Record Player Help

LukinFan

I really like the Audio Technica AT-LP120XUSB but it’s out of stock everywhere, including at AT. I contacted AT, and they said they would be eventually back in stock but they don’t know when.  

Anyone know of another record player with similar features? Thanks!

mickeyrat

Any of your local record stores sell new turntables? A few near me do and have some available right now.  Check that out near you.

LukinFan

mickeyrat said:

Any of your local record stores sell new turntables? A few near me do and have some available right now.  Check that out near you.

Good call. Thanks!

LukinFan

Does anyone have this one:

https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/at-lp5x

F Me In The Brain

No, that looks nicer than the AT I have....which I like.

LukinFan

F Me In The Brain said:

No, that looks nicer than the AT I have....which I like.

Which do you have?

2-feign-reluctance

I have the ATLP120 with an Ortofon red and it sounds amazing. It’s the first pricey cart I have ever used and the quality blew my mind over any AT stock cart I have used. I also took time and set up the table properly for the first time using this tutorial. I was floored how much I didn’t know! 

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WM-aIDwfrhc

F Me In The Brain

F Me In The Brain said:

No, that looks nicer than the AT I have....which I like.

Actually I just looked and I believe that's the one you're looking for.

mrussel1

LukinFan said:

I really like the Audio Technica AT-LP120XUSB but it’s out of stock everywhere, including at AT. I contacted AT, and they said they would be eventually back in stock but they don’t know when.  

Anyone know of another record player with similar features? Thanks!

What are the features important to you?  USB, phono stage,  belt driven,  speed switch?

LukinFan

mrussel1 said:

LukinFan said:

I really like the Audio Technica AT-LP120XUSB but it’s out of stock everywhere, including at AT. I contacted AT, and they said they would be eventually back in stock but they don’t know when.  

Anyone know of another record player with similar features? Thanks!

What are the features important to you?  USB, phono stage,  belt driven,  speed switch?

Direct Drive
Bluetooth 
USB (I doubt I will ever use it, so it's not super important)
Anti-Skate control
Pre-amp
Speed Switch 

I think that's about it. 

LukinFan

2-feign-reluctance said:

I have the ATLP120 with an Ortofon red and it sounds amazing. It’s the first pricey cart I have ever used and the quality blew my mind over any AT stock cart I have used. I also took time and set up the table properly for the first time using this tutorial. I was floored how much I didn’t know! 

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WM-aIDwfrhc

Very cool. Thanks, Chris! 

mickeyrat

LukinFan said:

mrussel1 said:

LukinFan said:

I really like the Audio Technica AT-LP120XUSB but it’s out of stock everywhere, including at AT. I contacted AT, and they said they would be eventually back in stock but they don’t know when.  

Anyone know of another record player with similar features? Thanks!

What are the features important to you?  USB, phono stage,  belt driven,  speed switch?

Direct Drive
Bluetooth 
USB (I doubt I will ever use it, so it's not super important)
Anti-Skate control
Pre-amp
Speed Switch 

I think that's about it. 

what about this?

https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/at-lp1240-usbxp

as of the 2nd a local has 6 available at $499.....

sure something can be worked out.

LukinFan

mickeyrat said:

LukinFan said:

mrussel1 said:

LukinFan said:

I really like the Audio Technica AT-LP120XUSB but it’s out of stock everywhere, including at AT. I contacted AT, and they said they would be eventually back in stock but they don’t know when.  

Anyone know of another record player with similar features? Thanks!

What are the features important to you?  USB, phono stage,  belt driven,  speed switch?

Direct Drive
Bluetooth 
USB (I doubt I will ever use it, so it's not super important)
Anti-Skate control
Pre-amp
Speed Switch 

I think that's about it. 

what about this?

https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/at-lp1240-usbxp

as of the 2nd a local has 6 available at $499.....

sure something can be worked out.

I was looking at this one too. It’s a little more than what I wanted to pay, and I don’t think it has Bluetooth capability. I’m not sure if I’ll use BT that often but was wanting the option. 

mrussel1

LukinFan said:

mickeyrat said:

LukinFan said:

mrussel1 said:

LukinFan said:

I really like the Audio Technica AT-LP120XUSB but it’s out of stock everywhere, including at AT. I contacted AT, and they said they would be eventually back in stock but they don’t know when.  

