recommend me a record player

AndySlash · 06-21-2008, 01:14 AM

my cheap 10-yr old RCA one is dying.

I got a bonus at work.

Now is the time.

this one looks good, but I absolutely wouldn't want to spend any more than how much this is (188 currently).

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...pr_product_top

anyone have any other suggestions or recommendations for other players.

wHATcOLOR · 06-21-2008, 01:18 AM

AndySlash · 06-21-2008, 02:02 AM

well I never.

Nothing/everything · 06-21-2008, 03:18 AM

looks like a decent purchase, i'd always go for a direct drive. Check whether replacing the needle is expensive on that model, and check availability i'd say.

PkPhuoko · 06-22-2008, 09:44 PM

technics 1200 MKII

celluloid_love · 06-22-2008, 09:59 PM

that one should be fine, man. the technics one mentioned is good too.

Thaniel Buckner · 06-22-2008, 10:12 PM

how is it "dying"?

AndySlash · 06-23-2008, 06:15 PM

dying is an overstatement, I guess- the belt drive is going (hey, it's playing a bit fast! oop, now this time it's playing a bit slow!) and I'm pretty sure I need a new needle. I'm guessing this could be fixed if I really wanted to, but I want a nicer one than a no frills RCA player bought at Radio Shack, I guess.

Thaniel Buckner · 06-23-2008, 10:19 PM

it ain't a sin to want an upgrade.

i'm not a gearhead but as i understand it clint's recommendation is like the telecaster of turntables. all the bells and whistles you'd want for something affordable.

TheMilstead · 06-23-2008, 10:58 PM

I've got a Marantz Model 6300 that sounds great.

http://www.classic-audio.com/marantz/6300.html

But I'm sure you're probably looking for something newer.

Mo · 06-23-2008, 11:45 PM

I got a 20-year-old piece by Sony, and it's working perfectly fine.

AndySlash · 06-24-2008, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thaniel Buckner

it ain't a sin to want an upgrade.

i'm not a gearhead but as i understand it clint's recommendation is like the telecaster of turntables. all the bells and whistles you'd want for something affordable.

$400 is too much for me. If I had the money, I think it'd be a no brainer- this one seems to be mentioned whenever you see discussion of turntables.

mxzombie · 06-24-2008, 11:55 AM

the one you posted is good, we use them at the library where i work. not expensive to maintain either, as far as needles go

noyen · 06-24-2008, 05:40 PM

clint reccomends dj turntables all the time because he's a poser. do you need a direct drive player with pitch control and can take a shit ton of abuse? i'd just go for a 99 sony if you're desperate or if you're into usb ports in sticking things in them and pulling them out and putting them back in and pulling them out, there are those 99 usb turntables and whatnot. but yeah, dont pay 400 bucks for a turntable tank you dont even need. i hate clint with the power of satan.

I'm Hardcore · 06-24-2008, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PkPhuoko

technics 1200 MKII

fuck

you dont need to purchase such a turntable if you're using it simply for listening pleasure.

invest in good cartridges/styli, you'll be fine

ryan patrick · 06-25-2008, 03:18 AM

i have the PL120

it's a solid player that i would definitely recommend for the price range

not having to deal with belt-drive is great

AndySlash · 07-08-2008, 10:16 AM

I did buy that turntable and set it up last night. As is my wont, I christened it with some Pink Floyd.

Booya.

ciGarski · 07-08-2008, 10:00 PM

man andy i was gonna make this thread tonight. hows the table working out?

TheDeuce · 07-08-2008, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndySlash

Booya.

everybody get dangerous, everybody get dangerous.

wait....wrong board.

AndySlash · 07-08-2008, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ciGarski

man andy i was gonna make this thread tonight. hows the table working out?

Pretty good for the one album I've played on it!

Happy with it so far. Seems pretty fucking durable. You could probably beat the shit out of someone with it if you wanted to.

ciGarski · 07-09-2008, 12:07 AM

i kinda want to.

