[Music] Buying a record player?

[bn1&bn3 Albion]

I'm looking at buying a record player but I haven't got a clue where to start. Not looking to spend a fortune but I don't something cheap and tacky looking that'll skip.

 

[Prince Monolulu]

This sort of thing will see you right.

 

[theboybilly]

Loads on Amazon or eBay (although the Steepletone ones at £39.95 are likely to be as much use as a Harry Moss car radio) Some come with USB playback. You don't have to spend a fortune but I'd spend at least £100 for something that will last.

 

[skipper734]

I was going to suggest one of these for the authentic sound of the 33/3. Jnr. skipper has one ( his Mum has traded a few on Ebay. I can see why.)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-D...445150?hash=item21088e021e:g:kxMAAOSwGotWl960

 

[One hot tub one ambition]

Genuinely thought that this was the latest rumour of the price tag of the new South-American player we will inevitably be linked with...without seeing the music part at the beginning

 

[Honky Tonx]

pro-ject make good decks

 

[Marty___Mcfly]

I picked up a Technics SL-Q30 a while back on eBay for about £70. It's an 80's model and is great. This is the closest I find on there at the moment-

http://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/281917545780

I tried a few older ones (60s) but could find one that gave decent sound quality..

 

[Bill Cassidy's tie up]

Depends what you want out of them I've got a 1953, 1958 and a 1962 (first stereo I think) Dansette

 

[ozzygull]

pro-ject make good decks

Agree. I got a pro-ject essential 2 for Christmas. Attached it to a pioneer pdx-z9 and some B&W speakers which I already had. Put on some old LPs on that I had and was blown away by the sound. Having listened to compression files and cds for so long, I could not believe how good the sound quality was.

 

[dazzer6666]

Genuinely thought that this was the latest rumour of the price tag of the new South-American player we will inevitably be linked with...without seeing the music part at the beginning

This.

 

[andys320]

Richer Sounds - a nice Project turntable, cambridge audio amp, gale speakers - jobs a good un!

 

[1066familyman]

pro-ject make good decks

Yep, the standard recommendation for anyone just getting into hi-fi separates with a turntable.

 

[Garage_Doors]

This is mine but not selling

 

[AmexRuislip]

Sorry

 

[The Sock of Poskett]

Here's a nice Bang & Olufsen in Sussex:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/B-O-BANG-AND-OLUFSEN-BEOGRAM-1600-TURNTABLE-WITH-STYLUS-REF-15120717-/262189964172?hash=item3d0bbd5b8c:g:g2oAAOSw7FRWba93
Otherwise look out for reasonable make hi-fi/music centres: Pioneer, Kenwood, Technics etc

 

[fleet]

I'm looking at buying a record player but I haven't got a clue where to start. Not looking to spend a fortune but I don't something cheap and tacky looking that'll skip.

Genuinely thought it was the 10m striker! Not vinyl.

 

[Fungus]

Without wanting to hijack this thread, any recommendations for a decent quality USB turntable for digitising my vinyl?

 

[Goldstone1976]

Linn Sondek; LP12 pickup. Job's a goodun.

 

[Badger]

Sorry

Haha, this is exactly what I was going to post when I saw the thread!

 

[dazzer6666]

Sorry

One of my favourite all-time sketches