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Entry level turntable

Hi guys,

Need advice on an entry level turntable.
My budget is up to 250.

I live in a 220 Volt - 50 Hz country.
Would using a step up transformer have an impact on sound quality ?, I'm planning to buy the turntable in the U.S.

Thanks !

Rod
foxtrot
mechans
3,048 posts
 
Music Hall USB $249 new! It has a built in Phono satge and can play vinyl without a computer hook up.
foxtrot OP
211 posts
 
Thanks !
notec
407 posts
 
Hopefully your LPs are not valuable playing them on a $250 tt
chervokas
17 posts
 
If the table you're buying uses an AC synchronous motor, I don't think one for use with a 60Hz power line will play at the proper speed with a 50Hz line.

I have no experience with the current crop of budget tables, but the U-Turn Orbit seems to be getting a lot of good notices but it definitely uses an AC synchronous motor. I think you're going to need to look for something designed to run with 50Hz power.
czarivey
5,946 posts
 
Notec,
PL560 is less than $250 used, but would never mind spinning my most valuable records on that one.
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