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Cheapo TT's for a present

I'm scouring the local thrifts, etc. for a gift. I've found a couple of possibilities. Found a Technics SL-220 in very nice shape. I've also found a Pioneer PL-112D in good shape, but maybe not quite as unweathered. Are those two old budget models comparable, or is one a lot better sounding than the other? Thanks for answering another tedious question about bottom-of-the-heap, trash-picked turntables! ;)
rongon
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frogman
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I agree with Viridian. I can't speak to the Pioneer, but I bought my son an sl-220 a couple of years ago, and while I can't say it comes close to sounding like my TNT6, it sounds surprisingly good. With a $60 AT cart and $100 Cambridge phono section, the thing makes a lot of music.
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wilson667
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It seems both are going for around 125$ on Ebay. so if they can be had for less I would say condition is the main concern.I believe I had the sl-220 as my first tt in the late 90's. It sounded pretty good with a decent cartridge($50+) and phono stage(C.A. 540/640p or similar) at the time I used the built in in my receiver.I don't think it would be a bad table to get your feet wet with.
buconero117
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Quick go to Toys-R-Us. They have many 'cheapo' record players Be sure to put the receipt in the box so the person will know where to return it.
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