by "Honeybunchesofgoats" (honeybunche0fgoats)
Published 06/23/2017 at 15:35
by "Honeybunchesofgoats" (honeybunche0fgoats)
Published 06/23/2017 at 15:35
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So I have a large record collection, but only a crappy record player. I’ve spent a lot of time collecting records, but never really got around to the buying a good turntable part. Do any of your weirdos have any recommendations?
I have only one requirement, and that’s that it can play 78s, because those make up half of my collection.
"Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now)" (bman76-4)
06/23/2017 at 15:37, STARS: 2
The AudioTechnicas have great reviews on Amazon and aren’t insultingly expensive.
"Textured Soy Protein" (texturedsoyprotein)
06/23/2017 at 15:39, STARS: 2
I have a basic AudioTechnica turntable that I got my wife for her birthday last year. She was on this kick about wanting to listen to records, so I got it for her, and she was happy.
I can’t comment on how good of a record player it is though, because we’ve yet to play a record on it.
"Honeybunchesofgoats" (honeybunche0fgoats)
06/23/2017 at 15:39, STARS: 0
Sadly, the ones under $300 don’t play 78s. Which I’m not completely opposed to, but I sort of feel like that cost is coming from the fact that they’re “direct drive” and I don’t even know what that is.
"Party-vi" (party-vi)
06/23/2017 at 15:45, STARS: 1
"notsomethingstructural" (notsomethingstructural)
06/23/2017 at 15:48, STARS: 1
Direct drive = not belt drive. It’s like comparing a tesla to an escort. Motor straight to table.
I would say look at the features you want (e.g., how much pitch adjustment you want, is it preamped, etc.) and get a good brand. I’ve never really gotten into hifi vinyl but those that do say the turntable is only a part of the overall equation. Save money for decent cables and amps and stuff.
"Honeybunchesofgoats" (honeybunche0fgoats)
06/23/2017 at 15:50, STARS: 0
Bless you.
In that case, I definitely don’t want to pay $200 more for a direct drive.
"Honeybunchesofgoats" (honeybunche0fgoats)
06/23/2017 at 15:51, STARS: 0
Also, please tell me why I own so many tango records.
"My X-type is too a real Jaguar" (TomSlick)
06/23/2017 at 15:52, STARS: 1
I prefer belt drive, I have a Teac TN100B it is available under $150 online it works very well for my needs
http://www.teac.com/product/tn-100/
"unclevanos (Ovaltine Jenkins)" (unclevanos)
06/23/2017 at 15:54, STARS: 1
please tell me you have Brubeck “Time Out” and Herb Alpert. My dad regrets selling his records when I was young. All he has is a record from Bread (ew).
"WiscoProud" (wiscoproud)
06/23/2017 at 15:57, STARS: 1
I have a Denon DP300f, which is pretty reasonably priced, and fully automatic. If you get serious you can also swap the cartridges and bypass the internal pre-amp as well. Basically its good for both beginners and the mid-level users.
Edit: Sorry just realized it doesn’t play 78s
"Honeybunchesofgoats" (honeybunche0fgoats)
06/23/2017 at 15:57, STARS: 0
And it does 78s! I think we have a winner.
"Honeybunchesofgoats" (honeybunche0fgoats)
06/23/2017 at 15:59, STARS: 0
Sadly not. I like Take five well enough, but despite loving jazz, I’ve never been huge on Dave Brubeck.
"My X-type is too a real Jaguar" (TomSlick)
06/23/2017 at 16:00, STARS: 1
It is not the top audiophile best, but it sounds pretty damn good to my ears and is belt driven which in my experience makes 78s sound better as they tend to pick up direct drive vibration more than 33s.
"Party-vi" (party-vi)
06/23/2017 at 16:00, STARS: 1
I’ve read the best budget hifi turntable (and that really depends on you having a good sound system to back it up) is a Flexson VinylPlay, but that’s about $300. The Audio Technica LP60 is probably the best sub-$100 turntable but it doesn’t place 78rpm records.
"unclevanos (Ovaltine Jenkins)" (unclevanos)
06/23/2017 at 16:01, STARS: 0
I’ve come to appreciate it more after playing Blue Rondo a la Turk on alto back in hs. Its a time signature mashup and articulation exercise.
"Honeybunchesofgoats" (honeybunche0fgoats)
06/23/2017 at 16:02, STARS: 0
That’s exactly the sort of advice I was looking for.
"random001" (random001)
06/23/2017 at 16:16, STARS: 1
Pro-Ject debut carbon! Trust me!
"Wagonlife740" (wagonlife740)
06/23/2017 at 17:16, STARS: 1
I got a Audio Technica... I think its the PL120. Awesome first turntable. The pre amp kind of sucks, but I run it through a dbx sonic maximizer into a set of powered studio monitors and it sounds great. When you want better quality sound you can add a rubber mat to the platter a upgraded counter weight and an upgraded cartridge. I have the Sure m97xe with the upgraded stylus, and holy shit the detail that thing picks up is amazing (my Steely Dan albums just blow me away with detail). Just remember that you do not want to play your damaged vinyl on it (if you want to keep your new vinyl nice), and clean your records every time you switch records. Buy a cleaning kit right away.
...and remember, a lot of the stuff I or anyone else is probably telling you won’t make sense until you hear the difference between turntables and stylus or cartridge yourself.
"Honeybunchesofgoats" (honeybunche0fgoats)
06/23/2017 at 17:17, STARS: 1
Sadly, it seems that they don’t make that model anymore. But the other advice is great, thanks!
"Wagonlife740" (wagonlife740)
06/23/2017 at 17:23, STARS: 2
Then look for something upgrade-able. Then it can start as a cheap turn-table and if you really want to dig further, you can upgrade it and make it as nice as one of those $800 dollar ones. Stay away from something old that needs fixing as your first one. Some have no market for upgrades and some have tons of stuff available.
"Honeybunchesofgoats" (honeybunche0fgoats)
06/23/2017 at 17:26, STARS: 0
That’s very good advice, because I keep getting tempted by old Victrolas.
"gmctavish needs more space" (gmctavish)
06/23/2017 at 17:58, STARS: 0
My advice would be to get something that’s better than your speakers and/or amp setup. That way if you want even better sound, you just need a better amp and/or speakers. If you already have a really good amp and speakers, even better.
Also, nice belt drive > cheap direct drive, but inmho, nice direct drive > nice belt drive. I have a Sansui SR-929, which is direct drive. They’re also rare and expensive, and hard to repair, so I’m not sure I’d reccomend it.
Oh and Ortofon makes really good cartridges for not too much money. I have an old Pickering, but I’ve heard very good things about Ortofons, the Red in particular.