So all my vinyl collectors...Kind of just decided to pick up the trade after getting various records and pre orders. My question though I'd would you recommend as far as record players go? I don't want to spend large on something that's not really worth it but I also don't want to buy some cheap shit.
You can get a decent setup (turntable and receiver) for 250-300. You'd obviously need speakers as well, but i'm not gonna include that cuz you might have some already. I'm at work but give me little bit and i'll link some decent players and receivers.
This guide is awesome, I recommend it because I've considered myself an audiophile for a couple years now and it really breaks down how to begin building your set up, so you can understand how to properly configure your system and get the best sound from it without needing high priced upgrades.
"A lot of audiophiles swear by the quality of sound from vinyl records and if you're looking to dig into new music, vinyl is a great, cheap place to start. When you use a record player as a source, you might be tempted to ditch the old Sony turntable you found at a thrift store in favor of something with a bit more punch. However, as long as that turntable spins at the correct speed, the only part you need to worry about is the piece that touches the record: the needle.
You can find replacement needles and cartridges (the case that holds the needle and attaches to the arm) for most turntables at sites like Turntable Needles and Needle Doctor. A new needle will dramatically increase the sound quality from a turntable.
A new needle alone can't save the sound if your records are dirty. You can clean your records with glue or make your own putty cleaning block. A clean record and a new needle will sound terrific, we promise."
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This guide is awesome, I recommend it because I've considered myself an audiophile for a couple years now and it really breaks down how to begin building your set up, so you can understand how to properly configure your system and get the best sound from it without needing high priced upgrades.
"A lot of audiophiles swear by the quality of sound from vinyl records and if you're looking to dig into new music, vinyl is a great, cheap place to start. When you use a record player as a source, you might be tempted to ditch the old Sony turntable you found at a thrift store in favor of something with a bit more punch. However, as long as that turntable spins at the correct speed, the only part you need to worry about is the piece that touches the record: the needle.
You can find replacement needles and cartridges (the case that holds the needle and attaches to the arm) for most turntables at sites like Turntable Needles and Needle Doctor. A new needle will dramatically increase the sound quality from a turntable.
A new needle alone can't save the sound if your records are dirty. You can clean your records with glue or make your own putty cleaning block. A clean record and a new needle will sound terrific, we promise."
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