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edited January 2011 in The Porch
I have no idea if this is the right place for this, but does anyone ahve any suggestions for a god record player. Mine hit the crapper over the weekend and I need a new one. Im looking for good sound at a reasonable price...Any suggestions???

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  • Gvn2flyGvn2fly Posts: 757
    I personally am I big fan of vintage turntables from 70's ish era. Dual, Pioneer, etc. I currently have and use a Dual 1219. It' actually the one that is on the homepage of this website however it's not an exact replica. Certain features have been added to the one here on the website.

    Sounds and works amazing. I just get it greased and serviced every one in a while and it will last another 40 years.

    These like anything else can be had in a wide variety of price ranges. Just need to research and be a bit more careful when buying something of this age but it's well worth the effort.
  • HollisBrownHollisBrown Posts: 4,325
    BF242002 wrote:
    I have no idea if this is the right place for this, but does anyone ahve any suggestions for a god record player. Mine hit the crapper over the weekend and I need a new one. Im looking for good sound at a reasonable price...Any suggestions???

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    Rega, if you have the money
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  • Jokertt14Jokertt14 Posts: 2,566
    Amazon . eBay . tigerdirect . others . look around dont listen to everyone on here . they will have u buying a DJ Deck and u really don't need it . they look cool they "MAY" sound a little better . the only advice i will give is stay away from Crosley . :o

    go to amazon and start reading feedback . !! also i would try to find something with Auto return .
  • Kanye EastKanye East Posts: 782
    Target sells them for about $100. I got one for christmas. It works great. Also has a radio, CD player and tape player built in.
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  • PJ_LukinPJ_Lukin Posts: 2,055
    If you can't get one of these...
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    go here and pick one...http://turntablesforsale.org/...
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  • mudhoney_253mudhoney_253 Posts: 135
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  • jtr101jtr101 Posts: 270
    HollisBrown wrote:
    BF242002 wrote:
    I have no idea if this is the right place for this, but does anyone ahve any suggestions for a god record player. Mine hit the crapper over the weekend and I need a new one. Im looking for good sound at a reasonable price...Any suggestions???

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    Rega, if you have the money

    ^^^

    Rega is great quality and relatively affordable, i think you can get one for around $400! I actually have a Goldring GR 1.2 and it is amazing, pretty much a Rega P1 clone with a better cart.

    I also have a Hitachi PS-38 which im in the process of fixing up, hopefully it will make some sweet music as well.
    Enjoy difference. Without it we're all boring!

  • Evacuation RulesEvacuation Rules Posts: 2,162
    Kanye East wrote:
    Target sells them for about $100. I got one for christmas. It works great. Also has a radio, CD player and tape player built in.

    That's a horrible reccomendation. He's probably looking for something that won't destroy his records.
  • pantspants Posts: 60
    I recently bought a Pro-Ject Debut III and love it. If you keep an eye on insound.com, they often have pretty good sales (google Insound coupons or follow their twitter account). I was able to get 20% off and free shipping, so a $350 turntable for $280, not a bad deal...

    Rega was mentioned earlier and is another solid brand. Doing a little research can go a long way, but I think you'll find that, in the long run, almost anything with a USB out and a non-replaceable cartridge isn't worth the $$ you'll save. Quality and upgradeability means your turntable will last a long, long time, and you can always record your vinyl through your receiver (headphone or RCA out to 2.5mm jack on a computer).
  • PkePke Ayrshire ,Scotland Posts: 846
    my baby is a roksan radius 5 not cheap but looks great and plays great

    http://www.roksan.co.uk/radius5_recplayer.htlm

    especialy if your gonna play something like benny hall on it
    depends what the rest of your system is like
    no point on splashing out if your amps an speakers dont match
    but no chance would i play something like itw or benny hall on any old crap

    know us vinyl freaks are nuts but hey whatever gets your rocks off :D
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  • recordjunkierecordjunkie Posts: 75
    Check Guitar Center, they have some good cheap ones and ones with USB ports to connect to your computer. The important piece to a record player is a good cartridge, which may cost more than the record player in itself.


