Turntable suggestions for a newbie

I have had my VPI for many years.....most vinyl players are a pain to set up....but there is a great joy in reading, following suggestions and enjoying the results.  VPI the company is very helpful ...as would be the dealer you get it from.  Don't be afraid of a well cared for used VPI.  Enjoy!!

The idiot that is trying to steer you away from SCHIIT doesn't know from where he speaks. I have one.  I have several friends that bought one. Overall concensus; - - - Fantastic performance for a bargain price.

I am also a strong supporter of the TECHNICS SL-1200G turntable. Very high-quality performance. Easy to set up properly, SME style head shell which allows easy interchange of cartridges if tastes so require. Extra counterweight for heavier cartridges such as the GRADO "wood series" MM cartridges (a true musician's cartridge) Heavily dampened and isolated. Also, as a side bar; an excellent table to allow upgrades from "FUNK FIRM" to state of the art performance. Do a little research. I think you will agree.

Oh yes, as far as VPI is concerned, I have no mis-giving's whatsoever. Also, an outstanding USA manufacturer of turntables and, as stated, a good company to work with.

My recommendation was steered more in the direction of the fact that you are a "newbie" as far as turntable music reproduction is concerned. There are almost an infinite number of considerations that can affect how good your TT setup will do what you are hoping for. Even your choice of music plays a great part in the end result, largely due to the fact that most "POP"; "HOP."; and "STEEL"; recordings have been recorded and mastered under less that optimal conditions. Especially, older vinyl. Then there is the matter of cleaning and restoration of records that have been handled and stored under less-than-ideal conditions. If you want the best a record can offer, sound wise, you had better consider a record cleaning machine. VPI makes those also. In that sense, be careful of products that offer miracles and produce nothing. And of course, there is the consideration of a cartridge and maintaining one properly. Another consideration that can make a world of difference, in wear and performance. The truth is, the deeper you delve into the wonderful world of vinyl, the more expensive it can get to maintain, unless of course you just don't give a damn. Unlike CD' s and digital downloads, vinyl is somewhat akin to "marriage". Be careful and choose wisely "grasshopper".