hey, i wanna take the vinyl plunge..
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can anyone recommend something under 200 that can be hooked up to home stereo?
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Here is a decent place to check different types of turntables. You can find one you like cheaper elsewhere but it is a good reference site.
http://www.needledoctor.com/Online-Store/Turntables
I am still contemplating what I want to get as well.
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150.00
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications ... CatId=4710
under 100..
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications ... CatId=4710
would also like to add to say away from " Crosley " i first bought the one that looks like a suitcase sucked bad ...
pioneer pl-12 belt drive turntable
pioneer sx-737 stereo receiver
pioneer floor speakers
ALL for under $200
shure V15 type IV cartridge/needle..... PRICELESS
http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp190/architectandbuilder/vinylsetup002.jpg
http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-AT ... 382&sr=8-2
What if one doesn't have a preamp?
then your receiver has to have a phono input. the vast majority of amps/receivers haven't been made with phono inputs for a while.
for the sony lx 250 - i dont recommend this one - I bought this as a cheapo temp turntable and it REALLY SUCKS. Its a belt drive (more like rubber band), no Tracking force adjustment - actually, no way to adjust anything on this one - basically a needle and outputs.
Dont waste your $ on cheapos like these, they will ruin your expensive PJam records!
i've never tried the 350 model, but by the specs, it looks much better.
What if one doesn't have a preamp?[/quote]
If your turntable has no preamp but your audio system has a phono input, it will work fine. If you just have a regular AUX input, you won't hear much even if you put the volume at maximum; you'll need to buy a separate preamp.
My audio system had no phono input so I chose to buy a turntable with a built-in preamp. I got a DENON DP-29F and I'm really satisfied with the sound.
what is the differnce? My stereo receiver has inputs for phono - but i can plug the RCA's into any of the inputs and it will work as long as the receiver has the correct one selected.
I have heard about this too, but what is the difference between phono inputs or CD/radio/aux inputs? I have my computer hooked into "AUX2", so when i want to listen to my playlist or iPod, i just plug it in the earphone jack
amplifier - what you plug your speakers and components (cd player, turntable, etc.)
they're also commonly called receivers/tuners because of their am/fm radio reception.
If your turntable has no preamp but your audio system has a phono input, it will work fine. If you just have a regular AUX input, you won't hear much even if you put the volume at maximum; you'll need to buy a separate preamp.
My audio system had no phono input so I chose to buy a turntable with a built-in preamp. I got a DENON DP-29F and I'm really satisfied with the sound.[/quote]
You can also try a low impedance pickup, thats what Im using with no preamp
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With a CD player the componenets are mass manufactured and very cheap, and as it is all digital, a 1 is a 1 and a 0 is a zero.
Whilst you can get away with a cheap CD player, the same can not be said for vinyl.
If you have a crappy table, motor or tone arm, the noise will be picked up by the needle. If you have a crap needle, noise will be passed into the cart etc..
Each stage of the process is important, and good quality will cost you cash.
I think the rule for this stuff is buy the abolute best you can afford, and buy something that is upgradable.
That way when you need a new needle or cart you can either replace it for an equivalent cart, or choose to upgrade it to a better one.
Its also advisable to get turntable with an adjustable counterweight on on the tone arm, which will allow you to set the arm up for different carts which may require different pressure settings.
The output from a turntable is very small as electrical signals go. You will need either a Phono preamp, or your amp will need phono in.
Some tables have phono preamp built in. If this is the case you can plug it in to a standard Auxilary input on an amp.
EV Sydney 2011-03-18, 2011-03-19, 2014-02-11, 2014-02-13
your turntable must have a built in preamp then.
if your tt has no built in preamp and you have no phono input on your receiver you will get a very low sound from your turntable, like you will have to turn it up full to even make out the slightest sound. if this is the case, you need to buy a preamp from any online audio store or a radio shack/circuit city. the signal from a tt without a preamp is low level, thats why you have to crank it to barely hear it, a preamp turns that signal into line level. like most things, you will get what you pay for. ive had cheap preamps that come with a nice little hiss that can be heard when you dont have music playing
hope this helps
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Now I have no idea what that even is. Can someone point me in the right direction as to what I need?
its cheap but it will get you there http://www.radioshack.com/product/index ... Id=2541471
http://www.needledoctor.com/Online-Stor ... 8Ta38Qahr0
I have found this a great resource to find information. The prices aren't bad, but some things can be found cheaper on other sites.
there just way more confusing .. if your just looking to put the record on and play it .. u don't need one of these high dollar units that lets upgrade or change this or that ...
its way more then u need to start off with u can always upgrade in the latter years after doing your own research ....
**its really easy to pick out the best one on the market and act like u have one ..**
look for something with auto pick up at least that way when the LP is over the arm and needle with return its self .. peace good luck
stay away from the Usb .. and the crosley brand ..
i have to agree with you for the most part but if you really want to enjoy vinyl for what it is, a superior format, you have to spend a little for a good set up. if you want to just fire a record on and listen to music then go with low end gear, but if thats what you really want, you might as well just go with a cd because it will sound better.
a system doesnt have to be high end but should be at least mid range, otherwise your just wasting your money.
That begs the question. What is the least expensive unit (either used or new) that will still show off the superiority of Vinyl?
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*MSG 9/10/98 (backstage) *MSG 9/11/98 (backstage)
*Jones Beach 8/23/00 *Jones Beach 8/24/00 *Jones Beach 8/25/00
*Mansfield 8/29/00 *Mansfield 8/30/00 *Nassau 4/30/03 *Nissan VA 7/1/03
*Borgata 10/1/05 *Camden 5/27/06 *Camden 5/28/06 *DC 5/30/06
*VA Beach 6/17/08 *DC 6/22/08 *MSG 6/24/08 (backstage) *MSG 6/25/08
*EV DC 8/17/08 *EV Baltimore 6/15/09 *Philly 10/31/09
*Bristow VA 5/13/10 *MSG 5/20/10 *MSG 5/21/10
DJ turntables are very different to "listening turntables".
For starters DJ turntables are about manipulating the platter and tracking the groove.
On a DJ turntable you usually want 4.5g on the cart, which over time will eat away your precious vinyl.
On a listening turntable you dont want much more than 1.5g which will give the vinyl longer life.
Anti skate mechanism helps prevent wear of the inner wall of the groove.
Auto pickup is just more bits flapping around on the turntable to make noise in my opinion, and you will pay more for auto pickup at the expense of quality somewhere else on the turntable.
You can get a player for cheap, but in reality it will be quite noisy and hard on your vinyl.
My recommendation if you want to get something that is not totally crap, but not spend a mint, would be either the Rega P1 or the Pro-Ject Debut III.
The Debut III is decent bang for buck, and very minimal, but minimal = less noise.
There are no conveniences on these tables
Eg you have to lift the platter to change the belt from 33 1/3 to 45
No auto pickup etc.
EV Sydney 2011-03-18, 2011-03-19, 2014-02-11, 2014-02-13
Pro-Ject Debut III in Piano Gloss Black
but it's mid $300s