    http://www.guitarcenter.com/Turntables- ... .gc?ipp=15
  • VrJxSVrJxS Posts: 115
    Just ask some of your coworkers over 50 if they have one they want to sell. Probably at least one has an old record player in their attic they'll sell you cheap. I got a 70s Technics this way for $25 and I passed on a B&O another guy had.
  • HollisBrownHollisBrown Posts: 4,325
    VrJxS wrote:
    Just ask some of your coworkers over 50 if they have one they want to sell. Probably at least one has an old record player in their attic they'll sell you cheap. I got a 70s Technics this way for $25 and I passed on a B&O another guy had.
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  • SidnumSidnum Posts: 674
    Well it depends what you mean by reasonable pricing. I have a Denon DP-29F I got for $150. Works pretty good. I also have a Dual 1218 that I got off ebay and I absolutely love it. I prefer turntables that are at least 30 years and older. haha.
  • space4mespace4me Posts: 29
    I have a vintage electrohome saturn like this one http://www.greenhillsgf.com/Project_Ele ... Chrome.htm. Pictures are on the right side. It's pretty badass.
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  • Brain of JasonBrain of Jason Posts: 111
    http://www.meijer.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=109127&parentCategoryId=122&categoryId=128&subCategoryId=349&from=search

    Have had this for a few months. It gets the job done.
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  • -decodified--decodified- mobile device Posts: 2,688
    BF242002 wrote:
    I have no idea if this is the right place for this, but does anyone ahve any suggestions for a god record player. Mine hit the crapper over the weekend and I need a new one. Im looking for good sound at a reasonable price...Any suggestions???

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    I want a regualr one, not the ones with the USB to connect to PC or the one with CD player and all that crap (don't want the wood one) Am I asking too much??? :oops:
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    -decodified- wrote:
    BF242002 wrote:
    I have no idea if this is the right place for this, but does anyone ahve any suggestions for a god record player. Mine hit the crapper over the weekend and I need a new one. Im looking for good sound at a reasonable price...Any suggestions???

    B

    I want a regualr one, not the ones with the USB to connect to PC or the one with CD player and all that crap (don't want the wood one) Am I asking too much??? :oops:

    A NICE one start from $300, but you can buy a good one around $150-$250.
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  • normnorm Posts: 31,146
    i bought this about a year ago and am loving it :thumbup:

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  • jwagnerjwagner Posts: 435
    Rega, the P2 or P3...very happy with mine through the years, and they're on the lower scale of high end, cost-wise. So you don't have to take out a second mortgage or anything...and you're getting total QUALITY of sound, which is the whole point. Good luck!
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  • usamamasan1usamamasan1 Posts: 4,695
    I don't have one of these and can't speak for it but I though someone who did not already have a player and didn't want to come out of pocket much may see this a a good deal.

    ION Audio Profile LP USB Turntable $55 shipped

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  • pjradiopjradio Posts: 6,704
    Well, reasonable price being relative, I've had my Technics SL-1200 for about 15yrs...still sounds great...thing is a tank. Unfortunately,the prices on these have gone up almost 100% in the past few years (bought mine new for around 300, now they're in the 7-800+ range). If you can find a good used one, that would be the route I'd go. They are all over Craigslist at much cheaper prices, but I'd probably feel more comfortable getting a used one from a Music shop...Just my 2cents.
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  • NewJPageNewJPage Posts: 3,314
    I was thinking about getting an audio technica pl120. Any thoughts on that one?
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  • pjradiopjradio Posts: 6,704
    NewJPage wrote:
    I was thinking about getting an audio technica pl120. Any thoughts on that one?