AndySlash · 07-09-2008, 12:10 AM

just make sure to take the headshell off first so you don't damage the needle.

06-21-2008, 01:14 AM	#1
AndySlash Posts: 19,595	recommend me a record player my cheap 10-yr old RCA one is dying. I got a bonus at work. Now is the time. this one looks good, but I absolutely wouldn't want to spend any more than how much this is (188 currently). http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...pr_product_top anyone have any other suggestions or recommendations for other players.

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06-21-2008, 03:18 AM	#4
Nothing/everything Minion of Satan Location: Groningen; Netherlands Posts: 8,010	looks like a decent purchase, i'd always go for a direct drive. Check whether replacing the needle is expensive on that model, and check availability i'd say.

06-22-2008, 09:44 PM	#5
PkPhuoko Minion of Satan Posts: 6,303	technics 1200 MKII

06-22-2008, 09:59 PM	#6
celluloid_love Minion of Satan Location: creepyu Posts: 7,230	that one should be fine, man. the technics one mentioned is good too.

06-22-2008, 10:12 PM	#7
Thaniel Buckner Minion of Satan Location: kicksville Posts: 7,060	how is it "dying"?

06-23-2008, 06:15 PM	#8
AndySlash Posts: 19,595	dying is an overstatement, I guess- the belt drive is going (hey, it's playing a bit fast! oop, now this time it's playing a bit slow!) and I'm pretty sure I need a new needle. I'm guessing this could be fixed if I really wanted to, but I want a nicer one than a no frills RCA player bought at Radio Shack, I guess.

06-23-2008, 10:19 PM	#9
Thaniel Buckner Minion of Satan Location: kicksville Posts: 7,060	it ain't a sin to want an upgrade. i'm not a gearhead but as i understand it clint's recommendation is like the telecaster of turntables. all the bells and whistles you'd want for something affordable.

06-23-2008, 10:58 PM	#10
TheMilstead Minion of Satan Location: Damn fine cup of coffee. Posts: 5,534	I've got a Marantz Model 6300 that sounds great. http://www.classic-audio.com/marantz/6300.html But I'm sure you're probably looking for something newer.

06-23-2008, 11:45 PM	#11
Mo Shalom y'all Location: Wien Posts: 20,248	I got a 20-year-old piece by Sony, and it's working perfectly fine.

06-24-2008, 11:55 AM	#13
mxzombie Socialphobic Location: ¿guat zap? Posts: 14,759	the one you posted is good, we use them at the library where i work. not expensive to maintain either, as far as needles go

06-24-2008, 05:40 PM	#14
noyen Immortal Posts: 23,320	clint reccomends dj turntables all the time because he's a poser. do you need a direct drive player with pitch control and can take a shit ton of abuse? i'd just go for a 99 sony if you're desperate or if you're into usb ports in sticking things in them and pulling them out and putting them back in and pulling them out, there are those 99 usb turntables and whatnot. but yeah, dont pay 400 bucks for a turntable tank you dont even need. i hate clint with the power of satan.

06-25-2008, 03:18 AM	#16
ryan patrick Apocalyptic Poster Posts: 3,520	i have the PL120 it's a solid player that i would definitely recommend for the price range not having to deal with belt-drive is great

07-08-2008, 10:16 AM	#17
AndySlash Posts: 19,595	I did buy that turntable and set it up last night. As is my wont, I christened it with some Pink Floyd. Booya.

07-08-2008, 10:00 PM	#18
ciGarski is thinking of you Location: I can't control my shakes, how the hell did I get here? Posts: 14,047	man andy i was gonna make this thread tonight. hows the table working out?

07-09-2008, 12:07 AM	#21
ciGarski is thinking of you Location: I can't control my shakes, how the hell did I get here? Posts: 14,047	i kinda want to.

07-09-2008, 12:10 AM	#22
AndySlash Posts: 19,595	just make sure to take the headshell off first so you don't damage the needle.