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sharkamino /r/vinyl
2 points
1970-01-20 12:05:44.075 +0000 UTC

Turntables:

  • Automatic AT-LP60X $149 $105 is easy setup beginner plug and play.
  • Manual AT-LPW30TK $329 $195 has a better tonearm with adjustable tracking force, lower wow and flutter, and an updated cartridge. Balance the tonearm then set the tracking force.

Plus powered speakers from Amazon if you have return credit there if that is where the turntable was from. They have analog audio cable input for the turntable plus Bluetooth for streaming digital music:

Compact 4" mid bass driver speakers for a small room or a desktop setup:

  • Bestian SR4 $85 has analog, digital optical and USB inputs.
  • Edifier R1280DBs $159 $127 has 2 analog and a digital optical input plus a subwoofer output.

Larger 5.25" mid bass driver speakers for a small to medium size room:

  • Saiyin DS6801S $79 has analog and digital optical inputs plus a subwoofer output.
  • Better 5.25" Neumi BSP5 $159 has analog and digital optical inputs.

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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.

No remote:

With remote:

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sharkamino /r/vinyl
1 point
1970-01-20 11:31:18.614 +0000 UTC

Yep, avoid the cheap $5 mechanism in cheap suitcase, tabletop, standing or all in ones.

As long as that pink thing doesn't skip on your records it shouldn't damage them however the cheap mechanisms often have playback and skipping issues and don't sound very good so you are not getting much sound quailty out of the records that they are capable or providing.

What is your budget, $150, $200, $400 or more?

VPRO3100 $49 on sale or AT-LP60X $105 on sale both add a full size platter, a diamond tip stylus on an MM moving magnet cartridge connected to an RIAA phono preamp, all of which the cheap mechanisms lack.

Connect either one to powered speakers with an audio cable input for the turntable and Bluetooth for streaming music:

Compact 4" mid bass driver speakers for a small room or a desktop setup:

  • 4" Bestian SR4 $85 has analog, digital optical and USB inputs.
  • 4" Edifier R1280DBs $159 $127 has 2 analog and a digital optical input plus a subwoofer output.

Larger 5.25" mid bass driver speakers for a small to medium size room:

  • 5.25" Saiyin DS6801S $69 has analog and digital optical inputs plus a subwoofer output.
  • 5.25" Neumi BSP5 $159 has analog and digital optical inputs.

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sharkamino /r/vinyl
2 points
1970-01-20 11:39:29.669 +0000 UTC

Starter turntables:

Better manual turntable: AT-LPW30TK $329 $195.

Plus powered speakers with analog audio cable input for the turntable plus Bluetooth for streaming audio:

Compact 4" mid bass driver speakers for a small room or a desktop setup:

  • 4" Bestian SR4 $85 has analog, digital optical and USB inputs.
  • 4" Edifier R1280DBs $159 $127 has 2 analog and a digital optical input plus a subwoofer output.

Larger 5.25" mid bass driver speakers for a small to medium size room:

  • 5.25" Saiyin DS6801S $69 has analog and digital optical inputs plus a subwoofer output.
  • 5.25" Neumi BSP5 $159 has analog and digital optical inputs.

Or start with the better Neumi speakers first for digital music then add the better AT-lPW30TK turntable later.

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sharkamino /r/vinyl
1 point
1970-01-20 12:05:51.655 +0000 UTC

Which model soundbar?

Pyle $81 may be a bit better than a soundbar, no RCA subwoofer output though.

Do you shop at Walmart often? If so could you just spend the gift card on other things you would be buying there then buy speakers elsewhere?

Saiyin $79 at least has subwoofer output though they may not be any better than the Pyle.

Neither option is going to do the turntable and records justice since they are rather basic entry level speakers and the turntable is higher quality.

Or what is a nearby town or zip code I can search for used speaker options? Reply here or chat.

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
2 points
1970-01-20 12:41:28.569 +0000 UTC

Turntables:

  • Basic automatic AT-LP60X $149 $105 is easy setup beginner plug and play. Don't pay more for Bluetooth if you don't need a Bluetooth transmitter in the turntable.
  • Better manual AT-LPW30TK $329 $195 adds adjustable tracking force, an updated cartrdige, has lower wow and flutter and a solid MDF plinth.
  • Or lower cost manual Insignia $129 also adds adjustable tracking force over the AT-LP60X.

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

Compact 4" mid bass driver speakers for a small room or a desktop setup:

Larger 5.25" mid bass driver speakers for a small to medium size room:

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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
2 points
1970-01-20 11:19:58.436 +0000 UTC

Compact 4" mid bass driver speakers for a small room or a desktop setup:

  • 4" Bestian SR4 $85 has analog, digital optical and USB inputs.
  • 4" Edifier R1280DBs $159 $127 has 2 analog and a digital optical input plus a subwoofer output.

Larger 5.25" mid bass driver speakers for a small to medium size room:

  • 5.25" Saiyin DS6801S $75 has analog and digital optical inputs plus a subwoofer output.
  • 5.25" Neumi BSP5 $159 has analog and digital optical inputs.

They all have analog audio cable input for the turntable and Bluetooth for streaming audio.

