[ZepFloyd]

So I am looking to purchase a turntable...anyone have any suggestions? Never having one..hopefully some of you knowledgeable people can drop some knowledge and lead me in the right direction. Thanks

 

[monolith]

I'm not sure anything in that range can touch a used Technics SL1200 (and certainly nothing can in terms of build quality), but I'll defer to others who may have heard more tables.

 

[ZepFloyd]

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Originally Posted by monolith /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm not sure anything in that range can touch a used Technics SL1200 (and certainly nothing can in terms of build quality), but I'll defer to others who may have heard more tables.

i guess price isnt a huge deal..i just was looking at best buys site and saw theres were ranged around there...looking for something similar...nothing to special but decent enough..i think most listed were had USB capabilities..which isnt a big deal to me...but looks like those are how most the new ones are? maybe i'm looking in the wrong places...really any input or advice is greatly appreciated.

keep in mind..i am a college student..so i dont have lots of money..but if i can find something i like and its reasonable am willing to save up for it.

 

[LFF]

I'll second a used Technics SL1200. EXCELLENT value for the money.

 

[monolith]

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Originally Posted by ZepFloyd /img/forum/go_quote.gif i guess price isnt a huge deal..i just was looking at best buys site and saw theres were ranged around there...looking for something similar...nothing to special but decent enough..i think most listed were had USB capabilities..which isnt a big deal to me...but looks like those are how most the new ones are? maybe i'm looking in the wrong places...really any input or advice is greatly appreciated. keep in mind..i am a college student..so i dont have lots of money..but if i can find something i like and its reasonable am willing to save up for it.

Best Buy isn't where you buy turntables from, and I'd avoid USB turntables. I don't think you can get a decent turntable new for your price range. You can get a used one that's pretty good for less than your price range or, as per my suggestion, right in it. Check craigslist in your area for someone selling a used SL1200.

 

[ssportclay]

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Originally Posted by ZepFloyd /img/forum/go_quote.gif So I am looking to purchase a turntable...anyone have any suggestions? Never having one..hopefully some of you knowledgeable people can drop some knowledge and lead me in the right direction. Thanks

$300 is kind of a tough budget without going used but you can get a new Technics 1200/1210 MKII for $400 and you will need to purchase a cartridge on top of that.

 

[ZepFloyd]

alright..think i'll look into the Technics...prob should save a little more as well. thanks for all the help.

 

[texashorn91]

I was in the same boat as you a few months ago, and I just saved a little more (I'm in college too!) and of course, I don't regret buying my Technics 1200 at all. I love it. It will last forever.

 

[jtkellertx]

I was able to get a SL1200 M3D for 265 shipped. You just have to look for the good deals.

 

[shallbehealed]

I see 1200s for between $200 and $300 everyday on craigslist, depending on condition.

Alternatively, (if you're a masochist like me) you'd buy a $25 AR XA and mod the ish out of it. A $200 used arm, and decent cart, and a weekend with sandpaper, paint, and a dremel and you'd have a serious deck.