Record Player Suggestions

krebstar · 05.26.2006, 05:00 PM

What is a good record player for a serious vinyl fan? thank you

SpectralJulianIsNotDead · 05.26.2006, 05:04 PM

For a serious vinyl fan, I'd say a Technics SL1200, it is the classic- over a good system you can get super HI-FI quality, we used them at the radio station. Right now I have a crappy record player with built in speakers. But that is what I am getting when I upgrade.

terminal pharmacy · 05.26.2006, 06:57 PM

i would say an sl1200 technics, they are good turntables but it is also about the quality of your stylus as well

!@#$%! · 05.26.2006, 07:08 PM

check out lpgear.com
look up their list of recommendations and move up on the food chain-- you'll find something priced just right.
their improved setups are great btw.

marleypumpkin · 05.26.2006, 09:09 PM

My turntable is a Gem-Sound DLJ-1150 Belt Drive Ouick Start. & the needle is surprisingly high quality. I've had it 5 years now, & I haven't changed the needle since I got it.

acousticrock87 · 05.26.2006, 09:11 PM

Don't they have laser record players now? For like $15,000, if you can swing that. I'm sure you can.

marleypumpkin · 05.26.2006, 09:13 PM

If heard of the laser vinyl players, but it just seems redundent to play a record that way. & plus, exceedingly expensive.

Laila · 05.26.2006, 09:22 PM

ohh i just got one recently too! i'll post a pic as soon as i can

marleypumpkin · 05.26.2006, 09:25 PM

Ooh, I can't wait to see it Laila.

acousticrock87 · 05.26.2006, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by marleypumpkin

If heard of the laser vinyl players, but it just seems redundent to play a record that way. & plus, exceedingly expensive.

Ya I think they claim it's worth it for slightly better quality and no damage to the record. Still not worth it.

Laila · 05.26.2006, 09:57 PM

here it is

wearescientists · 05.26.2006, 10:01 PM

music hall mmf-1

amazing record player---not too expensive

marleypumpkin · 05.26.2006, 10:20 PM

Lailai:
That has to be one of the coolest turntables I've ever seen. Props!

SpectralJulianIsNotDead · 05.26.2006, 10:30 PM

Laila, I got myself that very same record player with my Xmas money (old junkstore one broke)! I like it, but really wish it had a tone control and more volume. Some albums sound really muddy and some sound really bright. It is sort of a matter of figuring out which records sound the best on it and mainly playing them. I really just wish it had a line out and a phono out so I could hook it up to a higher quality system.

Laila · 05.26.2006, 10:32 PM

it used to sound wierd when i first got it too, but then i rubbed my finger on the needle and it's played fine ever since. super wierd. but i bought it cause i love the ways it looks. how much did you pay for your's? i got mine for 99$

terminal pharmacy · 05.26.2006, 11:04 PM

http://music.hyperreal.org/dj/sl1200.html

these are solid and road worthy decks i wouldn't trust my vinyl on anything less, these aren't the industry standard turntables because they are shit... of course there are better turntables on the market but then you start getting into the more hi end domestic aesthetically pleasing ones

terminal pharmacy · 05.27.2006, 12:53 AM

the sl1200's are about $1100 au

soniknirve · 05.27.2006, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Laila

here it is

cool scooby bedsheets laila...

SpectralJulianIsNotDead · 05.27.2006, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Laila

it used to sound wierd when i first got it too, but then i rubbed my finger on the needle and it's played fine ever since. super wierd. but i bought it cause i love the ways it looks. how much did you pay for your's? i got mine for 99$

It was on sail for 80. But then I was stupid and bought the warranty.

soniknirve · 05.27.2006, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by SpectralJulianIsNotDead

It was on sail for 80. But then I was stupid and bought the warranty.

sucker. never fall for a salesman pitch...

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krebstar empty page Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 12	What is a good record player for a serious vinyl fan? thank you
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SpectralJulianIsNotDead invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 7,409	For a serious vinyl fan, I'd say a Technics SL1200, it is the classic- over a good system you can get super HI-FI quality, we used them at the radio station. Right now I have a crappy record player with built in speakers. But that is what I am getting when I upgrade.
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terminal pharmacy invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 3,358	i would say an sl1200 technics, they are good turntables but it is also about the quality of your stylus as well
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05.26.2006, 07:08 PM	#4
!@#$%! invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: mars attacks Posts: 42,578	check out lpgear.com look up their list of recommendations and move up on the food chain-- you'll find something priced just right. their improved setups are great btw.
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marleypumpkin invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,193	My turntable is a Gem-Sound DLJ-1150 Belt Drive Ouick Start. & the needle is surprisingly high quality. I've had it 5 years now, & I haven't changed the needle since I got it. __________________ "It takes 2 fingers to make the peace sign. Just like it takes 2 people to make love. When you go like this , you're jerking off." -George Carlin
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acousticrock87 invito al cielo Join Date: May 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5,515	Don't they have laser record players now? For like $15,000, if you can swing that. I'm sure you can.
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05.26.2006, 09:13 PM	#7
marleypumpkin invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,193	If heard of the laser vinyl players, but it just seems redundent to play a record that way. & plus, exceedingly expensive. __________________ "It takes 2 fingers to make the peace sign. Just like it takes 2 people to make love. When you go like this , you're jerking off." -George Carlin
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05.26.2006, 09:22 PM	#8
Laila the end of the ugly Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 958	ohh i just got one recently too! i'll post a pic as soon as i can __________________ PM me please Facebook- Laila Virani
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05.26.2006, 09:25 PM	#9
marleypumpkin invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,193	Ooh, I can't wait to see it Laila. __________________ "It takes 2 fingers to make the peace sign. Just like it takes 2 people to make love. When you go like this , you're jerking off." -George Carlin
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Laila the end of the ugly Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 958	here it is __________________ PM me please Facebook- Laila Virani
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05.26.2006, 10:01 PM	#12
wearescientists bad moon rising Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: chicago Posts: 109	music hall mmf-1 amazing record player---not too expensive
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05.26.2006, 10:20 PM	#13
marleypumpkin invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,193	Lailai: That has to be one of the coolest turntables I've ever seen. Props! __________________ "It takes 2 fingers to make the peace sign. Just like it takes 2 people to make love. When you go like this , you're jerking off." -George Carlin
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05.26.2006, 10:30 PM	#14
SpectralJulianIsNotDead invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 7,409	Laila, I got myself that very same record player with my Xmas money (old junkstore one broke)! I like it, but really wish it had a tone control and more volume. Some albums sound really muddy and some sound really bright. It is sort of a matter of figuring out which records sound the best on it and mainly playing them. I really just wish it had a line out and a phono out so I could hook it up to a higher quality system.
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05.26.2006, 10:32 PM	#15
Laila the end of the ugly Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 958	it used to sound wierd when i first got it too, but then i rubbed my finger on the needle and it's played fine ever since. super wierd. but i bought it cause i love the ways it looks. how much did you pay for your's? i got mine for 99$ __________________ PM me please Facebook- Laila Virani
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05.26.2006, 11:04 PM	#16
terminal pharmacy invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 3,358	http://music.hyperreal.org/dj/sl1200.html these are solid and road worthy decks i wouldn't trust my vinyl on anything less, these aren't the industry standard turntables because they are shit... of course there are better turntables on the market but then you start getting into the more hi end domestic aesthetically pleasing ones
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05.27.2006, 12:53 AM	#17
terminal pharmacy invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 3,358	the sl1200's are about $1100 au
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