Anyone know of another record player with similar features? Thanks!

What are the features important to you?  USB, phono stage,  belt driven,  speed switch?

Direct Drive
Bluetooth 
USB (I doubt I will ever use it, so it's not super important)
Anti-Skate control
Pre-amp
Speed Switch 

I think that's about it. 

what about this?

https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/at-lp1240-usbxp

as of the 2nd a local has 6 available at $499.....

sure something can be worked out.

I was looking at this one too. It’s a little more than what I wanted to pay, and I don’t think it has Bluetooth capability. I’m not sure if I’ll use BT that often but was wanting the option. 

Blue tooth for what?  Do you mean so you can stream music from your phone to the record player which then sends a signal to your pre amp?  Or is it to connect with Bluetooth speakers?

Personally I only look at the analog side of things, so I'm curious how bluetooth plays into a TT. 

LukinFan

mrussel1 said:

LukinFan said:

mickeyrat said:

LukinFan said:

mrussel1 said:

LukinFan said:

I really like the Audio Technica AT-LP120XUSB but it’s out of stock everywhere, including at AT. I contacted AT, and they said they would be eventually back in stock but they don’t know when.  

Anyone know of another record player with similar features? Thanks!

What are the features important to you?  USB, phono stage,  belt driven,  speed switch?

Direct Drive
Bluetooth 
USB (I doubt I will ever use it, so it's not super important)
Anti-Skate control
Pre-amp
Speed Switch 

I think that's about it. 

what about this?

https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/at-lp1240-usbxp

as of the 2nd a local has 6 available at $499.....

sure something can be worked out.

I was looking at this one too. It’s a little more than what I wanted to pay, and I don’t think it has Bluetooth capability. I’m not sure if I’ll use BT that often but was wanting the option. 

Blue tooth for what?  Do you mean so you can stream music from your phone to the record player which then sends a signal to your pre amp?  Or is it to connect with Bluetooth speakers?

Personally I only look at the analog side of things, so I'm curious how bluetooth plays into a TT. 

I was thinking for Bluetooth speakers. I’ve read the sound quality isn’t as good as wiring it but I wanted that option. 

Anyone here have a Bluetooth record player? If it’s that bad, maybe I don’t want one. 

mrussel1

LukinFan said:

mrussel1 said:

LukinFan said:

mickeyrat said:

LukinFan said:

mrussel1 said:

LukinFan said:

I really like the Audio Technica AT-LP120XUSB but it’s out of stock everywhere, including at AT. I contacted AT, and they said they would be eventually back in stock but they don’t know when.  

Anyone know of another record player with similar features? Thanks!

What are the features important to you?  USB, phono stage,  belt driven,  speed switch?

Direct Drive
Bluetooth 
USB (I doubt I will ever use it, so it's not super important)
Anti-Skate control
Pre-amp
Speed Switch 

I think that's about it. 

what about this?

https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/at-lp1240-usbxp

as of the 2nd a local has 6 available at $499.....

sure something can be worked out.

I was looking at this one too. It’s a little more than what I wanted to pay, and I don’t think it has Bluetooth capability. I’m not sure if I’ll use BT that often but was wanting the option. 

Blue tooth for what?  Do you mean so you can stream music from your phone to the record player which then sends a signal to your pre amp?  Or is it to connect with Bluetooth speakers?

Personally I only look at the analog side of things, so I'm curious how bluetooth plays into a TT. 

I was thinking for Bluetooth speakers. I’ve read the sound quality isn’t as good as wiring it but I wanted that option. 

Anyone here have a Bluetooth record player? If it’s that bad, maybe I don’t want one. 

I think it's going to depend on what you want out of your TT.  Every feature you ask for is going to reduce the investment in the core of the TT (the tonearm, platter, cart, etc.)  So I would be cautious about 'features', unless convenience is the name of your game.  And if that's the case, then why a TT?  I'm not dogging you, so don't take this the wrong way.  But think of it like AVR's.  People just want more and more out of their AVRs.. dolby atmos, streaming, 7 HDMI ports, etc.  But they aren't going to pay $3k.  So manufacturers save on the amplifier stage, and the pre amp processing, go cheap on the DAC, etc.  And you can hear it.   It's all tradeoffs.  A $500 pure analog TT is going to sound substantially better than the one with the laundry list of features.  

