stratocaster Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 All, Seems like there's certainly a divine spirit somewhere watching over the audiophile community. My son has been spending a lot of money at used records and cd stores because he feels compelled to help these businesses out. In that process, he has bought some lp's (Rap) but he doesn't have anything to play those on and just keeps opening the the sleeves and admiring the artwork. I would certainly like to seize this opportunity and enable him to play them. Any suggestions on a starter turntable? I have phono inputs on my vintage Mcintosh but am not sure whether it's MM or MC. I am completely illiterate about vinyl but certainly see myself getting into it as well now that kids are older and don't turn the house into a simulator for earthquakes and wars. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomstruck Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 About eight years I got back into vinyl purchases a Rage RP1 with MM cartridge for under $500 did not want to spend a lot was not sure if I would stick with well eight years later I have a Clearaudio Performance DC w/ Clarify tonearm ,AMG Teatro cartridge ,Musical Surrounding Nova II,HRS record weight and Outer record weight Oh and about two hundred select albums Enjoy the Music Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratocaster Posted February 1, 2021 Author Share Posted February 1, 2021 Thanks Tomstruck. Seems like everyone is getting on this bandwagon.. RP1 through 3 are sold out so I might have to either wait or look at others within the same price point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctsooner Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 The best inexpensive player I have heard is the Project line of tables. they have price ranges all the way up to expensive. They are built really well in addition to sounding great. They all come with very good value MM cartridges. Personally I LOVE the newer line of Grado's that don't seem to cost that much. I think they came out with three of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctsooner Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Who is your dealer? What do they say? I'm personally not a Rega fan as I like a table that is a bit fuller in sound. Rega makes great tables and I even had the Rega modified 300 arm on my Basis TT. AJ Conte really felt strongly about their arms. We all listen differently though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratocaster Posted February 3, 2021 Author Share Posted February 3, 2021 There's Stereo Unlimited and Alma Audio in San Diego. I have asked my son to do some research on what we should get and want to see what he comes up with. Knowing how teenagers are, he probably won't even move a fingernail on this until the summer when long and sunny days under quarantine is going to drive him nuts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huang Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Stratocaster, I can not recommend Stereo Unlimited enough, Bruce is a great guy, an analog guy and knows his turntables. He finally broke me down after 20 years and I jumped on the vinyl bandwagon. If you want to just wet your feet I saw several used turntables through out the shop. I bought my VPI as a used TT. Plus there is a large selection of vinyl right in the store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robertsmania Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 +1 for Stereo Unlimited. I’m in San Diego too, and have purchased. Most of my equipment from them over the years. As to the specific question about entry turn tables, I went with a Pro-Ject Debut Carbon and have been very happy with it. https://www.project-audio.com/en/product/debut-carbon-dc/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctsooner Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 I bought from Bruce from 82-86 as I was stationed there. Yes he's a great guy. My brother bought an NAD system from him on a visit to see me. I still have it in the basement as he upgraded a couple of years ago. I even have his cassette deck. I wonder if it works, lol. Yes, Bruce is a great guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GdnrBob Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 I'd love to get rid of my Linn Basik. Streaming music is too much fun. Plus, I hate to see a decent turntable go to waste. B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctsooner Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 how much is the Basik? Do they still sell it? I'm not up on tables like I wish I was. I do love the Linn sound though. I had a Basis I got from Johnny and it was incredible . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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