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Ok another dumb question, Would a Technics SL-1200MK2 for around $300 (assuming it's in good shape of course) be a better bet than the tables suggested above?

Hilarious.

What if I were to add the AudioEngines to the above setup?

Thanks for the suggestions - the Beginner's thread is helpful too, I totally missed that before. Thanks guys.

That's what I mean - in a perfect world I wouldn't touch the belt at all, but admittedly, I haven't had to on my current TT, so I really don't know how hard (or easy) that is. And while I wish I had an unlimited budget, I do need to stay under $700. Best options?

Oh, I will also add, I currently have an older Technics at home, and I do like the fact that it is automatic, and has the 33/45 switch. I don't listen to a ton of 45s, but the idea of having to manually switch cables to do so isn't the most appealing thing.

Looking for advice from you fine folks: I am moving to a new office and want to set up the "most ideal" TT setup I can there. I suspect I will listen to headphones 2/3 of the time (already have the headphones), and through speakers the other 1/3. It doesn't need to be loud (it's a small office after all). TOP priority is overall sound quality, clearest, crispest sound I can get. HOWEVER, there are budgetary limits of course. I really don't want to spend too much more than $300-$400 on the TT. Then the rest of the components can't be too much either. Let's say an overall budget of no more than $600-$700 or so. This is likely something I can expense - so I'd also be buying new (as opposed to Craigslist). I've seen the recent article on VMP about setups for under $1000. That was a good read and good starting point, I just wanted to see if anyone else has a specific setup that they love that meets these parameters. So in summary, TT + speakers + whatever will allow me to listen through headphones (preamp and/or receiver), best sound possible, small office, under $700. I might be asking for a lot, but any advice would be great!!

Question for those who have this: does it come with mounting hardware? Would like to try and mount it as a way of lessening vibration (and obviously to keep from tipping as I need to have it straight up and down given my space constraints.)

Thanks for the note on Pyles - those prices online are enticing, but I had a really bad gut feel about them. I ended up finding a pair of Boston Acoustic CR57's on Craigslist for $25. At that price even if they aren't perfect, I can live them I assume (and from what I've read, they actually sound like they could be solid speakers, and they fit the space I have to work with perfectly). So hopefully I'm all set!

Just got my copy of Weezer Blue today - also numbered in the 15000's. I'll be content with my Deluxe version of Pinkerton, thanks to this thread. Thanks all!

It's an early 90's Technics. On the back it says it only will work with 8-16 ohms speakers. And I tried hooking them up today, the receiver pretty much shut down if I turned the volume up even a little bit. Bummer.

Just getting my setup going here, and need a set of speakers. Did a ton of research and ended up buying the Micca mb42x's from Amazon. Only problem is that they are a 4 ohm speaker, and my receiver won't handle anything lower than 8 ohms. Rookie mistake! So now I'm looking for a new set. These speakers themselves are about 9" tall, and that's absolutely as big as I'd want to go (which probably rule out speakers such as the Sony SS-B1000). This is a pretty small room (home office) and the speakers would just sit on my desk. Two options that seem popular on Amazon are made by Pyle. Not thrilled by the reviews though. Any suggestions? I'd sure like to keep them under $100 too if at all possible.

Looks like today's special at PopMarket is Tommy and Quadrophenia - the remastered versions. http://www.popmarket.com/details/43334820?feature_id=43334800 I happen to be looking for a copy of Tommy, and while I have Quadrophenia (my favorite album) already, I'd love a better version of it. I'm always skeptical of "remasters" as I don't want to end up with a "CD on Vinyl." Anyone own these already and care to weigh in? This Tommy version is the Kevin Gray remaster from 2013. The Quadrophenia is the 2011 remaster but there aren't a lot of additional details. If not these, which versions should I be on the lookout for?

OK! Feeling better. Thanks - can't wait to get this!

OK so now I'm having buyer's remorse. As long as it's "close" I guess I'll be happy!

Just pulled the trigger on the PopMarket deal for the 4LP set. Hoping I like it!

How sturdy is it if you stand it upright? I have a narrow corner I have my turntable in, so I'd have to stand it vertically. I'm concerned it wouldn't be too sturdy. Otherwise this looks like the ticket!

The Deluxe was "remastered" which always makes me a little nervous. But it sounds like it definitely has some fans here so I will probably pick it up. How is the sound quality of the demos and live tracks?

Very interested in this as well. Has anyone done an A/B comparison between the Deluxe version and MoFi? My gut would tell me to go with the mofi, but this set is really intriguing at that price.

Hey all, bumping this as I'm BRAND new to the forum and seeking out a small cabinet / shelf system for my turntable. I like the Expedit / Kallas from Ikea but I don't really want a 1 x 4 (just fear it's not going to be sturdy enough since I only have enough width in my music room to stand it vertically). A 1x2 is probably ideal, but it looks like Wal-Mart has this shelf in a 1 x 3. Anyone else get this since this was posted last year? How is it? Sturdy? Somewhat heavy duty? Any issues with TT vibration?