Or if you don't care to have Bluetooth, shave a couple extra dollars off.
As far as turntables go I would recommend an audio Technica-Lp60. A lot of people in the vinyl community are critical of it but the issues that it does have are not issues a new collector has to worry about. It's a fine table to start with and the best near your pence range. It also has a buitl in pre-amp which means you won't need to buy a receiver as well https://www.amazon.com/Technica-AT-LP60BK-Automatic-Belt-Drive-Turntable/dp/B008872SIO/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=audio+technica+turntable&qid=1560244255&s=gateway&sprefix=audio+&sr=8-3
In terms of ease of setup up I also recommend powered speakers over passive though it's all really up to your preference if you wanna do more research on that. I recommend powered edifers on Amazon, again nothing too complicated/fancy that can all be upgraded at a later time
Records can be purchased on Amazon, record stores, and even stores like urban outfitters depending on taste. There's a website/app called discogs that serves as a record market place that's great to buy rarer records from, funding record stores, and get info on release dates and stuff like that.
I had all this saved on my phone since I used to work in a record store and get asked every now and then but feel free to let me know if you have other questions I didn't answer
Hi Sushi,
The best deal you are gonna find for $100 dollars is something used vintage most likely. As for something new the AT-LP60 is a staple introductory player. I would shop around at your local record stores for vintage tables, most of the old Pioneer PL tables are quite decent, as well as Sansui and Technics tables. The seller will most likely know a ton about it. The only caveat is that they more than likely do not have a built in phono pre. Most all stereo receivers have one built in but I would check your system before buying anything vintage.
I have known quite a few people with an AT-LP60 and they seem to like them. To get better sound reproduction I would recommend switching out the cartridge to an AT95e. There are considerably better cartridges than the 95e out there but they may not be compatible with the LP60 due to its tonearm.
Hope this helps! PM me if you want help with a vintage system!
I won't tell you not to get a cheap player like a Victrola/Crosley/Jensen, but know that they wont sound very good and will damage any records played on it after a little while. If you aren't too serious about getting into vinyl, and just want the satisfaction of playing DiH, there's really nothing wrong with the ones you're looking at. But if you want a decent starter record player that actually won't hurt the records and will sound good, is simple enough to learn, the Audio Technica AT-LP60 is probably the best place to start.
The Crosleys/Victrolas/Jensens all have flimsy build quality, a very cheap (made, and sounding) needle, and bad built in speakers (that the vibrations from which can speed up the deterioration of records played on it). The LP60 or ones like it have a good starter needle that can be upgraded a tiny bit down the road, the weight it puts on the records isn't as light as expensive tables but it's not as heavy as the cheap ones. It has a built in pre-amp, so you can plug it straight into something as simple as computer speakers if need be, or a nicer set up.
r/vinyl has a guide to what cheap ones to avoid and what cheap(er) ones are good, just don't post there saying you're considering a Victrola because they'll freak out haha. But yeah, the super cheap ones put aesthetic and convenience over sound and functionality. But if that's what you're looking for, no harm in that.