LukinFan

mrussel1 said:

LukinFan said:

mrussel1 said:

LukinFan said:

mickeyrat said:

LukinFan said:

mrussel1 said:

LukinFan said:

I really like the Audio Technica AT-LP120XUSB but it’s out of stock everywhere, including at AT. I contacted AT, and they said they would be eventually back in stock but they don’t know when.  

Anyone know of another record player with similar features? Thanks!

What are the features important to you?  USB, phono stage,  belt driven,  speed switch?

Direct Drive
Bluetooth 
USB (I doubt I will ever use it, so it's not super important)
Anti-Skate control
Pre-amp
Speed Switch 

I think that's about it. 

what about this?

https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/at-lp1240-usbxp

as of the 2nd a local has 6 available at $499.....

sure something can be worked out.

I was looking at this one too. It’s a little more than what I wanted to pay, and I don’t think it has Bluetooth capability. I’m not sure if I’ll use BT that often but was wanting the option. 

Blue tooth for what?  Do you mean so you can stream music from your phone to the record player which then sends a signal to your pre amp?  Or is it to connect with Bluetooth speakers?

Personally I only look at the analog side of things, so I'm curious how bluetooth plays into a TT. 

I was thinking for Bluetooth speakers. I’ve read the sound quality isn’t as good as wiring it but I wanted that option. 

Anyone here have a Bluetooth record player? If it’s that bad, maybe I don’t want one. 

I think it's going to depend on what you want out of your TT.  Every feature you ask for is going to reduce the investment in the core of the TT (the tonearm, platter, cart, etc.)  So I would be cautious about 'features', unless convenience is the name of your game.  And if that's the case, then why a TT?  I'm not dogging you, so don't take this the wrong way.  But think of it like AVR's.  People just want more and more out of their AVRs.. dolby atmos, streaming, 7 HDMI ports, etc.  But they aren't going to pay $3k.  So manufacturers save on the amplifier stage, and the pre amp processing, go cheap on the DAC, etc.  And you can hear it.   It's all tradeoffs.  A $500 pure analog TT is going to sound substantially better than the one with the laundry list of features.  

No, that actually makes sense. Like I said, if the sound quality is reduced by using Bluetooth, I doubt I’d use it anyway. I appreciate the advice. 

GlowGirl

LukinFan said:

mrussel1 said:

LukinFan said:

mrussel1 said:

LukinFan said:

mickeyrat said:

LukinFan said:

mrussel1 said:

LukinFan said:

I really like the Audio Technica AT-LP120XUSB but it’s out of stock everywhere, including at AT. I contacted AT, and they said they would be eventually back in stock but they don’t know when.  

Anyone know of another record player with similar features? Thanks!

What are the features important to you?  USB, phono stage,  belt driven,  speed switch?

Direct Drive
Bluetooth 
USB (I doubt I will ever use it, so it's not super important)
Anti-Skate control
Pre-amp
Speed Switch 

I think that's about it. 

what about this?

https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/at-lp1240-usbxp

as of the 2nd a local has 6 available at $499.....

sure something can be worked out.

I was looking at this one too. It’s a little more than what I wanted to pay, and I don’t think it has Bluetooth capability. I’m not sure if I’ll use BT that often but was wanting the option. 

Blue tooth for what?  Do you mean so you can stream music from your phone to the record player which then sends a signal to your pre amp?  Or is it to connect with Bluetooth speakers?

Personally I only look at the analog side of things, so I'm curious how bluetooth plays into a TT. 

I was thinking for Bluetooth speakers. I’ve read the sound quality isn’t as good as wiring it but I wanted that option. 

Anyone here have a Bluetooth record player? If it’s that bad, maybe I don’t want one. 

I think it's going to depend on what you want out of your TT.  Every feature you ask for is going to reduce the investment in the core of the TT (the tonearm, platter, cart, etc.)  So I would be cautious about 'features', unless convenience is the name of your game.  And if that's the case, then why a TT?  I'm not dogging you, so don't take this the wrong way.  But think of it like AVR's.  People just want more and more out of their AVRs.. dolby atmos, streaming, 7 HDMI ports, etc.  But they aren't going to pay $3k.  So manufacturers save on the amplifier stage, and the pre amp processing, go cheap on the DAC, etc.  And you can hear it.   It's all tradeoffs.  A $500 pure analog TT is going to sound substantially better than the one with the laundry list of features.  