    Decent Table...the Internal Pre-Amp is an interesting idea....Great Price!...Just make sure you get a nice Cartridge...these type of turntables (mine included) have heavier tonearms & can F-up a record pretty quick if you don't.
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  • Dr. DelightDr. Delight Posts: 11,210
    pjradio wrote:
    Well, reasonable price being relative, I've had my Technics SL-1200 for about 15yrs...still sounds great...thing is a tank. Unfortunately,the prices on these have gone up almost 100% in the past few years (bought mine new for around 300, now they're in the 7-800+ range). If you can find a good used one, that would be the route I'd go. They are all over Craigslist at much cheaper prices, but I'd probably feel more comfortable getting a used one from a Music shop...Just my 2cents.
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    Technics 1200 MKII here. Prices will now be going up since Technics announced they are no longer making them after all these years.
    You're right, these turntables were built to last and are some of the best you an buy as long as you have a decent stylus as well.

    I'd recommend to anyone who wants a record player to actually use and enjoy: don't buy one of those USB ones or any other junk. Save up your money and look on ebay. You can find a very solidly made turntable in the $250-$400 range. Trust me it will be well worth it.
    Also make sure you have a solid Receiver(amp) and quality speakers. There is zero sense in getting a nice table if the speakers hooked up to them sound like hollow soup cans. Don't waste your time and money then.
    If you wait it out, save and get nice equipment, you will reap the rewards of beautiful sounds from the vinyl for years to come.
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  • usamamasan1usamamasan1 Posts: 4,695
    I have a 1200 but it has been in the garage for about a decade. It used to be powered by my old receiver but i no longer have that. So to get it up and running I guess what i need is a "pre-amp" right? Buy one of those and hook speakers directly to the player and I would be all set correct?
  • NewJPageNewJPage Posts: 3,314
    pjradio wrote:
    NewJPage wrote:
    I was thinking about getting an audio technica pl120. Any thoughts on that one?

    Decent Table...the Internal Pre-Amp is an interesting idea....Great Price!...Just make sure you get a nice Cartridge...these type of turntables (mine included) have heavier tonearms & can F-up a record pretty quick if youa don't.
    Thanks for the reply. Any cartridge recommendations? I've never bought a table before, as my parents or roommates always had one
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  • pjradiopjradio Posts: 6,704
    NewJPage wrote:
    pjradio wrote:
    NewJPage wrote:
    I was thinking about getting an audio technica pl120. Any thoughts on that one?

    Decent Table...the Internal Pre-Amp is an interesting idea....Great Price!...Just make sure you get a nice Cartridge...these type of turntables (mine included) have heavier tonearms & can F-up a record pretty quick if youa don't.
    Thanks for the reply. Any cartridge recommendations? I've never bought a table before, as my parents or roommates always had one

    I've always used Shures...resonably priced...hold up well...been using the Shure M97xE for awhile now...but there are many others out there. Remember, don't skimp out on the stylus/cartridges..thats what actually touches your records.
    The cartridge that comes with that turntable doesn't seem too bad.
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  • Dr. DelightDr. Delight Posts: 11,210
    NewJPage wrote:
    pjradio wrote:
    NewJPage wrote:
    I was thinking about getting an audio technica pl120. Any thoughts on that one?

    Decent Table...the Internal Pre-Amp is an interesting idea....Great Price!...Just make sure you get a nice Cartridge...these type of turntables (mine included) have heavier tonearms & can F-up a record pretty quick if youa don't.
    Thanks for the reply. Any cartridge recommendations? I've never bought a table before, as my parents or roommates always had one
    The cartridge that comes with that turntable is pretty decent. If you're buying that one new I would keep it until need be.
    I'd recommend this cartridge. http://www.needledoctor.com/Audio-Techn ... tegory=363
    I had that one prior(my niece decided to slap the needle down on the platter and watch it spin round and round). This needle is great and is moderately priced in comparison to some of the other needles out there. Sounds very good.
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  • pjradiopjradio Posts: 6,704
    edited January 2011
    usamamasan1 wrote:
    I have a 1200 but it has been in the garage for about a decade. It used to be powered by my old receiver but i no longer have that. So to get it up and running I guess what i need is a "pre-amp" right? Buy one of those and hook speakers directly to the player and I would be all set correct?

    hook turntable to Pre-amp/Receiver...hook speakers to pre-amp/receiver
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