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re: Audiophile/Vinyl Thread - Post Pics, Advice, Questions, Setups, etc.
Posted on 8/21/17 at 8:46 pm to Judge Smails
Posted on 8/21/17 at 8:46 pm to Judge Smails
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Total noob question here: Is the Audio Technica AT-LP120-USB the best "starter" turntable? If not, any recs are appreciated.
What is your budget and what do you already have? There are people on here that know more than me, but I have just spent a lot of time on this same chase.
I'll start by saying that this table has an ok entry level cartirdge, has a reputation for sounding pretty good, and is speed stable. It has a USB which will allow you to rip your vinyl to digital files. It also has a built-in preamp, which is a money saver, but in my mind a less-desirable setup. It is also plasticky, and though it is substantial in terms of weight, I don't know that I would consider it as weighty in all the right places, especially the thin aluminum platter.
It is generally going to run you around $300 - if I were wanting a "DJ-style" table, I would try to stretch the budget to $375-$400 for a used Technics SL-1200 Mk2.
If you want to buy new, near this price range you have Pro-ject debut carbon, Rega Planar 1, or Music hall 2.2. In that price range, I would definitely look at U-turn Orbit w/ their pluto preamp and Ortofon 2M Red cartridge and you can come in under $350 - American made with supposed excellent customer service.
Check out the link I am going to post below. Also check out the turntable forum over at vinylengine and at stevehoffman.tv - plenty of great info there and some specific threads on entry TT's under $500.
I recently did this, and ended up getting a good deal on a very well taken care of used Rega Planar 3 with a really nice cartridge (Sumiko Blue Point II MC) for under $500. I spent a lot of time trolling eBay, craigslist, Audiogon, USAuidomart and talking to sellers before nailing one down.
There are real experts here who will chime in as well. I am new to this, but tend to be OCD when I get into things. Good luck and have fun.
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