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Best turntable setup for under $300

Dipping my toes in the vinyl world with a relatively limited budget. Any good suggestions on something that won't break a grad student bank?

I'm not ready for a true audiophile setup, just want something that sounds good and won't destroy my records. My knowledge of analog is very limited at the present time...\

Many thanks AG members!
rch34
mst
163 posts
 
I am not a Vinyl person but I did note that Stereophile had a review of a fairly inexpensive turntable-cartridge combo in this month's edition. MSRP was just under four Franklins.
zenieth
381 posts
 
Well ........... Here's what I suggest. Buy a Sony PS-LX300USB for $150. Put the other $150 away to begin saving for tomorrow's new table.
ben_wood
7 posts
 
I'd recommend adding $100 to your budget and getting a Rega P1. You can get one for $395 from several online retailers, this is with free shipping and no sales tax. The rega is highly regarded for a low cost table and it also includes a premounted Ortofon cartridge. Truly a plug and play component.
learsfool
1,215 posts
 
I second the Rega P1 suggestion, and if you by a used one you could get it for your stated budget.
rch34 OP
6 posts
 
Believe it or not, the Sony PS-LX300USB is actually selling for $109 shipped on Amazing right now.

The Rega R1 and Pro-ject Debut are also nice, though a new one is out of reach for me...
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