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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
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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genesis168
409 posts
 
Technics SL 1300, 1400,1500,1600,1700,1800 all great tables. Mk2's look nicer. All can be had within budget and sound great
zenieth
381 posts
 
$109 shipped! SOLD !!! You can listen safely for less. Enjoy your LP's and save your money for a mid level entry table in the future. Dam !!!!
stick70
64 posts
 
I've just recently received the Sony LX300USB for a gift and am going to use it to transfer some of my LP's to Cd's. The stock needle isn't the best so if your going to do any transfering I'd suggest going to LP gear .com and getting a better one. For the money this player is great starter player and can transfer your stull to digital if you want to.
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