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
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.
Notec,
PL560 is less than $250 used, but would never mind spinning my most valuable records on that one.
Please considering increasing your budget to the Project Essential2 for about $350 plus tax. I would not play records on anything cheaper, although the Music Hall would probably be adequate if properly isolated. The Project is a real quality hifi table.