My recommendation is to just save what you can and get a decent entry level turntable. At least, that is if you really want to collect records.
Will that ION tear up your records? Sure after a while. You aren't going to put a record on it and it come off warped, but the cheap stylus will eventually wear down the grooves. Maybe just hold off on buying vinyl until you can get a decent turntable. I personally think the Music Hall MMF 2.2 is a good route to go, but there are some cheaper decent turntables out there.
When you think about how much you spend on non necessities, a few hundred bux for something you really enjoy isn't all that bad.
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