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Beginner Turntable

Hi,
I just become interested in turntable and totally confused about what I need to buy.

1.what is the price range for a beginner level turntable?

2.Do I need to buy a cartridge or it was included in turntable?

3.New or Used

4.Right now, I'm using the Denon RCD-M39s mini system. Could I combine this with the turntable? And what else do I need to buy ?

5.Any suggestion about brand and model ? It seems like japanese brand like denon and pioneer have some good chose.
meag
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goofyfoot
1,372 posts
 
Hi Lowrider, I have to agree with you that a better table than a USB or entry level modern table might be advantageous in the long run. A Linn or Thorens would provide the chance to make upgrades (i.e. a solid plinth and a better tonearm) along the way without breaking the bank up front for the initial purchase.
Also, turntables are the one piece of equipment that I'd have less hesitation about buying used because they're more mechanical than electrical.
johnnyb53
3,510 posts
 
I don't know how many of you have heard a Pro-Ject Debut Carbon, but it sets a
new standard for what you get for $399. Add a phono stage and it's right in the
OP's budget w/no fiddling, upgrading, refurbishing, or whatever. You can even
upgrade w/o mounting a new cartridge just by replacing the stylus with the one
for the 2M Blue.

It's so good for the price that the next logical upgrade would be the downstream
components.
kiko65
279 posts
 
Exactly what I meant, thanks you Lowrider57.
meag OP
5 posts
 
Thank you lowrider57

So, after all your threads above. I think if I will upgrade my speaker in the future then Pro-ject, if not a HM usb 1.

I think i may not upgrade it recently, BUT, i may purchase a beyerdynamic DT990. :)

So, maybe is time to save money......
meag OP
5 posts
 
After a second, I decide to buy a denon DP-300F or Tech AT-LP120 or AT-LP240-USB.

Any suggestion?

Many thanks.
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