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minifastcarminifastcar Posts: 27
edited December 2006 in Musicians and Gearheads
Any recommendations on record players? I need to buy a new one. I wonder what brand Ed has.
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  • AstarteAstarte Posts: 5
    I'm not sure about new ones....I would recommend checking out your local Goodwill/Salvation Army/flea market/thrift shop or maybe even a pawn shop for a good old one. The only problem with that is you should test it before you buy it, because otherwise you could end up paying for one that needs a new needle for example. You can usually find a pretty good deal if you're patient enough to look around. I know people that have gotten a record player with built in equalizer/cassette decks for less than $50 I think. And I think it included speakers too. Besides, vintage stuff is way cooler ;)
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  • AvocadoLadyAvocadoLady Posts: 680
    So, if I'm buying a vintage/used turntable, what should I look for? What other stuff am I going to need to hook it up?
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  • Dirty MosquitoDirty Mosquito Posts: 621
    AvocadoLady wrote:
    So, if I'm buying a vintage/used turntable, what should I look for? What other stuff am I going to need to hook it up?

    Depends on how vintage, but I think you would be fine with a stereo receiver or amplifier. Even though I have a couple of Technics, I wouldn't mind getting a vintage one myself. I love antiques.
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  • Pacomc79Pacomc79 Posts: 9,404
    check out http://www.needledoctor.com

    tons of brands to choose from. I have an automatic AT and a dual.

    My next one will probably be some sort of USB version.

    Technics are fantastic. You can't beat an SL 1200.
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  • casper leblanccasper leblanc Posts: 1,246
    I have a 30+-year old Technics. It's amazing.
  • AvocadoLadyAvocadoLady Posts: 680
    Thanks guys! So, in order to have a complete turntable setup, what are all the parts/pieces/components/wires I'll need? I seriously need to educate myself ;)

    I just want to play records, not convert to mp3 or anything elaborate.
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  • hrd2imgnhrd2imgn Posts: 4,898
    Pacomc79 wrote:
    check out http://www.needledoctor.com

    tons of brands to choose from. I have an automatic AT and a dual.

    My next one will probably be some sort of USB version.

    Technics are fantastic. You can't beat an SL 1200.


    bought the numark usb one, not too bad! Recordings are decent and helf the hassle of all the RCA cables.
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