- Does the Crosley Scout need a preamp?
- Yes. It has no built-in phono stage, so you need a separate phono preamp or an amplifier with a phono input before it will play through powered speakers.
- Does it come with a cartridge?
- It ships without a pre-mounted cartridge, so you buy and install one yourself. That means aligning it and setting tracking force before the first play.
- Can it play 78 RPM records?
- Yes, it has 33, 45 and 78 RPM settings. You need a 78-compatible stylus, since the standard LP stylus is too fine for shellac records.
- Can I connect it to a Bluetooth speaker?
- Yes. The Scout sends audio over Bluetooth to wireless speakers and headphones, and it also has standard wired outputs.
- Is it good for DJing?
- No. It is a belt-drive deck with no anti-skate or pitch control, so it is meant for listening, not mixing or scratching.
- How does it compare with the Audio-Technica AT-LP60X?
- The AT-LP60X is fully automatic and comes with a pre-mounted cartridge and a built-in phono stage. The Scout is smaller, adds 78 RPM and Bluetooth, but asks you to fit a cartridge and supply a preamp.
- Where is the Crosley Scout cheapest?
- At Target, for $73.35, 18% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Crosley Scout?
- 4 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Target, Booksamillion, JCPenney.