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Beginner Turntable

Hi,
I just become interested in turntable and totally confused about what I need to buy.

1.what is the price range for a beginner level turntable?

2.Do I need to buy a cartridge or it was included in turntable?

3.New or Used

4.Right now, I'm using the Denon RCD-M39s mini system. Could I combine this with the turntable? And what else do I need to buy ?

5.Any suggestion about brand and model ? It seems like japanese brand like denon and pioneer have some good chose.
meag
meag OP
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Thank you guys very much, I saw a lot of your ID in others' thread.

For Kiko65 and Johnnyb53:

First thank for your advice. Im thinking how much the sound will be different between AT-AP120 or MH USB-1 and Pro-ject. I have seen some threads said TT with a phono build in is not as good as the simple TT. I could not find a TT store and the only place I could try tt is a LP exchange store, where they use really old machine with receiver. So I could not try any of them

I have been play clarinet for nearly ten years and I will use my tt only for classic. I would like offer the best for my ear :).

Thank you guys again.
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goofyfoot
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If your playing classical, a Grado cartridge is a safe choice for a cartridge and they make a number of budget cartridges for those who are just getting started.
I have a Grado mono cartridge as my records are classical mono platters from about 1954 to 1960. I collect Arkiv Produktion, RCA Red Seal, Westminster, London/Decca etc.. and the tone is very rich and even throughout the frequencies/registers.
My records offer a listening experience different from my digital player!
I believe the main thing is to enjoy and have fun.
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misternice
339 posts
 
Hi,a sota will do just nicely.and it takes you straight into the high end.They can be required for 500,and sound awesome
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syntax
2,193 posts
 
Beginner Turntable: TW Raven AC3
kiko65
279 posts
 
Yes, grado carts match well with classical music.

Yes, Project Carbon will sound "better" than all others described with phono preamp built in.

That said, the difference in your mini system won't be audible or may be subtle at best. Don't overspend if you are going to keep your mini system.

Are you an analitical listener or just like to enjoy the music?

This is a dangerous hobby if you buy into all the hype of "better" sound reproduction. You may end up spending lots of money trying to get the "right" equipment. Believe me, I learned this the hard way a long time ago.

A few years back my entire gig was in the $25,000.00

Today its down to about $8,000.00 and, TO MY EARS, sounds MUCH better than before.

Do yourself a favor and read "The Entry Level #5 Page 3" from Stereophile.com

There is nothing better that listening to your favorite music on vinyl. I make it a habit to sit down EVERY day to play at leat one lp.

Happy listening!
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