Help with purchasing a record player

j1kotwic
j1kotwic Posts: 168
edited April 2011 in Musicians and Gearheads
So, I don't actually own a record player or know anything at all about them. But I have a bunch of Pearl Jam records.

Can anyone recommend a decent record player? Looking to spend less than 300 bucks. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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  • jshin
    jshin Posts: 1,759
    Do you already have something to hook it up to,home stereo or surround sound?
    I ain't got no fly'n shoes..




  • j1kotwic
    j1kotwic Posts: 168
    jshin wrote:
    Do you already have something to hook it up to,home stereo or surround sound?

    Yes, I have a Sony 5.1 receiver with sub and surround sound. About 8 years old. Got it from Costco, nothing special...
  • jshin
    jshin Posts: 1,759
    Check the back of the reciever and see if it has a Phono input..If it doesnt you will want to get a turntable with a built-in amp...unless of course you want to buy an external pre-amp..Either way I have this one http://www.musicdirect.com/product/80563 ..Its a bit over 300 but well worth it ..
    I ain't got no fly'n shoes..




  • PRSNT10S
    PRSNT10S Posts: 206
    I just bought one last week for the same reason. I already had a spare reciever, just needed the turntable and speakers. This is what I decided to get...

    http://www.amazon.com/Sony-PS-LX250H-Au ... 664&sr=1-8

    $83.04

    I also bought some speakers...

    http://www.amazon.com/Sony-SSF-5000-Flo ... 782&sr=1-1

    $158.00

    I wanted something inexpensive and simple and I couldn't be happier. The 1st song I played was Santa Cruz off the holiday 45 :D

    Good luck, enjoy!
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  • Duartisimo
    Duartisimo California, USA Posts: 54
    I have that same problem, but after reading the following article made me want to save up a little more money so i can buy a good one that would not destroy my special PJ records.

    http://www.knowzy.com/Computers/Audio/D ... arison.htm

    I actually wanted to find companies that handled vynil digitizing services so i would not have to buy a turntable myself, but unfortunately none of the ones i found handle 24 bit audio.

    Hope this helps
  • wpg pearl
    wpg pearl Posts: 1,258
    REGA turntablesmade in ENGLAND.......had one for a few months loving it so far. sounds so good
    mine is a REGA RP1 ...it cost 450. there is an upgrade u can buy for 250. i will do that when i need a new needle
    have a look online at them they a beautiful machines :mrgreen: i was worried ,didnt wanna wreck any of my vinyl so i got this bad boy
    ajb
  • starmap3333
    starmap3333 Posts: 3,925
    There's a cheap usb one on ebay right now for under $40 with free shipping... i might buy one.
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 210wt_1140
  • MoonTurtle
    MoonTurtle Posts: 752
    perfect thread! I need a turntable also.
  • j1kotwic
    j1kotwic Posts: 168
    starmap3333 wrote:
    There's a cheap usb one on ebay right now for under $40 with free shipping... i might buy one.
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 210wt_1140

    I heard buying a cheap one can damage or ruin your vinyl records. Do you think there is any truth in this or is this all just a big attempt to get people to spend more $$$?

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