sonicshoulder Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 You can spend a ridiculous amount of money on speakers. I fill my entire downstairs(approx. 1200 sq. ft.) with a $35 used pair of Cambridge Soundworks bookshelf speakers via Ebay. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 You can spend a ridiculous amount of money on speakers. I fill my entire downstairs(approx. 1200 sq. ft.) with a $35 used pair of Cambridge Soundworks bookshelf speakers via Ebay. Yeah, I have a pair of Technics on my basement stereo. Considering my $ situation at the time of purchase, they couldn't have been more than $60 or $70 (new) for the pair. I think they sound great. My other stereo has a pair of small Sony bookshelf speakers which sound just fine. Although, I'll probably shop around a little more when/if I need to replace them. Once you start getting heavily invested in this audiophile bullshit, you wind up spending tens of thousands of dollars rebuilding rooms to achieve acoustic perfection. If you're not willing to do that (and I most certainly am NOT), you might as well just go with typical consumer grade components. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Not to mention, with 2 cats in the house I can't have anything too nice. Or at least the speakers need to be cat proof. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
howdjadoo Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/StudiophileBX5aDeluxe.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
welch79 Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 i recently dove down this wormhole...vinyl and vintage audio equipment in general. i dredged up an awesome dd/quartz lock technics tt from '81, a great sounding technics amp from '81 to play the tt through and a decent pair of polk bookshelf r15's to deliver the goods, all for around $200 (oh and not to mention about a grand on vinyl itself...damn it's addicting). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 I'm in the market for a new turntable.I have had an Audio-Technica AT-PL50 for ten years. It's been serviceable, but it's always played everything a bit too fast, even 180g discs. I guess the belt is to thank for that. And the sound has always been a little muted.So finally I've saved enough to go for a better quality item this Christmas.Almost all of this thread's links are dead, but the Audio-Technica AT-LP120-USB Direct-Drive Professional Turntable seems to be the best buy, and it's still available.Any arguments against this one (poor performance? quirks?), or in favor of another product that's come up in the past four years?The Wirecutter likes it too: http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-turntable/ so I guess my decision is pretty much made.But I'm just wondering. Thanks.BTW I use an old Sony Dream System DVD/receiver/speaker w/surround deal that's not the best, but it works. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hixter Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 I've seen a few online discussions in recent weeks and everyone seems fairly happy with the one you mentioned. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Thanks man. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
howdjadoo Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 http://www.whathifi.com/best-buys/best-turntables-2015 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Weird list. Those all look silly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 silly? platter + base + tone arm. kinda basic stuff. what's a turntable supposed to look like? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 They look like they're designed for people who want people to look at their turntable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anthony Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 I'm in the market for a new turntable.I have had an Audio-Technica AT-PL50 for ten years. It's been serviceable, but it's always played everything a bit too fast, even 180g discs. I guess the belt is to thank for that. And the sound has always been a little muted.So finally I've saved enough to go for a better quality item this Christmas.Almost all of this thread's links are dead, but the Audio-Technica AT-LP120-USB Direct-Drive Professional Turntable seems to be the best buy, and it's still available.Any arguments against this one (poor performance? quirks?), or in favor of another product that's come up in the past four years?The Wirecutter likes it too: http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-turntable/ so I guess my decision is pretty much made.But I'm just wondering. Thanks.BTW I use an old Sony Dream System DVD/receiver/speaker w/surround deal that's not the best, but it works.I have the LP-120 and am very happy with it after upgrading from my bottom of the barrel Sony. No issues or problems and a lot of bang for the buck. I would recommend a good preamp (if you don't have one already). I suggest the TC-750 (the model that I am using). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 They look like they're designed for people who want people to look at their turntable. not sure there's a more minimal design. maybe you can only play Bauhaus records on it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Sometimes minimal just screams out 'look how interesting I am' to me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 I have the LP-120 and am very happy with it after upgrading from my bottom of the barrel Sony. No issues or problems and a lot of bang for the buck. I would recommend a good preamp (if you don't have one already). I suggest the TC-750 (the model that I am using). So you use an additional pre-amp, even though the unit has one? Did you remove the installed one? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Sometimes minimal just screams out 'look how interesting I am' to me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 I have an audio Tehnica. Really want a Rega. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anthony Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 So you use an additional pre-amp, even though the unit has one? Did you remove the installed one?No, I did not remove the installed one. There is a selector switch for the on board one. Although, I have seen stuff online where people have physically removed it for true bypass. I have not done that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 So, what moved you to buy a pre-amp? I would guess it was either after being unsatisfied with the installed one, or deciding from reviews that it would be inadequate. Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Yeah, I know, but I do stand by my initial reaction. Exposed belts, iffy bases that will cause the unit to fall over (not my words, that's from reviews of at least two in that list), lack of dust covers, cheap materials (check low-starred Amazon reviews that are from users who didn't just take it out the box and give it five stars)...these all just seem like appearance-first, functionality/sturdiness-second products. I wouldn't risk my money on any of them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 the exposed belt is a fairly common design aspect for some tables, which require manual adjustment of the belt to change between 33 and 45 rpm. i would think that a dust cover is an option on some if not most, but i am not sure. i am still lusting after a Linn Sondek LP12 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 the exposed belt is a fairly common design aspect for some tables, which require manual adjustment of the belt to change between 33 and 45 rpm. Manual adjustment instead of a panel switch? Is there any advantage to that? i would think that a dust cover is an option on some if not most, but i am not sure. Sure, but how about making a record player with a dust cover? Who sells this, Apple? i am still lusting after a Linn Sondek LP12 Now there's a goddamned machine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 i've never used a turntable where you had to manually change the belt setting to change speeds. i'm not sure of the advantages or disadvantages, other than it's not as convenient. i'm guessing the dust covers are just removed to make it easier to photograph the unit: Like all Rega turntables, the RP1 comes with a hinged dust-cover which can be easily installed or removed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 I think the reasoning behind manual speed change is that it's one less mechanism that has to be built into the base, allowing the base to be more solid, which cuts down on vibrations. From what I gather, audiophile turntable design is 99% about eliminating vibrations. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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