No, that actually makes sense. Like I said, if the sound quality is reduced by using Bluetooth, I doubt I’d use it anyway. I appreciate the advice. 

I don’t have a Bluetooth turntable, but my speakers have Bluetooth capability. They are connected to the turntable with wires so they are not portable. But I am also able to play songs off my phone or computer with them. They are Audioengine a5+. 

From what I understand, a Bluetooth turntable is so you can copy your records on to a CD or flash drive using your computer. If that is what you want I don’t know anything about that. 

mrussel1

GlowGirl said:

LukinFan said:

mrussel1 said:

LukinFan said:

mrussel1 said:

LukinFan said:

mickeyrat said:

LukinFan said:

mrussel1 said:

LukinFan said:

I really like the Audio Technica AT-LP120XUSB but it’s out of stock everywhere, including at AT. I contacted AT, and they said they would be eventually back in stock but they don’t know when.  

Anyone know of another record player with similar features? Thanks!

What are the features important to you?  USB, phono stage,  belt driven,  speed switch?

Direct Drive
Bluetooth 
USB (I doubt I will ever use it, so it's not super important)
Anti-Skate control
Pre-amp
Speed Switch 

I think that's about it. 

what about this?

https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/at-lp1240-usbxp

as of the 2nd a local has 6 available at $499.....

sure something can be worked out.

I was looking at this one too. It’s a little more than what I wanted to pay, and I don’t think it has Bluetooth capability. I’m not sure if I’ll use BT that often but was wanting the option. 

Blue tooth for what?  Do you mean so you can stream music from your phone to the record player which then sends a signal to your pre amp?  Or is it to connect with Bluetooth speakers?

Personally I only look at the analog side of things, so I'm curious how bluetooth plays into a TT. 

I was thinking for Bluetooth speakers. I’ve read the sound quality isn’t as good as wiring it but I wanted that option. 

Anyone here have a Bluetooth record player? If it’s that bad, maybe I don’t want one. 

I think it's going to depend on what you want out of your TT.  Every feature you ask for is going to reduce the investment in the core of the TT (the tonearm, platter, cart, etc.)  So I would be cautious about 'features', unless convenience is the name of your game.  And if that's the case, then why a TT?  I'm not dogging you, so don't take this the wrong way.  But think of it like AVR's.  People just want more and more out of their AVRs.. dolby atmos, streaming, 7 HDMI ports, etc.  But they aren't going to pay $3k.  So manufacturers save on the amplifier stage, and the pre amp processing, go cheap on the DAC, etc.  And you can hear it.   It's all tradeoffs.  A $500 pure analog TT is going to sound substantially better than the one with the laundry list of features.  

No, that actually makes sense. Like I said, if the sound quality is reduced by using Bluetooth, I doubt I’d use it anyway. I appreciate the advice. 

I don’t have a Bluetooth turntable, but my speakers have Bluetooth capability. They are connected to the turntable with wires so they are not portable. But I am also able to play songs off my phone or computer with them. They are Audioengine a5+. 

From what I understand, a Bluetooth turntable is so you can copy your records on to a CD or flash drive using your computer. If that is what you want I don’t know anything about that. 

No, the USB on the TT is so you can rip the vinyl.  

mickeyrat

mrussel1 said:

GlowGirl said:

LukinFan said:

mrussel1 said:

LukinFan said:

mrussel1 said:

LukinFan said:

mickeyrat said:

LukinFan said:

mrussel1 said:

LukinFan said:

I really like the Audio Technica AT-LP120XUSB but it’s out of stock everywhere, including at AT. I contacted AT, and they said they would be eventually back in stock but they don’t know when.  

Anyone know of another record player with similar features? Thanks!

What are the features important to you?  USB, phono stage,  belt driven,  speed switch?

Direct Drive
Bluetooth 
USB (I doubt I will ever use it, so it's not super important)
Anti-Skate control
Pre-amp
Speed Switch 

I think that's about it. 

what about this?

https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/at-lp1240-usbxp

as of the 2nd a local has 6 available at $499.....

sure something can be worked out.

