Decent inexpensive turntables?

[GoldenBoy]

Can anyone recommend to me a good turntable that costs no more, than say, $200? I finally going to add one back into my sysytem, but I son't want to get crazy over it you? I'm not really a vinyl man myself, but It would be nice to be able to play some of my old records again, as well as some new ones I purchased last year.

[Sckott]

http://www.garage-a-records.com/

There's some decent turntables in there for under $200, basically your normal Techniques and Sony types, some modified too.

You can also hop over to www.jandr.com and look for some inexpensive turntables. Make sure you get something that's magnetic-pickup, simple with 33.3/45RPM.

Simple players. Nothing huge, but simple and will work well!

[Andy]

Try HCM audio they have a demo MMF2.1 for 239.95


http://www.hcmaudio.com/

[Sckott]

Good choice, actually Andy. Some Music Hall Turntables are actually "poo-man's Regas". They're very good, and sometimes around $200!

[GoldenBoy]

Thanks folks, I'll check them out as soon as I can. :)

[KeithH]

I do not purport to be a vinyl expert, but for $300, the Music Hall MMF-2.1 is well regarded for the price. For around $200, consider the Sony PS-LX350H manual turntable. I use one in my main system, and it serves me well. I am no vinyl hound, and I'm sure I could do better if I were to spend more, the 'LX350H is good for the money.

[mazort]

The obvious choices are the Music Hall 'tables or the Rega P3. You probably couldn't go wrong with the entry Audio Note, either.

The 'table I listen to every day is a Linn LP-12, with an Ittok arm. I bought it used on ebay for $700. You really ought to consider that option. It's worth it and it will whomp anything close to that price.

BTW, you might find yourself listening to records more than you expect to with any of the above!

[Andy]

Ya checked yet? The last time I needed a TT I didn't go to work for a week, nearly stopped eating, and my wife says I didn't bathe. I think she's exaggerating a little bit.

[GoldenBoy]

Originally posted by Andy
Ya checked yet? The last time I needed a TT I didn't go to work for a week, nearly stopped eating, and my wife says I didn't bathe. I think she's exaggerating a little bit.

Andy,
I have not yet checked, but I don't plan on losing too much sleep or bathing time over it either. ;) I just wan't something decent, but, like I said, I'm no vinyl hound so, you know, anything that'll sound like quality and not a fisher-price toy is fine with me.
:)

[BradOlson]

For $100, you can order a Gemini XL-100 turntable which is professional quality and great sounding as well from northernlightfx.

[GoldenBoy]

Originally posted by cbsolson
For $100, you can order a Gemini XL-100 turntable which is professional quality and great sounding as well from northernlightfx.

Cool. I've always prefered pro-gear anyhow. I think you can get much better quality and performance for the price with pro-gear. This is why much of my gear is pro, although, admittedly, some of it is remnants of my home studio. How about the Numark TT1600? I see that at American Musical Supply for about US$10 more than the Gemini. Is that supposed to be any good?

:cool:

[BradOlson]

Numark stuff is great quality. We are Numark dealers and although their catalog isn't listed on our website go to www.northernlightfx.com and click on the "Contact" link and you will get our toll-free number and either Ben, Sam or Eric will help you order a Numark.

[GoldenBoy]

Originally posted by cbsolson
Numark stuff is great quality. We are Numark dealers and although their catalog isn't listed on our website go to www.northernlightfx.com and click on the "Contact" link and you will get our toll-free number and either Ben, Sam or Eric will help you order a Numark.

Cool. Thanks.

[BradOlson]

You're welcome. Now you know where to find pro audio for decent prices. If you need a mirror ball, a strobe light, DJ special effect lighting, hard to find songs on karaoke CD+G's (Mikey was looking for You're The One by the Vogues on karaoke CD+G and we were able to order the CD+G with that song on it), etc. we sell that stuff as well.