Steepletone SMC595 Boston Music Player / Recorder

PLEASE NOTE: The Steepletone Boston is now discontinued. However, the Steepletone Olympic Music Player & Recorder - a new and improved model - is now available.

With the Steepletone SMC595 Boston Music Player & Recorder, you can play vinyl, CDs, tapes or FM/MW radio and record vinyl, CD or tape direct to CD – all at the touch of a button and without a computer.

The Steepletone music centre is incredibly simple to use; select and play your chosen record/tape/CD, press record on the CD recorder (burner) and transfer your music onto a new CD.

As well as saving old vinyl and cassettes to digital you can also make copies of your existing CDs, and you can even connect any external audio device (e.g. 8-track recorder, reel-to-reel player, MP3 etc) to the unit’s 3.5mm line-in Aux input to record this to CD too - all without the need for a PC.

Also available is a 3" Powered Satellite Subwoofer, ideal for providing an extra bass sound quality. Input lead & AC included.

• 33 / 45 / 78 rpm semi-automatic turntable
• Full-function CD player
• Tape cassette player
• FM/MW radio
• Built-in CD recorder (CD burner)
• Track separation function for CD album recording
• X-Bass function for enhanced bass sound
• Detachable stereo speakers (20W p.m.p.o.)
• 3.5mm line-in jack for playing music from MP3 player / iPod
• Audio-out (RCA) jack for connecting to and playing via an additional stereo system
• Contemporary black finish with a choice of sleek gloss black or silver fascia
• Hinged see-through lid
• Backlit LCD Display
• Headphone socket
• Remote control
• 45rpm spindle adaptor supplied
• Measures 32cm W x 28cm D x 22cm H (lid closed)

Q: Can I download instructions for this product?
A: Yes, you can download a PDF copy of the instructions for this product by clicking here

Q: I require further information regarding this product, who do I call?
A: Please call the manufacturer's customer support helpline on 08457 585 681

Q: How is the unit powered?
A: Using the AC mains electric (lead supplied)

Q: Does this only transfer music or is it also a player?
A: It plays vinyl, tape, CD, and radio, AND ALSO transfers vinyl, tape, external audio sources, CD and radio to CD or MP3. So it is both a player, and a CD/MP3 recorder

Q: Can I connect my iPod/MP3 player and copy this to a new CD also?
A: Yes. Simply connect the iPod to the 3.5mm line-in jack, press play on your iPod, and record on the CD burner. To separate tracks you will need to press the ‘track separation’ button (as you would when transferring vinyl to new CD)

Q: Can I record Radio directly to CD using this machine?

A: No, you will need to connect an external radio player to the unit via AUX IN to record radio to CD. Alternatively, the Steepletone Edinburgh Music Player / Recorder does record radio directly to CD

Q: How do you ensure ‘track separation’?
A: This is addressed on page E7 of he instructions. Briefly, the ‘manual’ way to separate tracks is to press the Track Separation button on front panel whenever you want to separate tracks. The ‘automatic’ way can be set to 3 different sound levels -20db, -30db and -40db in essence this senses the pause.. so for pop and speech on auto you would use -20db, but for say classical, were there can be pauses within the track -40db would be best.. for definite track separation manually pressing the TS button is best

Q: This website and an advert I've recently seen in the paper states the speakers are 20 watts but the speakers themselves say 5W. Which is correct?
A: This website and the advert states the speakers are 20 watts PMPO and the speakers state they are 5 watts RMS. They are therefore both correct, just different measures

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Excellent tonal quality. This device was purchased in order to convert cassettes and records into cd's. First class. It is excactly what I wanted and am quite pleased with the unit. Thanks so much
Thomas Campbell, Ardrossan

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lovely tone to the player.can't find fault with anything. would recommend to friends
ELENA SHEPHERD, DUNDEE

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Excellent sound and compact, will practicably fit anywhere in the home. Still finding out about the controls etc, but very happy with the system.
Barry Hamilton, Leeds

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I'm really impressed with this unit, it is really easy to use and the instruction manual, sent along with it makes recording very easy to do.
KAREN MCNEIL, GLASGOW

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This is easy to operate and understand and I prefer to use this method than downloading onto a pc first
V Smith, Chatham

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Great to hear my old vinyl albums again, look forward to being able to burn them onto the CD's. Instructions look fine.
Susan Craddock, Reading

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I ordered the product on 11/12/2010 and it was delivered on Friday 17/12 - despite the weather! Used the product on xmas day and surprised that you can even make cds from 78rpm discs. Excellent
Stephen Francis-Weatherall, Gravesend

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Excellent piece of equipment I am most pleased with, and would recommend it.
Ken Clark, Wallasey

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Very pleased with unit and available functions.
David Blane, Lochgelly

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All functions tested and used. Overall, not a bad unit.
Michael May, Huntingdon

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Every aspect of the machine is working perfectly. Very impressed.
ROBERT OWEN, BATHGATE

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Brilliant everything first class
Thomas Walsh, Isle of Man

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Does everything it claims.
John Bennett, Romsey

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Not long received it, so haven't had time to use it much yet. But, so far, it seems fine. Simple to set up and use. Quality seems very good, but the unit a little noisy motor wise.
Peter Thorne, Potters Bar

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Well packaged, value for money. Lived up to advertisement.
Anne Shaw, Walsall

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All systems seem to perform well so first impressions are good. The proof of the pudding though will be in the eating, after a deal of use.
John Spencer, Leicester

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delighted with my purchase, very good sound.
christabel tait, brae

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THIS IS A FAB PIECE OF KIT.
CHRISTINE ROWLAND, MANCHESTER

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Brilliant
Maureen Dobb, Leicester

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I have only given 4* as I have only "explored" the functions briefly, but I am impressed withthe item.
Pauline Bolam, Chelmsford

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Roy Boffin, Thetford

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JIM MULHERON, Airdrie

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I am very pleased with the machine, my only gripe is that the track separation is not instant and takes a few seconds.
Paul Anderson, Norbury

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Reginald Dickson, Wigston

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As I have only had the item in question set up for a few days and not yet used all of its capabilities, so find it hard to comment at this stage, however it does look goog and if it does all that it says it can will suit me very well. I bought it so that I could again play tapes, and convert them to CD if i so wishhed. We have a collection of vynil too which I'd like converted to CD, so when time permits that is my intention.
Marion Smith, DENNY

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At this point I see no need to rate it lower, time will tell!!
Marion Smith, DENNY

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spot on
david kerry, Belper

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Excellent - just what I needed.
Alison Stevens, Shipston-on-Stour

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Excellent quality - nice and compact.
Hilton D Richards, Swansea

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it would prrhaps be a good idea to have a lifting arm for the stylus
WILLIAM ELLIOT PATTERSON, Keighley