Not everyone is going to need what the Teac LPR660USBPB has to offer, but just about everyone will be able to appreciate all of it. Featuring a tape deck, 3-speed turntable, AM/FM tuner, and a CD recorder, this monster will allow you to listen to multiple formats and record your tapes and records to CD. A USB output also allows you to digitize your music collection on your PC. It sounds good without any additional work, but make it a part of your home stereo system and you’ll get even better results. If you’re thinking about breakdancing in public, you are probably going to need one of these. With a major, early-eighties feel including bright LED lights, an LCD clock, and classic tuning nobs, you’re going to feel like you entered a time warp. Don’t worry, though; this boombox also has the modern functionality of Bluetooth and a USB connection so you can stream from your phone. But why would you do that when you have an amazing tape deck connected to four banging speakers? If you’re living in a cramped apartment or only looking for something for your bedside table, this NAXA will do just fine. It has a CD player that handles CDR and CDRW, a tape player/recorder, a radio tuner, and auxiliary ports so you can plug in your smartphone. This could also be perfect to bring on a romantic picnic; pop in your mixtape and watch the heartstrings melt. It doesn’t get much simpler than this: a radio tuner, a tape deck, and a handle. The Crosely CT200B-SI looks like it might be a prop from a Scorsese flick. But there is something to be said for the simplicity of the machine. It’s easily portable and includes a built-in microphone so you can personalize your mix tapes.
