Jensen JTA-385 Unboxing & Review!

Probably one of the most intriguing all in ones I have ever seen! We first encountered the prototype back at CES 2020 (link to that show below) but will the production unit live up to the hype? Check out this video to find out!

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[paulblackman]

I do like the hole in the cassette player for adjusting the play head. That’s a good little piece of attention to detail they could have left out but they didn’t.

[JANEWAY]

Am I the only one that misses your daily shows???!!!

This certainly looks like a good overall starter unit. The only thing that they could have added would have been a CD player. If they had that, then you wouldn’t need anything else.

The one thing I would tell someone who wants to buy this unit, is what you mentioned— get a diamond stylus. The sound quality will be improved and it won’t wear out as quickly.

[billstill]

Just a helpful hint: I had been using Crosley units for years and always had the issue of the motors burning out because of what I think caused the motor burnout issue - the heavy rubber mats on the units. I then bought a Jensen and noticed that the rubber mat for record protection was also absurdly heavy so I removed that and substituted a light foam sheet which I cut in a circular shape and placed on the turntable. This unit has so far been working out perfectly with no issues for over 5 years now. Those heavy rubber mats are what causes motor burnouts - get rid of them! Thanks for explaining impedance fixing - it worked wonderfully on my Jensen - now the sound is not thin and sharp!

[jro]

This has that classic look of the mid 70's stereos I grew up with it looks like it is well made and sound was not bad the minor thing I don't like is the dust cover it should at least cover the whole top of unit you don't want dust also getting on cassette deck or at least make it look nicer it looked kind of flimsy buy other than that it looks great and unique JRo

[rod-bits-and-pieces]

Actually looks and sounds very good. The cheapo units are certainly improving and what impresses me most is a stereo head on the cassette deck. Wonder if the UK will get that model? Great review as usual..👍

[recordlistener]

I hooked this up to my 1978 soundesign 8 track receiver for bigger sound.

[edwincancelii]

My personal favorite, is the pitch control.

[georgeboubous]

I shaw 9.55 in the meter while measuring the tracking force but as it turned out it actually was 5.56 upside down.

[chippe]

I love the look of this so much that I ordered one. I don’t need it as I have several TEAC all in ones, but I just had to have this!

[tobymummert]

Keep the videos coming Mr. Record-ology Dude Man! I really enjoy this one!

[michelleknight]

Nice system. Looks like a music centre type that was popular in the late 70s and early 80s.

[olds]

Is it me or was there a good amount of wow and flutter both on the tape mechanism and the record player? If only they made this with a magnetic cartridge and mechanism like an AT-L3600. I like the overall look, that's awesome. And at a price range of about $120-$130 it's a nice setup.

[michaelelsy]

You where using the pitch control on the cassette deck not the tone control.

[robbalboni]

nice looking unit, seems to be a step up from other similar units. i like the fact it has a pitch control and tone.nice that they included a cassette deck, not a bad unit all in all, thanks for sharing

[plana]

Just to let you know it's unavailable at the present time via Amazon, so anyone wanting one might have to shop around.

[adrianandkatrinadove]

i went to the local market today, a different one to the usual place i go, and purchased a technics turntable and this is nothing compared to that deck...i bet the famous radio DJ "Kid Jensen" would sound rich through this deck, on FM.That deck sure knows how to turn, ...its turned me on....looking gravy, i mean groovy man...

[chrisblackburn]

Great video. I really like the unit might have to pick one up. Keep up the great work. Have a great holiday 😎👍

[clintondoner]

Will it hookup to my stereo receiver being it has its own speakers!!! LOVE THE SHOW!!!

[hahaahah]

The only things I don’t like about these are the plasticky and shinny look where they designed it with the metal look in mind

[nickbitten]

This unit does look pretty good. It' s a shame when we have to check if it is a stereo head on the cassette deck - sign of the times i guess. Have to admit it seemed better than first expected- is the platter quite small ( looked like it)? Anyway, keep up the videos- twice a week does seem to suit both you and your audience. Best wishes from England.