I was looking at this one too. It’s a little more than what I wanted to pay, and I don’t think it has Bluetooth capability. I’m not sure if I’ll use BT that often but was wanting the option. 

Blue tooth for what?  Do you mean so you can stream music from your phone to the record player which then sends a signal to your pre amp?  Or is it to connect with Bluetooth speakers?

Personally I only look at the analog side of things, so I'm curious how bluetooth plays into a TT. 

I was thinking for Bluetooth speakers. I’ve read the sound quality isn’t as good as wiring it but I wanted that option. 

Anyone here have a Bluetooth record player? If it’s that bad, maybe I don’t want one. 

I think it's going to depend on what you want out of your TT.  Every feature you ask for is going to reduce the investment in the core of the TT (the tonearm, platter, cart, etc.)  So I would be cautious about 'features', unless convenience is the name of your game.  And if that's the case, then why a TT?  I'm not dogging you, so don't take this the wrong way.  But think of it like AVR's.  People just want more and more out of their AVRs.. dolby atmos, streaming, 7 HDMI ports, etc.  But they aren't going to pay $3k.  So manufacturers save on the amplifier stage, and the pre amp processing, go cheap on the DAC, etc.  And you can hear it.   It's all tradeoffs.  A $500 pure analog TT is going to sound substantially better than the one with the laundry list of features.  

No, that actually makes sense. Like I said, if the sound quality is reduced by using Bluetooth, I doubt I’d use it anyway. I appreciate the advice. 

I don’t have a Bluetooth turntable, but my speakers have Bluetooth capability. They are connected to the turntable with wires so they are not portable. But I am also able to play songs off my phone or computer with them. They are Audioengine a5+. 

From what I understand, a Bluetooth turntable is so you can copy your records on to a CD or flash drive using your computer. If that is what you want I don’t know anything about that. 

No, the USB on the TT is so you can rip the vinyl.  

no, the usb on the TT is so you can record the record WHILE IT PLAYS. there is no ripping in analog......

mrussel1

mickeyrat said:

mrussel1 said:

GlowGirl said:

LukinFan said:

mrussel1 said:

LukinFan said:

mrussel1 said:

LukinFan said:

mickeyrat said:

LukinFan said:

mrussel1 said:

LukinFan said:

I really like the Audio Technica AT-LP120XUSB but it’s out of stock everywhere, including at AT. I contacted AT, and they said they would be eventually back in stock but they don’t know when.  

Anyone know of another record player with similar features? Thanks!

What are the features important to you?  USB, phono stage,  belt driven,  speed switch?

Direct Drive
Bluetooth 
USB (I doubt I will ever use it, so it's not super important)
Anti-Skate control
Pre-amp
Speed Switch 

I think that's about it. 

what about this?

https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/at-lp1240-usbxp

as of the 2nd a local has 6 available at $499.....

sure something can be worked out.

I was looking at this one too. It’s a little more than what I wanted to pay, and I don’t think it has Bluetooth capability. I’m not sure if I’ll use BT that often but was wanting the option. 

Blue tooth for what?  Do you mean so you can stream music from your phone to the record player which then sends a signal to your pre amp?  Or is it to connect with Bluetooth speakers?

Personally I only look at the analog side of things, so I'm curious how bluetooth plays into a TT. 

I was thinking for Bluetooth speakers. I’ve read the sound quality isn’t as good as wiring it but I wanted that option. 

Anyone here have a Bluetooth record player? If it’s that bad, maybe I don’t want one. 

I think it's going to depend on what you want out of your TT.  Every feature you ask for is going to reduce the investment in the core of the TT (the tonearm, platter, cart, etc.)  So I would be cautious about 'features', unless convenience is the name of your game.  And if that's the case, then why a TT?  I'm not dogging you, so don't take this the wrong way.  But think of it like AVR's.  People just want more and more out of their AVRs.. dolby atmos, streaming, 7 HDMI ports, etc.  But they aren't going to pay $3k.  So manufacturers save on the amplifier stage, and the pre amp processing, go cheap on the DAC, etc.  And you can hear it.   It's all tradeoffs.  A $500 pure analog TT is going to sound substantially better than the one with the laundry list of features.  

No, that actually makes sense. Like I said, if the sound quality is reduced by using Bluetooth, I doubt I’d use it anyway. I appreciate the advice. 

