Rock & Pop: What is the best record player/speaker combination to get, relatively cheap.?

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My mom gifted me one of those multi-function players (LP/CD/tape/radio) -- turned out to be a cheap POS.  The motor was weak and played 33 and 45 at the same speed, which is a crawl.  Going off what I've read on the internet you're not going to find an all-in-one system that actually sounds good -- you have to get a turntable and good speakers separately.  You guys know me -- I'm not a professional, just a guy who loves his music and wants to make good use of the LPs he's found over the years.  What do you suggest I buy that will sound good but is reasonably affordable?

Nightworks · Answer

Sadly, for newcomers like yourself, buying a vaguely decent turntable, amplifer and speakers (yes - you'll need all three) just isn't cheap, even at entry level.

For a very basic setup - bottom of the range, no frills - you'll need to spend around £400 / $550, for something that's well built, sounds good and will last.  Yes, you can spend less, but you'll just be getting kiddy's toys, that are no better than the all-in-one systems you refer to.  Decent vinyl playback costs money.

The alternative is buying second-hand and you can certainly save money, if you know exactly what you're buying.  If you don't, you risk getting a setup that could damage your vinyl...

Anonymous · Answer

A "record player" has its own amplifier and speaker in the same case. It's unlikely you would be able to use additional speakers.

A "turntable" needs to be connected to a suitable amplifier, not to speakers.

Anonymous · Answer

http://www.altmann.haan.de/turntable/

Use the electronics from what you have. Here is a very nice amp/speaker:
http://www.amazon.com/Dayton-Audio-B652-Bookshelf-Speaker/dp/B002RMPHMU
http://www.amazon.com/Amplifier-PeleusTech-LP-2020A-Remote-Supply/dp/B015ZG4DAG

Quina · Answer

Idk

Rock & Pop: What is the best record player/speaker combination to get, relatively cheap.?

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