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This is a comprehensive review of the Onkyo CP-1050 turntable. I have 30 years of experience with turntables, including setup, troubleshooting, and restoration. If you're in a hurry and don't want to read the whole thing, skip ahead to the last two paragraphs which summarize my findings.
The designers of the new Onkyo CP-1050 clearly wanted to differentiate it from the crowded field of DJ-oriented direct drive turntables on the market, eschewing painted plastic in favor of woodgrain fiberboard. The styling seems to be inspired by the late 1970s turntables of Pioneer and Yamaha. That time period was arguably the pinnacle of turntable design and quality, so mimicking that era is definitely not a bad thing.
The base of the turntable is surprisingly heavy. It seems solid and well put together; I detected no creaks, rattles, or looseness. The materials all have a pleasing look and feel. Despite its hefty weight, it is very resonant and susceptible to vibrations during operation: if I tap the base with my finger while playing a record, it sounds like a bongo drum through my speakers.
The frosted aluminum platter looks great and appears to be perfectly flat, although I was disappointed by how thin and light it is. A heavier platter might have reduced the amount of "wow & flutter" this turntable exhibits. As a musician I found this occasionally annoying but others with less sensitive hearing might not notice it. It was most noticeable when listening to things like sustained piano notes, which this turntable sometimes reproduced with a warble rather than a steady clear tone. The motor and the platter bearing are both relatively quiet during operation.
33 and 45 speeds are both within spec, as one would expect from a turntable with quartz speed control. The buttons for speed, power, and start/stop all have a pleasant feel.
The platter mat, which is more important than one might think, is made of soft rubber approximately 2mm thick, far superior to the thin felt mats included with many of today's turntables. The CP-1050's rubber mat unfortunately has a sticky feel and is quite a dust magnet.
The dust cover is of surprisingly high quality, as good or better than the turntable dust covers of yesteryear. The hinges seem sturdy enough, but they're plastic so it's probably a good idea to be gentle with them.
Gold-plated RCA jacks are found on the back of the turntable. The grounding wire is attached to the included set of no-frills RCA cables, which is unusual and it's unclear what sort of problem this is supposed to solve. If you decide to upgrade your RCA cables you'll still need the stock cables in order to ground the turntable.
The headshell, made from some sort of alloy and painted black, mimics the styling (but not the quality or precision) of the classic Technics headshell. It gets the job done, but for a higher quality replacement I recommend the LP Gear High Definition headshell; it's made from better quality materials and comes with much better wires.
Likewise, the tonearm seems to be inspired by the Technics Universal tonearm, at least visually. Mechanically it's not in the same league. It's positioned about 2mm too high, resulting in the stylus having a slight "nose in" angle on the record. This isn't a big deal with the included stylus, but it could pose a problem if you want to upgrade to a better stylus (more on that later).
The cuing lever is made of flimsy plastic; it bends under moderate pressure and feels like it could break easily. The arm lifter doesn't lift the tonearm as high as it should. This wasn't a problem when I was playing thin records, but when I was playing thick records (like those from the '50s and '60s, or today's 180g heavyweight audiophile discs), the needle was unable to clear the record. This required me to lift or lower the tonearm by hand, defeating the purpose of having a cuing lever at all. Lifter height might be adjustable, but instructions for adjusting it are not in the owners manual, and Onkyo doesn't offer a separate service manual on their web site. [Update: After some trial and error I discovered that lifter height can be adjusted via a small screw in the lifter platform. In order to turn the screw you must press down firmly on the platform. Turning the screw counterclockwise increases height; turning it clockwise reduces height.]
Onkyo provides a two year warranty on most of their products, but the CP-1050 has only a one year warranty. I contacted Onkyo Customer Support by phone to ask about the problem with the arm lifter; I listened to on-hold music for 44 minutes before I was finally connected to a representative. The person I spoke with said the arm lifter height is not adjustable [this turned out to be false; see above] and that my problem must be a manufacturing defect. I later figured out how to adjust it on my own but Onkyo's support reps apparently have not been given adequate training or documentation regarding this turntable. Online support options are limited, too: their message board does not have a section for turntable issues, and their email support form does not list turntables among the products available for support.
