Knight Rider Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Hi All, I'm thinking of making a return to listening to vinyl (of course I sold all my records about 10 years ago). Not looking at getting an expensive set up. Anybody have any recommendations on turntables with built in speakers? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 A turntable with built in speakers is going to have poor sound quality and will quickly wear your records out because of a low quality stylus. Records are expensive these days, so unless you're only going to be listening to beat up old records, I would steer clear of all-in-one record players. If you already have a stereo system, you might consider getting a bluetooth turntable, which will allow you to listen through your existing speakers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Knight Rider Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 A turntable with built in speakers is going to have poor sound quality and will quickly wear your records out because of a low quality stylus. Records are expensive these days, so unless you're only going to be listening to beat up old records, I would steer clear of all-in-one record players. If you already have a stereo system, you might consider getting a bluetooth turntable, which will allow you to listen through your existing speakers.Thanks jff. I have a nice blue tooth Bose system. I can get a turntable to synch with it? Sorry, I'm not very audio inclined... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Thanks jff. I have a nice blue tooth Bose system. I can get a turntable to synch with it? Sorry, I'm not very audio inclined... I believe so. A friend recently got a Bluetooth turntable and she runs it through her stereo, but I think it should work fine with your Bose system. She got it through Turntable Lab. This is the one she got. Not the world's greatest table, but fine for listening and better than Crosleys or other all-in-ones.: https://www.turntablelab.com/collections/bluetooth-compatible-audio-components-alpha/products/audio-technica-at-lp60bk-bt-bluetooth-turntable-black Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Getting back into vinyl is a pricey proposition, with most LPs being in the 20-30 range. Always consider buying used LPs if you can, but I concur, don't get too cheap a turntable, but you also don't need a top end one either. And one other note of caution - despite being expensive, some new LPs honestly don't sound that great because of the demand for vinyl and lots of corner cutting by the pressers. I bought a couple LPs these last couple months brand new that had significant sound/noise issues straight out of the cover. You can try cleaning even new vinyl but that may not do the trick. At least with older LPs you buy used, you can expect a slight amount of surface noise. But there is nothing worse than spending 25 bucks for something that sounds worse than an LP that cost 5 bucks used. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 if you buy a new LP that's offpressed or noisy, get a refund/replacement. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pavlovsfrog Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 I wouldn't recommend getting something with built in speakers...u-turn audio makes great turntables at an entry level price point so you can invest in a decent stereo: https://uturnaudio.com/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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