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Audio Technica AT-LP60 Turntable

Dunno if this the right place but does anyone owns this.... if so whats your review on it been thinking of buying this
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  • SemperFiSemperFi Posts: 136
    Are you specifically looking for a turntable with the usb capability? also, what kind of budget are you on? I've had a Technics 1200 mkII going on 20 years and never had a problem with it. Obviously it's not usb capable but in my opinion it's a great turntable for the money!
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  • pumpz81pumpz81 Posts: 214
    no im not looking for one with a usb connection this model doesnt have it (there 2 types one with and without usb) this is going to be my first turntable started a collection about 6 months ago and im ready to spin. i been looking at the Technics, porject, musichall turntable but a little high for right now i know there awesome. i been looking at the reviews and looks like a good starter one.. wanted to know if anyone had one on there take
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  • MayDay MaloneMayDay Malone Posts: 641
    I'm also looking for a good first turntable- somewhere b/w a fischer-price and whatever I can get for under $200....

    all advice appreciated.
  • tem721tem721 Posts: 83
    The perfect thread, lol.. I'm looking for a starter one also.. So, any advice is appreciated.. :)
  • Pamela0222Pamela0222 Posts: 1,544
    I asked Santa for one also!! But I don't have any knowledge in this type of thing....

    I would appreciate thoughts/comments regarding a Crosley® Tech Turntable.

    Thanks
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  • tem721tem721 Posts: 83
    I've seen the Crosley brand around the net and was wondering the same thing... :D
    Pamela0222 wrote:
    I asked Santa for one also!! But I don't have any knowledge in this type of thing....

    I would appreciate thoughts/comments regarding a Crosley® Tech Turntable.

    Thanks
  • capthowdy1027capthowdy1027 Posts: 3,270
    pumpz81 wrote:
    Audio Technica AT-LP60 Turntable

    Dunno if this the right place but does anyone owns this.... if so whats your review on it been thinking of buying this

    This is the same turntable that I've been using for almost a year now. I know it's not top of the line by any means, but it does the job and I personally think it sounds great. I paid $100 for mine at my local record store so in my opinion $69 on Amazon is well worth it.
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  • Better DanBetter Dan Posts: 5,684
    capthowdy1027 wrote:
    pumpz81 wrote:
    Audio Technica AT-LP60 Turntable

    Dunno if this the right place but does anyone owns this.... if so whats your review on it been thinking of buying this

    This is the same turntable that I've been using for almost a year now. I know it's not top of the line by any means, but it does the job and I personally think it sounds great. I paid $100 for mine at my local record store so in my opinion $69 on Amazon is well worth it.


    I'll echo this. I have the same turntable as I didn't want to spend too much for my first one. I bought it earlier this year and I think it's a good starter, is easy to set up and use, and sounds great. I have it hooked up directly to my living room surround sound receiver.

    I've heard/read nothing but bad things about the Crosley models.
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  • Pamela0222Pamela0222 Posts: 1,544
    Can you recall what the negative comments were about the Crosley
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  • F5AgainstOneF5AgainstOne New Hampshire, USA Posts: 1,462
    Some good suggestions here...

    http://forums.pearljam.com/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=177199
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  • javis el errantejavis el errante Buenos Aires Posts: 6,144
    Pamela0222 wrote:
    I asked Santa for one also!! But I don't have any knowledge in this type of thing....

    I would appreciate thoughts/comments regarding a Crosley® Tech Turntable.

    Thanks

    You can't see this anywhere else but here, I would never imagine a lady/woman/girl in Argentina asking Santa for a turntable... Right on Pam!!!
    ... I am not in the business of being liked anymore ...

  • Pamela0222Pamela0222 Posts: 1,544
    javiselerrante wrote:
    Pamela0222 wrote:
    I asked Santa for one also!! But I don't have any knowledge in this type of thing....

    I would appreciate thoughts/comments regarding a Crosley® Tech Turntable.

    Thanks

    You can't see this anywhere else but here, I would never imagine a lady/woman/girl in Argentina asking Santa for a turntable... Right on Pam!!!

    Yes.... I Rock!!! :lol::lol:
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  • RedMosquito02RedMosquito02 Posts: 2,560
    Better Dan wrote:
    I've heard/read nothing but bad things about the Crosley models.
    Same here...just not a high quality product. You would be much better served saving some dough for a nice Technics ;)
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  • tremorstremors Posts: 8,051
    Sounds like some people are in for a nice Christmas!

