good vinyl player?

[caseyf]

i was gonna get the audio technica lp120 but 500$ is kinda crazy and im not sure if its a good bang for my buck. wanted to know if this one im looking at is a good one, like sounds good, wont damage my vinyl etc https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01F2B3FKI?psc=1

[themctipers]

i believe that if you search hard enough through ebay or so you can find some quality vintage turntables  
 

but you have to have a phono preamp, else it will sound weird and off pitch and annoyingly quiet 

 

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if you buy that turntable, make sure you have an amplifier to use as there is no built in amp, and that it will accept an RCA connection 

[caseyf]

1 minute ago, themctipers said:

i believe that if you search hard enough through ebay or so you can find some quality vintage turntables  
 

but you have to have a phono preamp, else it will sound weird and off pitch and annoyingly quiet 

 

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if you buy that turntable, make sure you have an amplifier to use as there is no built in amp, and that it will accept an RCA connection 

yeah i honestly have no idea what im doing i just ant this because ive been collecting vinyls of my favorite punk bands and want to be able to use them, i would like to get everything i need for around 400$ canadian (i already own a pair of 750$ speakers) any recommendations? 

[themctipers]

Just now, caseyf said:

yeah i honestly have no idea what im doing i just ant this because ive been collecting vinyls of my favorite punk bands and want to be able to use them, i would like to get everything i need for around 400$ canadian (i already own a pair of 750$ speakers) any recommendations? 

what are your speakers currently? that turntable you're looking at has a preamp built in so no need to worry about the phono preamp part. 

[caseyf]

2 minutes ago, themctipers said:

what are your speakers currently? that turntable you're looking at has a preamp built in so no need to worry about the phono preamp part. 

my speakers are the vanatoo t1

[themctipers]

1 minute ago, caseyf said:

my speakers are the vanatoo t1

from this amazon listing (first thing that came up on google):

https://www.amazon.com/Vanatoo-Transparent-One-Powered-Speakers/dp/B0080K2KUK

it seems like it's a powered type of speakers - you don't need a seperate amp as it has one built in

 

However, it does not have RCA in.. If you're buying that turntable, you need an RCA to 3.5mm converter. 

[caseyf]

Just now, themctipers said:

from this amazon listing (first thing that came up on google):

https://www.amazon.com/Vanatoo-Transparent-One-Powered-Speakers/dp/B0080K2KUK

it seems like it's a powered type of speakers - you don't need a seperate amp as it has one built in

 

However, it does not have RCA in.. If you're buying that turntable, you need an RCA to 3.5mm converter. 

so what do you think my best option is? should i just yolo with the lp120 since i wont need extensions and i sounds better, or the one i asked about which sounds better or worse?

[themctipers]

1 minute ago, caseyf said:

so what do you think my best option is? should i just yolo with the lp120 since i wont need extensions and i sounds better, or the one i asked about which sounds better or worse?

i have no idea which one sounds better, i dont listen to vinyl and dont care enough but I would hope that the more expensive one sounds better

and yes it has all the necessary things, well it connects to your computer so 

[ArduinoBen]

Personally I'd think that a nice stereo and amp with good headphones like the ATH-M40x would be sound vinyl.

[Volbet]

Fluance turntables tend to be fine. It seems like turntable you linked is based on a standard OEM chassis. Possibly the same OEM chassis as the TEAC TN-300.

It uses a standard Audio-Technica AT91 cartridge (and has what seems like an adjustable counterweight), so the tracking force shouldn't be an issue either. 

The sound should also be good as well.

 

Personally, I've never been a hugh fan of the AT-LP120 due to them having QC issues ever since the production moved to China.

The pre-amp is also weirdly designed, since it will but a load on the signal no matter if its turned on or not. 

 

But if you're just looking for a cheap turntable, then the Audio-Technica LP60 would also be a good option.

For a cheap turntable it sounds just fine and it will get you up and running in no time.

Looking used is also an option. A lot of good deals can be had, but you might need to give a used turntable a bit fix-up. 

If you decide to go the used route you should more than likely also factor the cost of a phono pre-amp into your budget.

 

[elira]

Find a nice vintage turntable in good condition, is going to be better than a new entry level turntable.

[Guest]

Get a u-turn orbit. Should be available in Canada and for a better price than the LP120.

 

7 hours ago, elira said:

Find a nice vintage turntable in good condition, is going to be better than a new entry level turntable.

 

I guess it would be too trouble to recommend anything specific, or explain why a vintage TT must necessarily be better than anything new. 

[elira]

1 hour ago, SSL said:

Get a u-turn orbit. Should be available in Canada and for a better price than the LP120.

 

 

I guess it would be too trouble to recommend anything specific, or explain why a vintage TT must necessarily be better than anything new. 

You can get something like a technics 1200 for less than 400, and it's going to be better than new ones at that price point. There're a lot of good vintange turntables, but it may be better to ask in a forum with more expertise in turntables.

In the new ones good entry level could be a u-turn or a pro-ject.

[spwath]

3 hours ago, SSL said:

Get a u-turn orbit. Should be available in Canada and for a better price than the LP120.

 

 

I guess it would be too trouble to recommend anything specific, or explain why a vintage TT must necessarily be better than anything new. 

Its hard to recommend a specific used turntable, as you just have to see what is available first. Also, used often presents a better value, if you are willing to put in a little bit of work. I got a Pioneer PL-12D II for $100, just needed a new belt, and it sound great, and is better than a $100 new turntable.

[Guest]

46 minutes ago, spwath said:

Its hard to recommend a specific used turntable, as you just have to see what is available first.

 

If it's that hard to recommend a used turntable, imagine how hard it is for a new buyer. They will have nowhere to start.

 

This is common sense and logic.

[spwath]

2 minutes ago, SSL said:

 

If it's that hard to recommend a used turntable, imagine how hard it is for a new buyer. They will have nowhere to start.

 

This is common sense and logic.

Good point. Its good for someone audio experienced, and willing to do research.