Onkyo's web site describes the CP-1050 as an audiophile-grade turntable. Despite its pricetag and description, it has a few key shortcomings that prevent it from being audiophile-grade. One of the biggest omissions is tonearm height adjustment, a feature usually found on other turntables in this price range. Onkyo's choice not to offer this feature is confusing, especially in light of the dial-like object at the base of the tonearm which gives the illusion of adjustability. The absence of this feature isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but it does limit the possibility of using higher quality cartridges and stylii which require precise arm height adjustment. Azimuth adjustment is another feature typically found on turntables in this price bracket, but you won't find it on the CP-1050, and this further limits the audiophile's ability to take full advantage of better cartridges and stylii. You'll just have to trust that azimuth was set correctly at the factory -- which, given the aforementioned quality control issues, is a bit of a gamble.
Onkyo equipped the turntable with an Audio-Technica AT-3600L cartridge. There are several different versions of the AT-3600 series; L denotes the heavy-tracking version, designed to withstand the vibration and abuse of record changers, jukeboxes, and sub-$100 disposable turntables. Onkyo's choice here can only be described as puzzling. At 3.5g, the vertical tracking force (VTF) is substantially heavier than most audiophiles would need or want. The non-L version of the AT-3600 tracks at a much gentler 2g, sounds better, and costs no more than the L version. The CP-1050's antiskating dial maxes out at 3g -- half a gram shy of what the L cartridge requires -- further confounding those of us who are scratching our heads at Onkyo's strange cartridge choice. Nevertheless, the AT-3600L is capable of producing very good sound, and it has a particular affinity for records that are older and not well cared for, tracking with ease while offering punchy bass and clear highs. Mine was not aligned correctly at the factory, but the stock stylus is quite forgiving of poor alignment.
CP-1050 owners and potential buyers should be advised that the replacement stylus listed in the owners manual, DN-105ST, is incorrect. If you purchase a DN-105ST stylus it will not fit, and many vendors will not allow you to return a stylus once it has been opened. Fortunately the correct replacement stylus (ATN3600L) is readily available, and there are several upgrade stylii compatible with this cartridge that offer better audio quality, better tracking, and reduced record wear.
Unless you plan on replacing the entire cartridge, I strongly recommend upgrading the stylus immediately, and keeping the stock stylus as a spare. The best place to start is the "211-DE-copy" stylus manufactured by renowned Japanese stylus maker JICO and sold in the U.S. by TurntableNeedles. For less than $30 you get a better elliptical diamond, a better alloy cantilever, a softer suspension system, and an integrated stylus guard. It tracks at a much gentler 1.25g to 2.5g (2g optimal), has better stereo separation, and much less distortion, especially on the inner grooves. It's really a no-brainer, and if you can make only one upgrade to this turntable, that's the one you should make.
This assumes, of course, that you received a turntable with the correct tonearm height and correct azimuth. If yours are out of spec, as mine are, you may not be able to take full advantage of what a better stylus can offer -- unless you have the patience and knowledge to work around these problems by experimenting with mats of different thicknesses or adding a shim between the headshell and the cartridge. You'll also want to make sure your cartridge is correctly aligned before you install a new stylus, since better quality stylii are much less forgiving of improper alignment and can damage your records if not aligned correctly. The owners manual offers no instructions on alignment. Third-party web sites like VinylEngine are good resources for learning how to do this.
With a street price of $500, I find it difficult to recommend this turntable. Aside from handsome styling, the CP-1050 has no advantage over the Audio-Technica LP120, which costs only half as much as the Onkyo and is almost identical from a mechanical standpoint. For the same price as the Onkyo, there are several turntables that truly meet the audiophile standard and blow the Onkyo out of the water: the Pro-Ject Debut Carbon DC ($449) and the Pro-Ject RPM1.3 ($499) are two great examples. Both offer a better tonearm, a better cartridge, a better platter, and greater potential for future upgrades. Or, if you want to spend less, you can still get a table that handily beats the Onkyo: the $300 U-Turn Orbit Plus surpasses the Onkyo in every way except styling.
Bottom line: the CP-1050 seems like a halfhearted effort on Onkyo's part. They did such a nice job with the styling and the choice of materials, but the turntable falls short in all other areas and the pricetag simply cannot be justified. Is it capable of producing good sound? Absolutely. Does it sound better or function better than turntables in the $300 range? Absolutely not. Even if they lowered the price to $250 it would still be difficult to recommend this turntable over the Audio-Technica LP120. If they lowered it to $200 I would give it an additional star and I would recommend it with the caveat that it's only suited for experienced turntable users who aren't afraid to make adjustments and modifications in order to compensate for the various flaws I described above.