    Although I'm one of the world's biggest vinyl advocates, and I only play vinyl or mp3 really - it has to be pointed out that records can sometimes sound like shite! You can get a modern reissue of a classic album, and they've just lifted it from the CD master, or you can get a vintage record that you could tell would sound great if there wasn't so much crackle...... and all records do pick up noise with playing really - it's a delicate way of listening to music, and sometimes you have to just become a bit immune to some extra noise, and appreciate the depth of the sound. After a prolonged spell of CD listening, this can be challenging - and if you've listened to CDs all your life, you might find your enjoyment of the music suffers. Some music does sound better digital, no doubt about it.

    Overall though, for me the naturalness of the sound, the depth, the mellowness and warmth of some analog recordings - this is what makes it addictive!
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  • HeisenbergHeisenberg Los Pollos Hermanos Posts: 4,957
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  • KathiKathi Posts: 1,828
    I have a dual, not sure what the exact model is, ordered it for about €200 on amazon about a year ago and it works just fine.

    I need to get some kind of cleaning system, there's stuff out there that's supposed to 'wash' the records, but I thought about going just for some kind of brush for now...any suggestions on that?
  • Pamela0222Pamela0222 Posts: 1,544
    Heisenberg wrote:
    fisherprice.jpg

    I was wondering when you'd give your 2 cents on this topic..... and you never cease to crack me up!!!
    The thing I like most about time is that it's not real. It's all in the head. Sure, it's a useful trick to use if you want to meet someone at a specific place in the universe and have tea or coffee- but that's all it is- a trick. There is no such thing as the past. It exists only in the memory. There is no such thing as the future. It exists only in our imagination. If our watches were truly accurate, the only thing they would ever say is "Now". That's what time it is. It's "Now". - Damien Echols
  • HeisenbergHeisenberg Los Pollos Hermanos Posts: 4,957
    Kathi wrote:
    I have a dual, not sure what the exact model is, ordered it for about €200 on amazon about a year ago and it works just fine.

    I need to get some kind of cleaning system, there's stuff out there that's supposed to 'wash' the records, but I thought about going just for some kind of brush for now...any suggestions on that?

    http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0053OGDFY/ref=asc_df_B0053OGDFY1751556?smid=A21C4U5X700J66&tag=pgmp-1597-97-20&linkCode=asn&creative=395109&creativeASIN=B0053OGDFY
  • HeisenbergHeisenberg Los Pollos Hermanos Posts: 4,957
    Pamela0222 wrote:
    Heisenberg wrote:
    fisherprice.jpg

    I was wondering when you'd give your 2 cents on this topic..... and you never cease to crack me up!!!

    If you are looking for something to just get started with, Sony makes a decent turntable that has a USB out so you can connect it to your computer. It comes with software to make MP3s of any vinyl you like. It's not as high quality as a Technics or Audio Technica, but it has served me well for the last couple years. Model # is PS-LX300USB
  • Pamela0222Pamela0222 Posts: 1,544
    But does it have the character of the fisher price model?? :lol:
    The thing I like most about time is that it's not real. It's all in the head. Sure, it's a useful trick to use if you want to meet someone at a specific place in the universe and have tea or coffee- but that's all it is- a trick. There is no such thing as the past. It exists only in the memory. There is no such thing as the future. It exists only in our imagination. If our watches were truly accurate, the only thing they would ever say is "Now". That's what time it is. It's "Now". - Damien Echols
  • HeisenbergHeisenberg Los Pollos Hermanos Posts: 4,957
    Pamela0222 wrote:
    But does it have the character of the fisher price model?? :lol:

    Does anything truly have the character of the Fisher Price model? ;)
    Man I wish I still had mine. I used to rock "Mary Had A Little Lamb" and "Row Row Row Your Boat" on that thing!
  • HeisenbergHeisenberg Los Pollos Hermanos Posts: 4,957
    Then again...if you've been really good, maybe Santa will put this one in your stocking...

    http://www.needledoctor.com/Clearaudio-Statement-Turntable?sc=2&category=45
  • MASMAS Posts: 630
    capthowdy1027 wrote:
    pumpz81 wrote:
    Audio Technica AT-LP60 Turntable

