north-ict Posted June 19, 2016 Posted June 19, 2016 Was thinking about buying one at some point. Would be nice to have a collection of vinyls. I haven't a clue about the players was thinking I would post on here see what advice people have and what maybe to avoid.
SpuffMonkey Posted June 19, 2016 Posted June 19, 2016 I suppose it depends on why you fancy some vinyl? I've got loads but hardly ever use them now.
north-ict Posted June 19, 2016 Author Posted June 19, 2016 I guess it was something I saw growing up and always wanted now i have my own place thought it might be nice.
Arthur Posted June 19, 2016 Posted June 19, 2016 I haven't a clue about the players Not sure if it helps, but there was an article on turntables in last month's What Hi-Fi magazine: www.whathifi.com/best-buys/best-turntables The Audio Technica AT-LP5 (£329) was the test winner. 1
unixman_again Posted June 20, 2016 Posted June 20, 2016 I can't help you except to say that a good turntable will last you a lifetime. I bought my Kenwood in the mid 1970s and it's still going strong. It gets regular use, which might help in this regard. 1
RichCowell Posted June 20, 2016 Posted June 20, 2016 I bought a USB turntable last year as I had a few LPs that aren't available in any other format, so I just wanted to convert them to MP3... I got one with built in speakers so I could hear it live too, I was really impressed at the quality of the sound, and the recording... This is the one I got: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00COC61LO/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 1
Arreks Posted June 20, 2016 Posted June 20, 2016 (edited) Not sure if it helps, but there was an article on turntables in last month's What Hi-Fi magazine: www.whathifi.com/best-buys/best-turntables The Audio Technica AT-LP5 (£329) was the test winner. This one is fine - I worked in a record shop for years and we swear by Technics but the originals are hard to come by so Technica is fine Edited June 20, 2016 by Arreks 1
truebluesteve Posted June 20, 2016 Posted June 20, 2016 (edited) I recently resurrected the remains of my vinyl collection and bought a couple of bits from eBay - A pair of Mordaunt Short MS20 desktop speakers (about £50) A Pioneer PL400 turntable (about £65) The turntable was in immaculate condition, had a new stylus and the original manual! Be careful with some of the cheaper USB turntables as I've heard some people complain of damage to their records because of a straight tone arm - and the fact there is no anti-skate or weight/balance setting. I can't verify these claims but there were quite a few when I initially looked at them. I have to say I really have enjoyed listening to vinyl again - there's definitely a difference in the richness of the sound compared to streaming audio. Its also great fun browsing the 2nd hand record shops of Brighton! PS - I already had an amp Edited June 20, 2016 by truebluesteve 1
Arthur Posted June 20, 2016 Posted June 20, 2016 I worked in a record shop for years and we swear by Technics but the originals are hard to come by If I had the money (and some records) I think I would get a Technics SL-1200G.
Geoff Posted June 20, 2016 Posted June 20, 2016 I have a laser turntable. No needles to damage the vinyl, and it sounds perfect.
unixman_again Posted June 20, 2016 Posted June 20, 2016 Laser turntable - very nice. Sadly I can't afford one. I've always wanted one and some plasma speakers to go with it. My amp is built as a twin mono setup, which is why it weighs 20kgs.
cpjitservices Posted June 20, 2016 Posted June 20, 2016 If you buy a none USB turntable and buy a Phono/RCA turntable you'll also need an amplifier to plug its outputs into. Otherwise you'll get no sound. I have a Pioneer PL570, from the 70's. Still works perfect. I use Technics amps. 1
Geoff Posted June 20, 2016 Posted June 20, 2016 My amp is built as a twin mono setup, which is why it weighs 20kgs. I went full retro for this setup and have a Leak stero valve amp and Spendor SP2 speakers
DavePa Posted June 20, 2016 Posted June 20, 2016 (edited) Many years ago my brother in law went out with about £600 and instructions to buy a CD player (decent ones were just coming onto the market). He arrived back home after a visit to a local hi-fi shop with a Shure v15 III cartridge instead claiming that he wanted to hear the quality of the music and his previous (non-Shure) cartridge was too heavy for the toneam that he had at the time. My sister was not impressed! Edit: This is the shop he went into - good to see they are still trading as lots of independents have gone under. Price =/= quality but would be nice to see (hear) the difference between a £500 setup and the one here - Make sure you are sitting down! Edited June 20, 2016 by DavePa Added link 1
MrEprise Posted June 20, 2016 Posted June 20, 2016 Be careful with some of the cheaper USB turntables as I've heard some people complain of damage to their records because of a straight tone arm - and the fact there is no anti-skate or weight/balance setting. I can't verify these claims but there were quite a few when I initially looked at them. I disagree slightly with one point there - My Dad's early 80's Fisher MT-30R turntable (which I'm now using BTW) has a straight tone arm and in all the years it's been in use, it hasn't damaged any of his (or my) records. However, it does have the anti-skate and counter-balance which when set up properly does indeed help to prevent damage I find. 1
RichCowell Posted June 21, 2016 Posted June 21, 2016 early 80's Fisher turntable Saw that and instantly thought of this: Couldn't resist, sorry! 3
simonw Posted June 21, 2016 Posted June 21, 2016 Showed my kids vinyl for the first time the other week, dug out my ancient Akai 'seperates' system, separate in that the turntable, CD player and dual tape/EQ were individual units. Sadly it didn't work as a 'system' but the turntable does. Now on the lookout for an amp to let me, and the kids, hear my vinyl collection again!
north-ict Posted June 25, 2016 Author Posted June 25, 2016 Was looking up some stuff came across audio technica lp120 and the lp60 with some decent reviews might check out ebay.
north-ict Posted July 12, 2016 Author Posted July 12, 2016 Bought a portable ION player from Amazon Prime day for 39.99 and see where it takes me.
Oaktech Posted July 12, 2016 Posted July 12, 2016 My FIL has just given me his hifi stuff as they are downsizing. That means my mid 90's AKAI separates is going on ebay to be replaced by an early 70's Linn Sonndeck LP12 a Naim NAP 250 and a NAC 32 pre. Unfortunately his Acoustic Research speakers have perished so I need to replace them.
north-ict Posted September 17, 2016 Author Posted September 17, 2016 Bought Nothing like the Sun Album by sting [emoji3] one thing I want to do is pair the vinyl player to my BT enabled home cinema system. Anyone recommend decent a BT adapter so I can stick it to my vinyl player?
Sparticate7990 Posted September 18, 2016 Posted September 18, 2016 Depends on your budget, but I strongly recommend a project debut carbon, got mine for £300, the ortofon cartridge installed on it's own would cost around £80!
north-ict Posted January 23, 2017 Author Posted January 23, 2017 Bought a vintage sharp vertical loading vinyl player was broken. Repaired it and now its working result! Plays both side.
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