aolstudios
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@zefarelly's advice was excellent, re s/h kit. I often have, or can source a few bits too. PM if you like.
Good luck
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[Music] Buying a turntable and speakers advice
- Thread starter bluenitsuj
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Good luck
A P6 (new) with MC and Rega phono stage ( 2nd hand )
PMC twenty5-22 (ex demo) and a Naim amp. . . would like to try the new(ish) Exposure 3510 which is supposed to be superb.
aolstudios
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Very nice
Uncle C
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Before you buy anything I would advise you have a close look at those albums. 30 years at what are sometimes very hot temperatures in a loft may have warped them.
Hope they're OK.
Hope they're OK.
maltaseagull
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This would do the job!
If you are going to buy new. I would look at the Rega Planar 1 Plus. There are some interesting bundles with speakers. Personally I would look at the Sonos Era 100s as you can then switch comfortably between playing vinyl and streaming.
Richer Sounds don't stock Rega which is a shame. In Brighton Audio T also on London Road may be a better bet for HiFi advice.
Richer Sounds don't stock Rega which is a shame. In Brighton Audio T also on London Road may be a better bet for HiFi advice.
If you are thinking of purchasing anything but are not sure or have question you can PM me as well. I have about 5 turntables currently in various rooms with various levels of setups. audio Technica, technics, Rega, and Project. I also fix broken turntables as a hobby.
I know a bit about them and know it can be daunting to begin with.
nicko31
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Get a decent used Technics SL1210 MK2, will hold its value
deletebeepbeepbeep
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- May 12, 2009
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Since there are a few hifi experts on here can I ask a related question? I bought the this Pro-Ject+ Elemental turntable nearly 10 years ago.
www.whathifi.com
It has been through about 3 house moves since then and given that it has basically no housing has seen a bit of wear. I need to get a new needle for it as the one the cartridge came with has snapped. Is that all I need or do I need to replace the whole cartridge? If so what cartridge would be best?
Tempted to just buy one of those Planer turntables linked elsewhere in this thread to be honest.
Also to the OP I have an amp (Onkyo A9010) in my garage that turns on but won't produce any sound. You are welcome to it if you want to see if you can get it fixed (I asked Richer sounds but they weren't interested due to it's age). I don't want to just throw it away as it might just need some soldering.
Home review
The Elemental is yet another top class budget deck from Pro-Ject. It’s a fine first step on the vinyl ladder
It has been through about 3 house moves since then and given that it has basically no housing has seen a bit of wear. I need to get a new needle for it as the one the cartridge came with has snapped. Is that all I need or do I need to replace the whole cartridge? If so what cartridge would be best?
Tempted to just buy one of those Planer turntables linked elsewhere in this thread to be honest.
Also to the OP I have an amp (Onkyo A9010) in my garage that turns on but won't produce any sound. You are welcome to it if you want to see if you can get it fixed (I asked Richer sounds but they weren't interested due to it's age). I don't want to just throw it away as it might just need some soldering.
cheshunt seagull
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I'v got the Wharfedale Diamond 9.1 speakers and they are excellent and very good value.Something like this maybe.
Denon DP-29F (Silver) with Cambridge Audio AXA25 & Wharfedale Diamond 9.0 (Black)
Shop for Denon DP-29F (Silver) Turntable, Cambridge Audio AXA25 Stereo Amplifier & Wharfedale Diamond 9.0 (Black) Speaker Pair with Richer Sounds for expert advice and Lowest Prices Guaranteedwww.richersounds.com
GoingUp
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I would advise checkout Audio T too, which is down the road from Richer Sounds. They sorted me out.
aolstudios
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Seconded. Audio T are knowledgeable & crucially, friendly. Same attitude for my Daughter's first Rega purchase as my more esoteric needs.
In contrast, the original proprietors, decades ago were more akin to Not the 9 O' clock News
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GoingUp
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Yep, they were great with me when I used them 10 odd years ago (maybe more, time flies!), like you say very knowledgeable and friendly.
I've also used Sevenoaks Sound and Vision who were also great too.
Another shout for audio-T
Back in 1993 they were Jeffries hi-fi, i bought my turntable there new, and a 2nd hand cyrus 2 amp from them.
More recently i went in with my records, and speakers, spent an hour or so trialling stuff.
I went home happy. . . And skint
in all seriousness, they're very knowledgable, cater for all budgets and wont pressure you.
Back in 1993 they were Jeffries hi-fi, i bought my turntable there new, and a 2nd hand cyrus 2 amp from them.
More recently i went in with my records, and speakers, spent an hour or so trialling stuff.
I went home happy. . . And skint
in all seriousness, they're very knowledgable, cater for all budgets and wont pressure you.
schmunk
Why oh why oh why?
I have Edifier R1700BT speakers (approx. £130) and an Audio Technica LPX60 Turntable (approx. £140) and am very happy with my set up. Will upgrade the turntable one day but no rush.
Just seen you can buy them together here;
https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/...ica-lp60xusb-turntable?variant=39657417113646
Just seen you can buy them together here;
https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/...ica-lp60xusb-turntable?variant=39657417113646
bluenitsuj
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Looks like a good option and I can add an amp later on if I wish. With the automatic arm, does that cause an issue if you want to play a track that is not the first track?
bluenitsuj
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Thank you for the offer but as a novice I think it's better to buy a working one. I am sure someone on here may be interested in it.Since there are a few hifi experts on here can I ask a related question? I bought the this Pro-Ject+ Elemental turntable nearly 10 years ago.
Home review
The Elemental is yet another top class budget deck from Pro-Ject. It’s a fine first step on the vinyl ladder
It has been through about 3 house moves since then and given that it has basically no housing has seen a bit of wear. I need to get a new needle for it as the one the cartridge came with has snapped. Is that all I need or do I need to replace the whole cartridge? If so what cartridge would be best?
Tempted to just buy one of those Planer turntables linked elsewhere in this thread to be honest.
Also to the OP I have an amp (Onkyo A9010) in my garage that turns on but won't produce any sound. You are welcome to it if you want to see if you can get it fixed (I asked Richer sounds but they weren't interested due to it's age). I don't want to just throw it away as it might just need some soldering.
Timeless.