I don’t have a Bluetooth turntable, but my speakers have Bluetooth capability. They are connected to the turntable with wires so they are not portable. But I am also able to play songs off my phone or computer with them. They are Audioengine a5+. 

From what I understand, a Bluetooth turntable is so you can copy your records on to a CD or flash drive using your computer. If that is what you want I don’t know anything about that. 

No, the USB on the TT is so you can rip the vinyl.  

no, the usb on the TT is so you can record the record WHILE IT PLAYS. there is no ripping in analog......

C'mon Mickey.  That's exactly what I meant. If you look at Orpheus and other sites, they are called "Vinyl Rip". Ripping is a generic term and I'm distinguishing it from the statement about Bluetooth, which has not role in the ripping/recording of the record. 

Did you really think I thought you could record a record without it playing, like a cd?

LukinFan

GlowGirl said:

LukinFan said:

mrussel1 said:

LukinFan said:

mrussel1 said:

LukinFan said:

mickeyrat said:

LukinFan said:

mrussel1 said:

LukinFan said:

I really like the Audio Technica AT-LP120XUSB but it’s out of stock everywhere, including at AT. I contacted AT, and they said they would be eventually back in stock but they don’t know when.  

Anyone know of another record player with similar features? Thanks!

What are the features important to you?  USB, phono stage,  belt driven,  speed switch?

Direct Drive
Bluetooth 
USB (I doubt I will ever use it, so it's not super important)
Anti-Skate control
Pre-amp
Speed Switch 

I think that's about it. 

what about this?

https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/at-lp1240-usbxp

as of the 2nd a local has 6 available at $499.....

sure something can be worked out.

I was looking at this one too. It’s a little more than what I wanted to pay, and I don’t think it has Bluetooth capability. I’m not sure if I’ll use BT that often but was wanting the option. 

Blue tooth for what?  Do you mean so you can stream music from your phone to the record player which then sends a signal to your pre amp?  Or is it to connect with Bluetooth speakers?

Personally I only look at the analog side of things, so I'm curious how bluetooth plays into a TT. 

I was thinking for Bluetooth speakers. I’ve read the sound quality isn’t as good as wiring it but I wanted that option. 

Anyone here have a Bluetooth record player? If it’s that bad, maybe I don’t want one. 

I think it's going to depend on what you want out of your TT.  Every feature you ask for is going to reduce the investment in the core of the TT (the tonearm, platter, cart, etc.)  So I would be cautious about 'features', unless convenience is the name of your game.  And if that's the case, then why a TT?  I'm not dogging you, so don't take this the wrong way.  But think of it like AVR's.  People just want more and more out of their AVRs.. dolby atmos, streaming, 7 HDMI ports, etc.  But they aren't going to pay $3k.  So manufacturers save on the amplifier stage, and the pre amp processing, go cheap on the DAC, etc.  And you can hear it.   It's all tradeoffs.  A $500 pure analog TT is going to sound substantially better than the one with the laundry list of features.  

No, that actually makes sense. Like I said, if the sound quality is reduced by using Bluetooth, I doubt I’d use it anyway. I appreciate the advice. 

I don’t have a Bluetooth turntable, but my speakers have Bluetooth capability. They are connected to the turntable with wires so they are not portable. But I am also able to play songs off my phone or computer with them. They are Audioengine a5+. 

From what I understand, a Bluetooth turntable is so you can copy your records on to a CD or flash drive using your computer. If that is what you want I don’t know anything about that. 

Do you notice the sound quality drop when you run through the bluetooth? I'm assuming so. 

GlowGirl

mrussel1 said:

GlowGirl said:

LukinFan said:

mrussel1 said:

LukinFan said:

mrussel1 said:

LukinFan said:

mickeyrat said:

LukinFan said:

mrussel1 said:

LukinFan said:

I really like the Audio Technica AT-LP120XUSB but it’s out of stock everywhere, including at AT. I contacted AT, and they said they would be eventually back in stock but they don’t know when.  

Anyone know of another record player with similar features? Thanks!

What are the features important to you?  USB, phono stage,  belt driven,  speed switch?

Direct Drive
Bluetooth 
USB (I doubt I will ever use it, so it's not super important)
Anti-Skate control
Pre-amp
Speed Switch 

I think that's about it. 

what about this?

https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/at-lp1240-usbxp

as of the 2nd a local has 6 available at $499.....

sure something can be worked out.

