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Turn table for my kid???

My daughter just told me she wants a turn table. That thought really excites me because I hope she eventually loves music as much as I do.  Additionally, I've been thinking of getting into vinyl myself but haven't for fear of the money pit it will become like the rest of my audio endeavors.

So it looks like I can start this journey together with my kid.  Cool.  My question then is what's a good entry level tt?  I assume I will need to get a phono pre, etc?  I would much prefer one that is as self contained as possible.  Ideally I would be able to just connect some speakers to it or connect it directly into my integrated amp. Please take it easy on a vinyl noob.

Thank you and happy new year!
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Having a common interest with your child, priceless. That said i must ask: What is your budget for TT and phonostage?

 As a start I suggest you look online at Needle Doctor and Music Direct for their offerings. There are budget TTs that have phonostage built in. Denon, Music Hall, and ProJect come to mind.

Good luck to you and your Daughter!   
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tboooe OP
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Thank you @yogiboy.  That's expensive though.  I just came across something that I think fits what I need but I have no idea if it's junk or not.

http://www.needledoctor.com/Audio-Technica-LP60-and-Audioengine-A2Black?sc=2&category=46
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yogiboy
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@tboooe

The only reason I suggested the VPI is that you said you wanted to join your child in the journey together.
BTW, that LP60 without speakers is a hundred dollar table.
And a Happy New Year to you!
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tboooe OP
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@yogiboy I apologise for not being more clear.  I should have said I want to use my daughter as a guinea pig!!!  She won't care too much about sound quality.  

So I am paying $200 for 2 speakers with the LP60?
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yogiboy
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@tboooe

Here ya go! It seems like a toy!
http://www.needledoctor.com/Audio-Technica-LP60-Fully-Automatic-Turntable-with-Switchable-Phono-Pre-...
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