    Dunno if this the right place but does anyone owns this.... if so whats your review on it been thinking of buying this

    This is the same turntable that I've been using for almost a year now. I know it's not top of the line by any means, but it does the job and I personally think it sounds great. I paid $100 for mine at my local record store so in my opinion $69 on Amazon is well worth it.

    do you need a receiver for this to work??
  • capthowdy1027capthowdy1027 Posts: 3,270
    MAS wrote:
    capthowdy1027 wrote:
    pumpz81 wrote:
    Audio Technica AT-LP60 Turntable

    Dunno if this the right place but does anyone owns this.... if so whats your review on it been thinking of buying this

    This is the same turntable that I've been using for almost a year now. I know it's not top of the line by any means, but it does the job and I personally think it sounds great. I paid $100 for mine at my local record store so in my opinion $69 on Amazon is well worth it.

    do you need a receiver for this to work??

    Mine is plugged directly from the turntable to the soundcard on my Mac Mini. This model has a pre amp built in that you can turn on and off from the back of the unit.
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  • Pamela0222Pamela0222 Posts: 1,544
    Heisenberg wrote:
    Then again...if you've been really good, maybe Santa will put this one in your stocking...

    http://www.needledoctor.com/Clearaudio-Statement-Turntable?sc=2&category=45

    JEEEBUS!!!!! I don't ever think I'll be a "good enough" girl in my whole entire lifetime to get this from Santa!


    lol I've got a naughty side ;)

    But I have a feeling that "Santa" was getting me the Crosley.... Can any upgrading be done to these units?
    The thing I like most about time is that it's not real. It's all in the head. Sure, it's a useful trick to use if you want to meet someone at a specific place in the universe and have tea or coffee- but that's all it is- a trick. There is no such thing as the past. It exists only in the memory. There is no such thing as the future. It exists only in our imagination. If our watches were truly accurate, the only thing they would ever say is "Now". That's what time it is. It's "Now". - Damien Echols
  • HeisenbergHeisenberg Los Pollos Hermanos Posts: 4,957
    Pamela0222 wrote:


    lol I've got a naughty side ;)

    All the more reason Santa should hook you up! ;)
  • MASMAS Posts: 630
    Mine is plugged directly from the turntable to the soundcard on my Mac Mini. This model has a pre amp built in that you can turn on and off from the back of the unit.

    If I dont want to plug it into a computer, would i need a receiver?
  • HeisenbergHeisenberg Los Pollos Hermanos Posts: 4,957
    If you're gonna go with a Crosley...you might as well get one with some style.

    http://store.thirdmanrecords.com/revolutioncompactturntable.aspx

    Not sure what you mean about "upgrading"
  • Pamela0222Pamela0222 Posts: 1,544
    Heisenberg wrote:
    If you're gonna go with a Crosley...you might as well get one with some style.

    http://store.thirdmanrecords.com/revolutioncompactturntable.aspx

    Not sure what you mean about "upgrading"

    Those might be too "cool" for me :lol:

    I read some reviews that the Crosley has a lot of plastic parts to them which they claim make the LP sound "cheap". So I was thinking that if that's the unit I do get (which I'll be happy with regardless) I could replace the plastic parts (arm part, needle) with better quality parts. Yes? No?
    The thing I like most about time is that it's not real. It's all in the head. Sure, it's a useful trick to use if you want to meet someone at a specific place in the universe and have tea or coffee- but that's all it is- a trick. There is no such thing as the past. It exists only in the memory. There is no such thing as the future. It exists only in our imagination. If our watches were truly accurate, the only thing they would ever say is "Now". That's what time it is. It's "Now". - Damien Echols
  • HeisenbergHeisenberg Los Pollos Hermanos Posts: 4,957
    Pamela0222 wrote:

    I read some reviews that the Crosley has a lot of plastic parts to them which they claim make the LP sound "cheap". So I was thinking that if that's the unit I do get (which I'll be happy with regardless) I could replace the plastic parts (arm part, needle) with better quality parts. Yes? No?

    I think that would prove to be difficult and by the time you did that, you could have bought a better turntable to begin with. Again, if you're looking for something simple to just get started that still sounds good and is inexpensive...maybe look into this...

    http://www.amazon.com/Sony-PS-LX300USB-Stereo-Turntable-Black/dp/B0015HOFZI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1322693614&sr=8-1
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