brevity Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 I'm new to turntables and record collecting and I need help deciding between the two turntables I want. Need opinions and feedback. It's between: Audio Technica - AT-LP60 http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Audio+Technica+-+AT-LP60+Record+Turntable/4505371.p?id=1218479573248&skuId=4505371&st=turntable&cp=1&lp=42 OR Ion Audio -Profile LP USB DJ http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Ion+Audio+-+Profile+LP+USB+DJ+Turntable+-+Black/9910142.p?skuId=9910142&productCategoryId=pcmcat152100050030&id=1218193837565 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natealcatraz Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 I see everyone with Audio Technica. I almost bought one until I figured out why mine was producing sound on one side. Amazon has it for a few $ cheaper than Best Buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brevity Posted May 19, 2012 Author Share Posted May 19, 2012 Thanks for your feedback Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannibal Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Are you open to buy used or vintage? I don't want anyone to buy either of those turntables. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brevity Posted May 20, 2012 Author Share Posted May 20, 2012 Either, it doesn't really matter. I'm just looking for a cheaper turntable that's good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 If you've made up your mind to buy the cheapest, functional player you can, get the Audio Technica. It's the best in its tier. That being said, everyone here is rightfully going to tell you to dish out the money for a real system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonbeams Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Get the ion because it has a counter weight. The AT, which I used to use, has no counter weight and will skip on many records. However, you would be much better off saving up for a better record player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brevity Posted May 20, 2012 Author Share Posted May 20, 2012 So I'd be better off saving for a pricier one? Do you guys have any recommendations for a good turntable? I think my limit would be $200. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonbeams Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 http://vinylcollective.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=75759 You're going to want to spend this much money on a turntable someday, so you have 2 options. 1, get the cheap one now and save up for a nicer one, or 2, wait until your budget increases. Cheap turntables are automatic, press a button to play, a button to stop, a button to change the speeds. With the higher-end manual tables, you have to move the tonearm yourself. With the projects you have to lift the platter and adjust the belt (unless you purchase a speedbox) to change the speeds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hipsterasfolk Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 I used an Audio Technica for a good 1 1/2 years of collecting, after I hit 400records I bought myself a Pro-Ject Debut III + Phono Box Preamp and Expedit. The Technica was nice and easy to move with from dorm to home and vice versa. Now that I am home and working before I go back I just upgraded and don't think I will bring my TT back to college :/ I honestly thought getting into vinyl collecting was just going to be a fun 100 max records....Now I have about 80% of my iTunes library or something close to it lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brevity Posted May 21, 2012 Author Share Posted May 21, 2012 Is the Audio Technica better than this one?: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Sony+-+USB+S....bles&cp=1& lp=2 ^ That is the one I have right now, I got it for $70 and I might sell it to a friend and use the money I get from it to buy the Audio Technica. Then I'll just use the Audio Technica until I save up for a better quality one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madtired Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 I'll always recommend used technics 1200's if your budget is about $200. nothing wrong with the other tables people mention, especially the pro-ject debut III which is really popular, but the technics are tried and true direct drive tables (and no messing with a band to change from 33 to 45) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hipsterasfolk Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Is the Audio Technica better than this one?:http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Sony+-+USB+S....bles&cp=1& lp=2 ^ That is the one I have right now, I got it for $70 and I might sell it to a friend and use the money I get from it to buy the Audio Technica. Then I'll just use the Audio Technica until I save up for a better quality one. I would honestly just stick with the table you have, all the budget entry TT's are similar just different brands. They jump in tiers I would just save up some money then sell off your TT when you have money to jump to an entry audiophile tier. Otherwise you will just spend money to remain within the same quality. Kind of like a Honda to a Toyota. You are not going to an Acura or Lexus by switching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonbeams Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Is the Audio Technica better than this one?:http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Sony+-+USB+S....bles&cp=1& lp=2 ^ That is the one I have right now, I got it for $70 and I might sell it to a friend and use the money I get from it to buy the Audio Technica. Then I'll just use the Audio Technica until I save up for a better quality one. You want a record player with a counter weight! http://www.turntablebasics.com/advice.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brevity Posted May 21, 2012 Author Share Posted May 21, 2012 What exactly does the counter weight do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tankerdesk Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 The weight of the stylus, cartridge, tonearm, and wires/junk all add up. The weight of those combined elements is more than you want to apply to a needle dragging along your records. Counter weights apply some weight to counter the weight of those components. Think of a school ground teeter-tottor (or seesaw) If you don't have enough counter weight on your tonearm the needle will apply too much pressure on your records. If you have too little your needle won't connect to the record properly. The sound will be negatively affected, and it is likely that your needle will skip/jump a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonbeams Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 You must also have an anti-skate weight: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannibal Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Not all tables worth buying use weights like that. But some method of anti-skate and adjustment are definitely essential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakes8993 Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Are you open to buy used or vintage? I don't want anyone to buy either of those turntables. Haha. So true. I would listen to the other person and save for a better table. You get what you pay for and you will end up regretting going cheap. [[Delete this account]] 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[[Delete this account]] Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Haha. So true. I would listen to the other person and save for a better table. You get what you pay for and you will end up regretting going cheap. This, I went the crosley way in, huge mistake. Save for better stuff, if anything go cheap on the speakers and just get a nice pair of phones till you can afford to upgrade them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brevity Posted June 4, 2012 Author Share Posted June 4, 2012 I was thinking about saving up for a Rega RP1. Any comments on this one? It's a nice looking turntable and I've heard positive things. But these are like $400+ dollars. Would it be worth it or should I stick with my $200 spending limit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickinfatbeats Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 I was looking at the Rega as well but I'm unsure about it. I feel like if I'm gonna spend that much I might as well just get a used MK2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melikecheese Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Buy a Vintage Technics Quartz locked Direct Drive Or: Sony PSX70 I personally love the JVC QL-4s, fixed up one for a friend, really liked it. $60 bucks on eBay, they tend to go for about this to 120. This one even has a excellent cart on it, an Empire 2000E, these have good wide sound. http://www.ebay.com/itm/JVC-QL-4-Fully-Automatic-Direct-Drive-FG-Servo-Turntable-System-/290731554141?pt=US_Record_Players_Home_Turntables&hash=item43b0f3755d#ht_6606wt_1396 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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