momentumlost Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 I want to get a new turntable... I'm looking to spend more than 200$ but less than 500$... Any ideas on what I should get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Rega P1 Music Hall MMF 2.1 Pro-ject Debut III. Those are pretty much the best in your price range. Take your pick of the three. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbet Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Technics SL-1210MKII Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ps Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Rega P1Music Hall MMF 2.1 Pro-ject Debut III. Those are pretty much the best in your price range. Take your pick of the three. good choices Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momentumlost Posted October 24, 2007 Author Share Posted October 24, 2007 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monk0nuggets Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 I'm really liking my Stanton T.90. I would recommend it, but on the other hand, I am no turntable connoisseur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 I'm really liking my Stanton T.90. I would recommend it, but on the other hand, I am no turntable connoisseur. I've got a Stanton T.60 and it fine, it does its job, but when someone has a few more bucks to spend and they're using the 'table for listening, its best to avoid DJ turntables. When I get a few bucks I'm getting one of the tables I listed above, or possibly even something better from one of the same brands listed, but used if I can find one. BTW, you can find some good deals on audio gear at www.audiogon.com. Kinda like an ebay/classifieds site for audio gear. There's a rating system and everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akross Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 I am wondering if it is better to go with a ~$300 turntable like the ones mentioned above or with a "vintage" turntable, like a Dual from the 70s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronniethebear Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 I am wondering if it is better to go with a ~$300 turntable like the ones mentioned above or with a "vintage" turntable, like a Dual from the 70s? A lot of vintage tables are great, but it's getting harder and harder to find places who service them, so a new one is a safer bet on that front. That being said, I have a vintage (70s) Bang & Olufsen that's amazing but I plan on getting a new one sometime in the next year or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenontheradio Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 I am wondering if it is better to go with a ~$300 turntable like the ones mentioned above or with a "vintage" turntable, like a Dual from the 70s? A lot of vintage tables are great, but it's getting harder and harder to find places who service them, so a new one is a safer bet on that front. That being said, I have a vintage (70s) Bang & Olufsen that's amazing but I plan on getting a new one sometime in the next year or so. We probably have the same table, they're fucking great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrc Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Man a few years ago i picked up an old turntable from a flea market for like 10 bucks cause the power cable was torn. just replaced the cable and got a new needle and that thing was awesome. I still have it in my closet. those old players are built like tanks. plus most of the old ones have a lot of character also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbet Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Hey guys, thought I'd bump this for some advice: -I'm just curious if there are any decent turntables in the $100 - $200 range. I'd love to get a nice expensive one but I can't afford it -I'm basically looking for a NICE quality turntable that happens to have USB. -Does anyone know if the ION USB turntables are decent? They only cost $120 which has me worried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ps Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 I got my used Music Hall for $200 (plus $25 to ship). Check ebay, sometimes you can score a sweet deal, just make sure the seller knows how to ship a turntable. I know nothing about the Ion usb deck, sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronniethebear Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 A lot of vintage tables are great, but it's getting harder and harder to find places who service them, so a new one is a safer bet on that front. That being said, I have a vintage (70s) Bang & Olufsen that's amazing but I plan on getting a new one sometime in the next year or so. We probably have the same table, they're fucking great. It's one of the Beogram models, but I can't remember the number offhand. But yeah, great table for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadetapplesauce Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 i need a new turntable. kyle, i'll look into your recommendations come christmas time or whenever i get around to selling some records for one. haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Hey guys, thought I'd bump this for some advice:-I'm just curious if there are any decent turntables in the $100 - $200 range. I'd love to get a nice expensive one but I can't afford it -I'm basically looking for a NICE quality turntable that happens to have USB. -Does anyone know if the ION USB turntables are decent? They only cost $120 which has me worried. I have actually heard some good things about the ION tables, just not too much about the USB feature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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