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Impulse purchase.  I have always wanted a Gretsch and found this one used for dirt cheap with the case included.
 
Probably my new couch guitar.
 

Hello! So after using a pretty crap record player for over a year now, I want to upgrade. I don't exactly have a fortune. I'm looking to spend around $150 on a good turntable.
So that leads to my question, what the best record player for $150 or less? If it's a little over $150 I won't complain, but I'd like to keep it as close to that number as I can. Any advice is good advice! Thanks!

I finally got around to switching out the pickup covers on my mustang. Beyond pleased with how it turned out!
 

Impulse purchase.  I have always wanted a Gretsch and found this one used for dirt cheap with the case included.
 
Probably my new couch guitar.
 

there's also Local H - California Songs
 
 

I've always had a soft spot for the ultra poppy Travoltas album Teenbeat. (Dudes from the Netherlands who think they're the Beach Boys)
 
best CA tracks would be Pray For Sun and Alright.  Pacific Coast Highway gets honorable mention.
 
https://youtu.be/g55Arjww0Xc
 
https://youtu.be/2_vC8HmEBEQ
 
 
 

Might get more milage from some different speakers.

acrylic mat is a thing you can try as well.

AKA mixed/mastered correctly.
 
I will say that based on the bits that I have listened to, the album has a sort of faraway feeling.  It feels like I'm standing behind the music.

Fuckin' Bran.  The kid is a (non)walking calamity.

Fuckin' Bran.  The kid is a (non)walking calamity.

Fuckin' Bran.  The kid is a (non)walking calamity.

I agree with everyone else on the album but as for sound quality on vinyl, I'm kind of let down.  It sounds good but it seems too quiet for a modern release.  I expected more of a punch for a 2016 release.

you ever stare up at the moon and wonder if that punk band from the 90's is all alone and staring up at that very same moon?

you ever stare up at the moon and wonder if that punk band from the 90's is all alone and staring up at that very same moon?

you ever stare up at the moon and wonder if that punk band from the 90's is all alone and staring up at that very same moon?

Turntables that use ceramic cartridges fall into a "crosley" class of inexpensive turntables that may look and (sometimes) sound like a turntable, but lack the features and build quality to play your records consistently and without causing (long or short-term) damage to the record itself.
 
Slinch's link above will lay out several alternative tables that will do the job, but you do not necessarily have to step up to the $200-300 range of turntables. If you take a look at your local Craig's List, you will likely find something for the same $130 you spent on your current table that will yield far better results.

I just can't believe he's still dead.
 
RIP.

~$3k seems to be roughly the going rate for a 65" OLED (for those of us without the retail hookups).  I technically could have gone with a smaller screen with the higher end tech, but the larger screen size is a big factor driving my upgrade.
 
I'll be in the same HDCP 2.2 boat.  My current AVR is a Marantz SR5008.  It probably wouldn't cost me much to step up to a newer edition but running a cable isn't a big deal either.
 
I was originally planning to pick up a PS4 whenever the latest Uncharted game came out, but given the announcement that there would be a hardware revision around the holidays, I elected to wait.  I mostly play games in the winter (because Wisconsin) so waiting wasn't an issue.  There isn't enough content available currently for me to justify shelling out for a new player specifically to get Ultra Blu Ray capabilities, but if it comes packaged with something like the PS4.5 that I was going to pick up anyway, I'm on board.
 
I'll be sure to report back.  My delivery date is currently set for this Saturday.

Skipping 1080p was fine as most content is 720p anyway.  The old plasma is beginning to show its age though.
Really wanted to hold out for an OLED, it's a bit hard to justify $3k.  

it looks like the record he chucks on the floor before taking the bin is a copy of The Replacements - Tim.

Looks are important and if you don't like the look, maybe you better buy something else. You are probably aware that the Marantz TT is manufactured by Clearaudio, so why not check out their line of products, i.e. this one:
http://www.musicdirect.com/p-12767-clearaudio-concept-turntable-with-verify-tonearm.aspx

Welcome to the club. If you get sick of looking at it, just close your eyes and listen.
 

Welcome to the club. If you get sick of looking at it, just close your eyes and listen.
 

New group on facebook, if anyone is interested, made for music lovers, posting records and discussion.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/vinyljunky/