Record Player

[say_whut]

Hey folks.

Recently got a bunch of releases I think are kinda limited (Mssingno EP, Cult 002 etc) and am now looking to invest in a record player.

I am not interested in the DJ side or anything, just home use.

All I would like is relevant jacks for speakers, and if you could recommend any speakers too, that'd be appreciated.

Cheers

[Crimsonghost]

You should get one of those cheap USB turntable things so you can sample everything easy. Doesn't really matter the quality if your not going to be dj'ing. Just put a quality needle on it.

[ehbes]

You should get one of those cheap USB turntable things so you can sample everything easy.

or get one of the nice USB turntables.

http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-AT ... B002S1CJ2Q

shouts on the mssingno EP, t'is a huge plate

[Crimsonghost]

Seriously? Do you need to spend twice as much on a direct drive turntable when all you're going to be doing is listening to records on it? If he were an active dj, than it would make sence. He can save $100 by get something with a belt drive that will work just as well for what he wants it for. That's more cash in pocket for records (or beer).

[ehbes]

whatever happened to having nice things.....

[Crimsonghost]

whatever happened to having nice things.....

Obama...




Yeah, nothing wrong with that. If you got the cash, than go for it.

[Nihilism]

You should better look for an second handed Technics SL1200 MKII or an Project-Debut III. For speakers i recommended on a low budget the Monitor Audio BX2 and as amp the Marantz PM6004 (or 7004). And you gonna also need a sub, but my sub is an DIY, so i can't really give you a recommendation.

[fragments]

Why the fuck would you spend money on Technics if you have no intention of DJing vinyl and a bunch of otherbullshit? A 100-200 bucks should get you a turntable that'll be fine for home playback and sampling. Everyone that demands people buy Technics when all they want to do is play records at home is full of shit /thread

If you have a hifi system already, no need to spend bucks on a new system. If you don't, I'd recommend getting yourself a basic hifi system with a phono connector. You seriously don't need to spend 500-600 dollars on vinyl playback system. Just go to a music shop, check out some basic stuff in your price range, read some reviews online, and make your purchases.

Cords will probably be all RCA cords.

I use a 125 dollar Stanton belt drive TT with a Shure Whitelabel cartridge/needle and a 20 dollar phono amp. I've got shit setup so I can plug this into my mixer then monitors. More than suitable for listening and sampling.

[Crimsonghost]

See, Fragments gets it!

Big ups given

[Nihilism]

Nvm.

[fragments]

I apologize, that was a bit harsh. But seriously, if you aren't DJing...it seems silly. If you are DJing vinyl I'd go Technics for sure.

[bcwarlock]

Stanton makes nice turntables....I use a T-92 usb and don't DJ at all.

http://www.amazon.com/Stanton-T92USB-Di ... anton+t.92

[wolf89]

You should get one of those cheap USB turntable things so you can sample everything easy. Doesn't really matter the quality if your not going to be dj'ing. Just put a quality needle on it.

Those cheap USB turntables are fucking awful

[wolf89]

I use a 125 dollar Stanton belt drive TT with a Shure Whitelabel cartridge/needle and a 20 dollar phono amp. I've got shit setup so I can plug this into my mixer then monitors. More than suitable for listening and sampling.

Yeah, having a fairly cheap turntable by a company who can make turntables with a nice cartridge like that is a god option, but I'm not sure about having such a ridiculously cheap amp? I mean what the hell did you get for $20 that doesn't sound like arse unless it was a massive fluke of a deal?

[fragments]

normally id agree as I like having a nice home stereo....but i thought id take a chance as i really only have a turntable for sampling

http://m.ebay.com/itm/260735697371?nav=SEARCH&sbk=1

so I threw the dice on this^ it doesnt sound that bad to me, but I buy mostly dollar bin and charity shop records

[mks]

If you are DJing vinyl I'd go Technics for sure.

I'd like to take this time to remind everyone that Technics is a brand and they made a lot of different models of turntables. Not just the 1200/1210 line. I used to have some decent second hand Technics turntables that I got for 20 to 50 bucks. I actually started DJ'ing on those until I could afford some 1200's. One was a direct drive and one was a belt drive. Anyways, Technics have some other models of solid turntables that are most likely better than those USB ones.

[fragments]

If you are DJing vinyl I'd go Technics for sure.

I'd like to take this time to remind everyone that Technics is a brand and they made a lot of different models of turntables. Not just the 1200/1210 line. I used to have some decent second hand Technics turntables that I got for 20 to 50 bucks. I actually started DJ'ing on those until I could afford some 1200's. One was a direct drive and one was a belt drive. Anyways, Technics have some other models of solid turntables that are most likely better than those USB ones.

A very good point. Though I kinda fall into that trap where I assume people know Im talking about 1200s if I say Technics on a dance music forum.

You also dont even need a DJ turntable really...I just new more about those than consumer/audiophile ones so I bought based on the knowledge I had.

[Crimsonghost]

You should get one of those cheap USB turntable things so you can sample everything easy. Doesn't really matter the quality if your not going to be dj'ing. Just put a quality needle on it.

Those cheap USB turntables are fucking awful

Guess I should have been more clear, I have 2 of those numark UBS deals. Thing works fine for what I use it for and at about $125 each there not a bad deal at all IMO. Certainly better than the American DJ shit I learned on. And fwiw, I used to have a pair of 1200's so I know what a good table feels like.