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sharkamino /r/vinyl
1 point
1970-01-20 10:59:45.362 +0000 UTC

No. Avoid cheap suitcases and all in ones or anything with the same cheap $5 mechanism.

VPRO 3100 $99 $49 on sale is a good enough step up from the cheapo suitcase player.

Plus a pair of powered speakers if you don't already have any speakers.

No remote:

With remote:

They all have an audio cable input for the turntable and Bluetooth for streaming digital music.

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sharkamino /r/vinyl
1 point
1970-01-20 10:53:06.349 +0000 UTC

Compact starter powered speakers for a small room:

They have wired audio cable input for the turntable plus Bluetooth for streaming digital audio.

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sharkamino /r/vinyl
1 point
1970-01-20 11:04:14.847 +0000 UTC

You're welcome.

Or even lower cost options that are still decent enough to start with:

Turntable: VPRO 3100 $49 on sale from $99.

Plus powered speakers with Bluetooth:

No remote:

With remote:

  • 5.25" Saiyin $69 has subwoofer output.
  • 4" Bestian $89 has a USB input for a computer.

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sharkamino /r/vinyl
1 point
1970-01-20 11:02:24.791 +0000 UTC

The small platter is the least of the issues with those type of cheapest table top or all in one turntables with built in speakers.

For a low budget consider a better $99 turntable on sale for $49 plus a better pair of passive speakers.

VPRO 3100 has a full size platter, is semi automatic and adds a diamond tip stylus, an MM moving magnet cartridge and an RIAA phono preamp, all of which the cheap Udreamer lacks.

Plus powered speakers with audio cable input for the turntable and Bluetooth for streaming digital audio:

No remote:

With remote:

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sharkamino /r/vinyl
1 point
1970-01-20 10:55:28.423 +0000 UTC

It's done, toast, now you have an excuse to get a proper turntable.

If you need to start lowest budget:

VPRO 3100 $99 $49 on sale is a good enough step up from the cheapo suitcase player.

Or can you have a larger $105 to $200 budget for the turntable?

Plus a pair of inexpensive compact starter powered speakers for a small room:

No remote:

With remote:

They all have an audio cable input for the turntable and Bluetooth for streaming digital music.

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sharkamino /r/vinyl
1 point
1970-01-20 11:03:55.35 +0000 UTC

For $83 they are a lower cost alternative to the also basic entry level Edifier R1280 series speakers. Maybe they have similar sound quality to the Edifiers, maybe they don't.

More low cost starter powered speakers options, 3.5" or 4" for a small room or desktop setup or 5.25" for a small to medium size room:

No remote:

With remote:

  • Larger 5.25" Saiyin $69 has subwoofer output.
  • 4" Bestian $89 has a USB input for a computer.
  • 4" Edifier R1280DBs $159 $127 have a subwoofer output.

Better over $150 with remote:

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sharkamino /r/vinyl
2 points
1970-01-20 10:54:48.38 +0000 UTC

If low on budget don't pay $50 extra to have Bluetooth in the turntable.

Connect the turntable to a pair of low cost compact starter speakers with an included audio cable.

Turntables on sale without Bluetooth:

Powered speakers with a wired audio cable input for the turntable plus Bluetooth for streaming music from your phone, tablet or computer:

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sharkamino /r/vinyl
1 point
1970-01-20 11:01:58.652 +0000 UTC

What is your budget for a turntable and speakers? Under $200, $400 or more?

Looking for lowest budget options?

Turntables:

  • Semi automatic VPRO 3100 $99 $49.
  • Fully automatic AT-LP60X $149 $105 is easy setup beginner plug and play.

Plus compact powered speakers for a smallish size room:

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Or better turntables and speakers:

  • Automatic AT-LP3 $249 $199 adds adjustable tracking force over the AT-LP60X.
  • Better manual AT-LPW30TK $329 $199 also adds adjustable tracking force, adds a solid MDF plinth and has lower wow and flutter than the AT-LP3 and AT-LP60X.

Plus powered speakers:

  • 4" Klipsch KD-400 $329 $169 for a small room or desktop setup has a subwoofer output.
  • Larger 5.25" Neumi BSP5 $159 for a small to medium size room.

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sharkamino /r/vinyl
3 points
1970-01-20 11:04:09.074 +0000 UTC

It's not. What cartridge and tonearm would you even try to install? Also, you would still be stuck with the cheap motor and small plastic platter.

The Journey and ITVS-750 seem to both have the same inexpensive mechanism.

The ITVS-750 may have a better built in speaker so it sounds at least better than the smaller suitcase player.

The sound quality of both of them is limited by the inexpensive ceramic cartridge.

Make sure the cue lever is down all the way. The bass heavy records won't skip on a better turntable with a better tonearm. The small bottle of cleaner may not do much, especially without a full rinse. Full soak wet clean to clean out the grooves and make sure it's not dirty records causing skipping.

If you are low on budget but want better playback and sound quality then get a low cost component turntable and a pair of low cost starter powered speakers.

VPRO 3100 $49 on sale from $99 has a full size platter, is semi automatic and adds a diamond tip stylus, an MM moving magnet cartridge and an RIAA phono preamp, all of which the Journey+ lacks.

Plus powered speakers with audio cable input for the turntable and Bluetooth for streaming digital audio:

No remote:

With remote:

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