I was looking at this one too. It’s a little more than what I wanted to pay, and I don’t think it has Bluetooth capability. I’m not sure if I’ll use BT that often but was wanting the option. 

Blue tooth for what?  Do you mean so you can stream music from your phone to the record player which then sends a signal to your pre amp?  Or is it to connect with Bluetooth speakers?

Personally I only look at the analog side of things, so I'm curious how bluetooth plays into a TT. 

I was thinking for Bluetooth speakers. I’ve read the sound quality isn’t as good as wiring it but I wanted that option. 

Anyone here have a Bluetooth record player? If it’s that bad, maybe I don’t want one. 

I think it's going to depend on what you want out of your TT.  Every feature you ask for is going to reduce the investment in the core of the TT (the tonearm, platter, cart, etc.)  So I would be cautious about 'features', unless convenience is the name of your game.  And if that's the case, then why a TT?  I'm not dogging you, so don't take this the wrong way.  But think of it like AVR's.  People just want more and more out of their AVRs.. dolby atmos, streaming, 7 HDMI ports, etc.  But they aren't going to pay $3k.  So manufacturers save on the amplifier stage, and the pre amp processing, go cheap on the DAC, etc.  And you can hear it.   It's all tradeoffs.  A $500 pure analog TT is going to sound substantially better than the one with the laundry list of features.  

No, that actually makes sense. Like I said, if the sound quality is reduced by using Bluetooth, I doubt I’d use it anyway. I appreciate the advice. 

I don’t have a Bluetooth turntable, but my speakers have Bluetooth capability. They are connected to the turntable with wires so they are not portable. But I am also able to play songs off my phone or computer with them. They are Audioengine a5+. 

From what I understand, a Bluetooth turntable is so you can copy your records on to a CD or flash drive using your computer. If that is what you want I don’t know anything about that. 

No, the USB on the TT is so you can rip the vinyl.  

I think that is what I meant - but said poorly. Or maybe I just don't know what a bluetooth turntable is

mickeyrat

mrussel1 said:

mickeyrat said:

mrussel1 said:

GlowGirl said:

LukinFan said:

mrussel1 said:

LukinFan said:

mrussel1 said:

LukinFan said:

mickeyrat said:

LukinFan said:

mrussel1 said:

LukinFan said:

I really like the Audio Technica AT-LP120XUSB but it’s out of stock everywhere, including at AT. I contacted AT, and they said they would be eventually back in stock but they don’t know when.  

Anyone know of another record player with similar features? Thanks!

What are the features important to you?  USB, phono stage,  belt driven,  speed switch?

Direct Drive
Bluetooth 
USB (I doubt I will ever use it, so it's not super important)
Anti-Skate control
Pre-amp
Speed Switch 

I think that's about it. 

what about this?

https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/at-lp1240-usbxp

as of the 2nd a local has 6 available at $499.....

sure something can be worked out.

I was looking at this one too. It’s a little more than what I wanted to pay, and I don’t think it has Bluetooth capability. I’m not sure if I’ll use BT that often but was wanting the option. 

Blue tooth for what?  Do you mean so you can stream music from your phone to the record player which then sends a signal to your pre amp?  Or is it to connect with Bluetooth speakers?

Personally I only look at the analog side of things, so I'm curious how bluetooth plays into a TT. 

I was thinking for Bluetooth speakers. I’ve read the sound quality isn’t as good as wiring it but I wanted that option. 

Anyone here have a Bluetooth record player? If it’s that bad, maybe I don’t want one. 

I think it's going to depend on what you want out of your TT.  Every feature you ask for is going to reduce the investment in the core of the TT (the tonearm, platter, cart, etc.)  So I would be cautious about 'features', unless convenience is the name of your game.  And if that's the case, then why a TT?  I'm not dogging you, so don't take this the wrong way.  But think of it like AVR's.  People just want more and more out of their AVRs.. dolby atmos, streaming, 7 HDMI ports, etc.  But they aren't going to pay $3k.  So manufacturers save on the amplifier stage, and the pre amp processing, go cheap on the DAC, etc.  And you can hear it.   It's all tradeoffs.  A $500 pure analog TT is going to sound substantially better than the one with the laundry list of features.  

