Turntable recommendation
My wife and I are looking into getting a turntable. It would get light use as we mostly stream music via Qobuz. Current system is Bluesound Node, Yamaha CD-S303, Schiit Saga+, Schiit Vidar, NSMT Chorus 25 speakers and NSMT EXP15 sub. We do not have a record collection as of yet. Based on current gear and the fact that it will get light use. What makes sense? The $379 Yamaha CD player gets light use as well. Seems like a reasonable place to start budget-wise unless its all junk at this price point.
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With what little experience I've gained over the years, if I were starting from scratch with vinyl I would probably start with the Fluance RT85. In it's price range it's been highly rated by a number of reviewers. https://parttimeaudiophile.com/2020/06/19/fluance-rt85-reference-turntable-review/ |
While I would never tell someone not to get into vinyl, I would just say keep your expectations in check to avoid disappointment. Lots of good choices from the above. I would recommend by the research I have done would be the Pro -ject Debut carbon pro. It has some nice upgrade features that can compare with some more expensive tt's, also has a decent cartridge included all for $999. If you can stretch your budget another $150, you can get a Schiit Mani 2 phono preamp also. Just one of many selections. IMHO |
Get yourself a brand new technics mk7...they now come in color of your choice. For a cartridge, grab a premounted (on headshell) audio technica of your choice. Amazon sells a ton of AT cartridges. The AT520eb is a good one. The mani will suffice as a phono preamp, but I’d maybe look for a musical fidelity lx2 lps, great sounding budget phono preamp. Or even a Graham slee communicator. I own a technics mk7 in black, it’s a great turntable. The others I own are significantly more expensive, but the technics sounds good and is fun to use (important). As far as starting a record collection, look to thrift stores and eBay, also discogs. Unless you are looking for some rare hard to find record for big bucks, you should do OK finding some good quality records. Lastly, you will need a way to clean the records. I’d recommend a manual set up such as vinyl revival (UK). Thorens is selling a great line of turntables...check those out as well. Almost forgot, the music hall classic turntable is very nice for the money...uni pivot arm, removeable headshell, and comes with pre-installed mounted cartridge. You don't need to spend a fortune to get decent sound.
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