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Turntable help
Posted on 7/31/15 at 9:05 pm
Posted on 7/31/15 at 9:05 pm
I'll admit that i'm a total vinyl noob and bought this because I had no idea what I was doing. It's just a bunch of cheap plastic and the turntable kept on rattling. When I tried to fix it it stopped working altogether, so i'm gonna send it back. Can someone please point me in the right direction here? I'm 20 (21 on Monday 
) and live in an apartment so I can't really be dropping 1000 bucks on a sweet set up. Just looking for a basic set up that's actually worth my money.
) and live in an apartment so I can't really be dropping 1000 bucks on a sweet set up. Just looking for a basic set up that's actually worth my money.
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Posted on 7/31/15 at 10:10 pm to Dr._Jimes_Tooper
Posted on 7/31/15 at 10:18 pm to Dr._Jimes_Tooper
Do you have a maximum amount you are willing to spend?
Posted on 7/31/15 at 10:25 pm to TheFolker
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Do you have a maximum amount you are willing to spend?
I don't really know where to start, let's say $400. Although that's not ideal. Closer to 200 if possible.
This post was edited on 7/31/15 at 10:33 pm
Posted on 7/31/15 at 10:31 pm to JumpingTheShark
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Brotha we got lots of folks that will help you out
I looked through the first few pages of that thread earlier but those setups looked really nice. I don't know much about reliable brands either.
Posted on 7/31/15 at 11:11 pm to Dr._Jimes_Tooper
Posted on 8/1/15 at 12:01 am to TheFolker
Is 350 the minimum I'm looking at shelling out? That's doable but it'll put a dent in my checking account. Im a student and I work at Lowe's so I'm not exactly rolling in cash at the moment 
. The MB is dead right now so I'll probably bump this tomorrow.
. The MB is dead right now so I'll probably bump this tomorrow.
Posted on 8/1/15 at 9:16 am to Dr._Jimes_Tooper
No. I just remembered those 2 from when I was looking. I just got my first turntable last fall so I'm a novice too.
Posted on 8/1/15 at 10:40 am to Dr._Jimes_Tooper
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Is 350 the minimum I'm looking at shelling out?
I think that Audio-Technica at around $250 is the absolute minimum - I don't think you have to spend $350 to $400, but you will have more choices if you do.
The $250 AT will seem like a Ferrari compared to the toy you bought, though.
ETA: Crap - you don't even have an amp or speakers do you?
I'll have to noodle on it some more.
This post was edited on 8/1/15 at 10:47 am
Posted on 8/1/15 at 10:47 am to TheFolker
Yeah, I'm going to echo this:
AT LP60 with speakers
Good call Folker - this is about your floor for anything remotely decent, self-contained vinyl playback rig.
However, I encourage you to consider that the turntable is only about 1/3 of the experience. Quality amplification and speakers - which will cost you, roughly $1000 as floor, just for them, are required to get the full benefits from vinyl in the first place.
The speakers with the above set up will quickly be relegated to Craig's List or Goodwill after you upgrade your backbone.
AT LP60 with speakers
Good call Folker - this is about your floor for anything remotely decent, self-contained vinyl playback rig.
However, I encourage you to consider that the turntable is only about 1/3 of the experience. Quality amplification and speakers - which will cost you, roughly $1000 as floor, just for them, are required to get the full benefits from vinyl in the first place.
The speakers with the above set up will quickly be relegated to Craig's List or Goodwill after you upgrade your backbone.
Posted on 8/1/15 at 11:55 am to Dr._Jimes_Tooper
I can't help here...he basically needs an entire audio system, with a TT, for $350
This post was edited on 8/1/15 at 11:56 am
Posted on 8/1/15 at 12:10 pm to Marco Esquandolas
Great price on a Debut Carbon. $329
Posted on 8/1/15 at 3:38 pm to TheFolker
Yeah im in over my head man i just don't make enough money. Friends told me i could get one for like a hundred dollars
Posted on 8/1/15 at 6:18 pm to Dr._Jimes_Tooper
If you can find a solid used one for around $400, it may end up being a good deal. $700 and you'll not need to upgrade for a while.
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