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Would this equipment be right if I wanted to start a record collection?
I've gone around Amazon and I've found a few pieces of hardware (stereo receiver, speakers, and a turntable ala Sony) which you can find here:
-Receiver: http://www.amazon.com/Sony-STR-DH100-2-Channel-Aud...
-Turntable: http://www.amazon.com/Sony-PSLX250H-Turntable/dp/B...
-Speakers: http://www.amazon.com/Sony-SS-B1000-8-Inch-Bookshe...
-Stereo Cable: http://www.amazon.com/RiteAV-RCA-Stereo-Audio-Cabl...
I was wondering if either I could find cheaper alternatives to the products listed (I'm not looking into getting one of those off-brand TEAC or Sherwood ones, btw) and if someone would recommend a record brush/cleaning kit too. Thanks, your answers are always appreciated!
Well, at least now I have it in the right category.
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- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
Sony is not a good choice for the turntable or speakers. At a minimum I would go with a Technics or Stanton turntable. Technics is considered to be one of the best turntable brands available and they've been making great turntables since the 60's. This technics is their entry level semi-automatic:
http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-Technics-SLBD20D-A...
Just keep in mind that while this is a decent turntable, it won't compare to any of the upper line turntables, like the technics SL-1200, but that's over $500 and seems to be outside your budget.
The cartridge is the key to good sound, so you may want to consider upgrading the cartridge in whatever entry level turntable you buy.
Head over to the needle doctor to learn more:
By the way, Teac is not an off brand, they make some of the best recording equipment in the world.
I don't have any suggestions for $50 speakers. If that's all you have budgeted then buy something now and plan to upgrade later. Same with the receiver.
Most turntables come with an rca cable (I know the technics does), so you shouldn't need that.
Not to be negative, but just keep in mind that you're at the very very low end in terms of quality and you won't really be able to appreciate vinyl with this level of equipment. It's ok to start, but all of this will need to be upgraded over time if you truly want to experience the sonic characteristics of recordings on vinyl.