Thanks! Ya that’s the decision for me. I don’t really need one but want to get one for just a few artists I like. Don’t want anything special but also don’t want a shitty one.The cheaper ones are ok if you’re just a casual listener and aren’t really serious about the whole experience. We got my dad a Victrola all in one for records, CD’s, tapes etc. It’s good. Gets the job done. Think we paid a little over $130 or something. But he uses it. Not the greatest sound quality. The built in speakers are pretty sub par but he’s not someone who really cares about all that.
Wife and I just bought this setup a few weeks back and it’s pretty solid all around. Not top of the line or anything but the speakers are good and it’s a quality setup.
Crosley C62 Vinyl Turntable w/Bluetooth Receiver, Includes Speakers & Built-in Amplifier - Walnut https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07LCZBRD8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_5RzdGbSMFNKZG
I bought a pair about 7 years ago from a methed out "DJ" for $100. Probably my best score. I hate I sold both of them.If you have a quality record store in your town many times they’ll have vintage record players for sale. I picked up a realistic labs player at twist & shout in Denver and upgraded to a grado red cartridge. Sounds fantastic. I think I paid about $120 for the player and around $100 for the cartridge.
the technics sl1200 rec is solid but you’ll be in the $500 range for the record player plus cartridge. But they are high quality players.
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some other considerations are, do you have a receiver with phono out? If not you’ll need a phono preamp. If you don’t have a receiver at all then an all-in-one setup might be a better option to get started.
Nice setup. What era CVs?Sansui. Bellari preamp. 1960s dynaco 120 stereo. Cerwin vega speakers.
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70s I think. Got them refoamed in when I got them from a garage saleNice setup. What era CVs?