on your PC. I'd recommend ripping to WAV format so you can use a WAV editing program to clean up the sound a bit and maybe restore a bit of bass (depending on the ability of the WAV editor you use). All told, this is an effective and intuitive all-in-one unit that gets the job done. The CD recorder is a bit slow in reaction times. You can't hit pause betwen tracks on most records to create individual tracks because the pause function is too slow in its reaction time to stop/restart quickly enough to keep up with the LP. Also finalizing isn't terrifically intuitive. You must stop, switch from Phono to CD mode, reload the CD and start the finalizing process which gives no indication of when it's complete. With a bit of use and practice you'll "get it" pretty quickly - stock up on audio CD-R's - you'll go through a lot during the learning phase. I'd recommend this to most who, like me, are tired of trying to re-build their LP collection by buying a CD. For the same or less money than a component CD recording deck, this is pretty darned good. Do not think it can become the turntable for your primary stereo - no output jacks and not the planet's greatest turntable. TEAC is definitely not who they used to be back in the day. It's not totally crummy junk but distinctly not true "component quality" anymore.



I purchased this unit with 2 major ideas in mind. 1. I liked the look. 2. Convert all of my LP's and cassettes to CD. I did my homework including reading other reviews here. So there was really only a few surprises. This unit will not record onto computer cd's. It requires special audio grade cd's. These are a bit more difficult to find and I am concerned that with the emphasis on DVD's these days, the recordable audio cd will rapidly go the way of the 8-track.

Although it is clearly not up to audiophile standards, the unit functions well enough for my purposes. There are a few things that Teac could have done to make it a better buy. They could have installed output jacks to allow separate speakers to be used. The built-in speakers are too small & don't have the range. They cause the sound to be tinny with not nearly enough bass response. Fortunately this doesn't effect the recorded cd.

The automatic track division function doesn't work on any analog source. So unless you recording cd to cd, don't use it. You will have to monitor the recording and manually select where to put track divisions. No "set it & forget it" here.

The use of a ceramic cartridge turntable does have a major impact on the quality of recordings. Especially on the low end. You will have to make adjustments to the settings of your playback equipment to conpensate. And although the turntable is 3 speed, the needle is not 2 sided with a 78 needle in addition to the regular one. No 78 rpm needle is provided. DO NOT PLAY 78'S WITH A MODERN LP NEEDLE. YOU WILL DESTROY THE RECORD! I think providing a 78 needle for a turntable capable of playing 78's would have been a no-brainer. but then I am an old fart that is not locked into the digital mentality. Hey. I still listen to the radio.

I prefer the manual tuner. Radio signals, especially AM ones, tend to drift a bit and the digital receivers have a hard time bringing in a weak signal to lock in on. An external antenna jack would have been a nice addition but no such luck.

This unit costs about as much as a mid-range cd burner. But I would have payed another $100 to get a unit with the line-outs and a better turntable. The 78 needle should be a gimme. But the unit is functional as is and I will make much use of it. Finally, I think if they were going for the retro, stand alone radio look, a woodgrain cabinet would have been better suited.