- Which is better for a beginner?
- The Crosley C62, because it includes speakers, an amp and a preamp, so you can play a record out of the box. The Sound Burger needs external speakers or headphones and only plays 45 RPM records.
- Which sounds better?
- The C62 on paper: 0.15% wow and flutter and 72 dB signal to noise ratio beat the Sound Burger's under 0.25% and 50 dB. The C62's included speakers are the weak link, so its edge depends on what you connect.
- Can the Sound Burger play all my records?
- No. It plays 45 RPM only, so standard 33 1/3 LPs will not play at the correct speed. The C62 plays both 33 1/3 and 45 RPM.
- Which is easier to move around?
- The Sound Burger. It weighs 900 g and charges over USB-C. The C62 weighs 19.84 lbs and is built to stay in one place.
- Is the Sound Burger worth $199.00?
- It is worth it if portability and the retro design are what you want, and $199.00 at Best Buy as of November 7, 2026 is the only price we can confirm. If you mainly listen at home, the C62's full system is the better use of money.
- Do either need a separate preamp?
- No. Both have a built-in phono preamp. The C62 adds a power amp and speakers; the Sound Burger outputs line level, so you still need powered speakers or headphones.