No, that actually makes sense. Like I said, if the sound quality is reduced by using Bluetooth, I doubt I’d use it anyway. I appreciate the advice. 

I don’t have a Bluetooth turntable, but my speakers have Bluetooth capability. They are connected to the turntable with wires so they are not portable. But I am also able to play songs off my phone or computer with them. They are Audioengine a5+. 

From what I understand, a Bluetooth turntable is so you can copy your records on to a CD or flash drive using your computer. If that is what you want I don’t know anything about that. 

No, the USB on the TT is so you can rip the vinyl.  

no, the usb on the TT is so you can record the record WHILE IT PLAYS. there is no ripping in analog......

C'mon Mickey.  That's exactly what I meant. If you look at Orpheus and other sites, they are called "Vinyl Rip". Ripping is a generic term and I'm distinguishing it from the statement about Bluetooth, which has not role in the ripping/recording of the record. 

Did you really think I thought you could record a record without it playing, like a cd?

no I dont believe you thought that.

but it would be a very browns fan thing to think....

LukinFan

mickeyrat said:

LukinFan said:

mrussel1 said:

LukinFan said:

I really like the Audio Technica AT-LP120XUSB but it’s out of stock everywhere, including at AT. I contacted AT, and they said they would be eventually back in stock but they don’t know when.  

Anyone know of another record player with similar features? Thanks!

What are the features important to you?  USB, phono stage,  belt driven,  speed switch?

Direct Drive
Bluetooth 
USB (I doubt I will ever use it, so it's not super important)
Anti-Skate control
Pre-amp
Speed Switch 

I think that's about it. 

what about this?

https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/at-lp1240-usbxp

as of the 2nd a local has 6 available at $499.....

sure something can be worked out.

I see the dust cover comes unhinged. Anyone else have a TT like this? Is it a pain? We have to keep our cover down while playing a record because my 2 year old son likes to mess with the record. 

eddiec

I'd have to agree with @mrussel1 on this. I think bluetooth defeats the point of getting a turntable. Especially when you often see the cheapest TT's (like Crosley) advertising Bluetooth and USB features.

My Dad was looking for an under $500 turntable recently. I advised him to go with an Orbit. I know he's not that tech savvy, and the Orbit tonearm comes balanced out of the box, so I thought it was a good match for him. They have a pre-amp option as well. You should look at their website, you can custom build your TT.

Pro-ject is also something to look at. For the price you get a nice tonarm, probably better than most TT's in that range. And they're easliy upgradable which is bonus. There are options to improve the platter, cartridge, power supply, etc, so if you don't want to lay out a lot now, you can gradually increase the performance. 

Question- what will you be running it through? Type of amp, speakers?

LukinFan

Thanks everyone. You have convinced me to stir clear of BT. And like I said, I probably would never use it anyway. I really appreciate all of the advice. I still have no clue what I'm going to get though. 

LukinFan

eddiec said:

Question- what will you be running it through? Type of amp, speakers?

My wife got me some new speakers for my birthday, but I haven't had a chance to hook them up yet. The name of the speakers are slipping my mind right now. I'm hoping to have a chance this weekend to connect them. 

mrussel1

LukinFan said:

Thanks everyone. You have convinced me to stir clear of BT. And like I said, I probably would never use it anyway. I really appreciate all of the advice. I still have no clue what I'm going to get though. 

So two more questions. 

1. Does your integrated amp or pre amp have a phono stage today?
2. Do you really think you will to to digitize your records? That's the only reason you need a USB. 

GlowGirl

Even though I have had my turntable for only a little over a year - I am itching to upgrade. This is the one I want:

LukinFan

mrussel1 said:

LukinFan said:

Thanks everyone. You have convinced me to stir clear of BT. And like I said, I probably would never use it anyway. I really appreciate all of the advice. I still have no clue what I'm going to get though. 

So two more questions. 

1. Does your integrated amp or pre amp have a phono stage today?
2. Do you really think you will to to digitize your records? That's the only reason you need a USB. 

the preamp I use now was pretty cheap. I'm not currently at home, but I do not think it has a phono stage. 

As for the digitalizing records, I don't know...knowing me, I seriously doubt I will. But saying that, I have so many records that I do not have a digital copy of and I wish I did (for on the go listening). But again, I doubt I will ever use it. Maybe in the beginning?