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sharkamino /r/vinyl
1 point
1970-01-20 12:53:03.779 +0000 UTC

$190 to $265 options:

Turntable: AT-LP60X $149 $105 is easy setup beginner plug and play and has a built in phono preamp.

Plus powered speakers with a built in speaker amp with audio cable input for the turntable and Bluetooth for streaming digital audio:

Compact 4" mid bass driver speakers for a small room or a desktop setup:

Larger 5.25" mid bass driver speakers for a small to medium size room:

sharkamino /r/turntables
3 points
1970-01-20 11:15:41.72 +0000 UTC

If you do find yourself wanting a better setup and are low on budget:

Turntable: VPRO 3100 $49 on sale from $99. Then keep the suitcase for 78s.

Plus powered speakers with Bluetooth:

Compact 4" mid bass driver speakers for a small room or a desktop setup

Larger 5.25" mid bass driver speakers for a small to medium size room:

  • 5.25" Saiyin $75 has a subwoofer output.
  • 5.25" Neumi BSP5 $159 are a size up and a step up from the smaller Edifier R1280DBs.

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sharkamino /r/vinyl
2 points
1970-01-20 12:35:56.649 +0000 UTC

Starting around $200 consider getting a separate turntable and a better pair of speakers.

Turntables:

  • Automatic AT-LP60X $149 $105 is easy setup beginner plug and play.
  • Manual Insignia $129 adds adjustable tracking force and a speed sensor.

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

Compact 4" mid bass driver speakers for a small room or a desktop setup:

Larger 5.25" mid bass driver speakers for a small to medium size room:

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sharkamino /r/vinyl
1 point
1970-01-20 12:07:28.355 +0000 UTC

Yep, AT-LP60X $149 $105 on sale.

Plus $79 to $159 powered speakers with audio cable input for the turntable plus Bluetooth for streaming digital music:

Compact 4" mid bass driver speakers for a small room or a desktop setup:

  • Bestian SR4 $85 has analog, digital optical and USB inputs.
  • Edifier R1280DBs $159 $127 has 2 analog inputs, a digital optical input plus a subwoofer output.

Larger 5.25" mid bass driver speakers for a small to medium size room:

  • Saiyin DS6801S $79 has analog and digital optical inputs plus a subwoofer output.
  • Better 5.25" Neumi BSP5 $159 has analog and digital optical inputs.

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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
1 point
1970-01-20 11:10:51.694 +0000 UTC

Starter options, plus better options in bold.

Turntables:

Automatic:

  • AT-LP60X $149 $105 is easy setup beginner plug and play.
  • AT-LP3 $249 $199 is a better automatic turntable since it adds adjustable tracking force, balance the tonearm then set the tracking force.

Better manual turntables, balance the tonearm then set the tracking force:

  • Fluance RT80 $199 $159 has auto stop.
  • Fluance RT81 $249 $199 has auto stop, adds a heavier solid MDF plinth over the hollow RT80, and upgrades to the AT95 cartridge with elliptical tip stylus.
  • AT-LPW30TK $329 $199 has lower wow and flutter than the Fluance and the automatic Audio Technica options and has an updated ATVM95 cartrdige and conical tip stylus.

Speakers:

Powered speakers with audio cable input for the turntable, a digital optical input and Bluetooth for streaming music:

Compact 4" mid bass driver speakers for a small room or a desktop setup

Larger 5.25" mid bass driver speakers for a small to medium size room:

  • 5.25" Saiyin $75 has a subwoofer output.
  • 5.25" Neumi BSP5 $159 are a size up and a step up from the smaller Edifier R1280DBs.

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sharkamino /r/vinyl
2 points
1970-01-20 12:50:17.454 +0000 UTC

Audio Technica over Angels Horn.

Under $130 turntables if you don't want to spend $200 for a better turntable:

  • Automatic AT-LP60X $149 $105 is easy setup beginner plug and play.
  • Manual Insignia $129 adds adjustable tracking force and a speed sensor for better speed stability.

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

Compact 4" mid bass driver speakers for a small room or a desktop setup:

Larger 5.25" mid bass driver speakers for a small to medium size room:

Those Angels Horn speakers are lower quailty than the turntable and are not anything good.

multiple reviews applauding the Angel’s Horn

Probably paid advertising / affiliate marketing.

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:

No remote:

With remote:

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sharkamino /r/vinyl
2 points
1970-01-20 12:07:29.34 +0000 UTC

The turntable mechanism is ok, the built in speakers are the weak spot, essentially mono with no stereo separation.

Separate turntables and better speakers:

Turntable:

  • Automatic AT-LP60X $149 $105 is easy setup beginner plug and play.
  • Manual AT-LPW30TK $329 $195 adds a better tonearm with adjustable tracking force, lower wow and flutter, an updated cartrdige and a solid MDF plinth. Like on the 1byOne, balance the tonearm then set the tracking force.

Plus $79 to $159 powered speakers with audio cable input for the turntable plus Bluetooth for streaming digital music:

Compact 4" mid bass driver speakers for a small room or a desktop setup:

  • Bestian SR4 $85 has analog, digital optical and USB inputs.
  • Edifier R1280DBs $159 $127 has 2 analog inputs, a digital optical input plus a subwoofer output.

Larger 5.25" mid bass driver speakers for a small to medium size room:

  • Saiyin DS6801S $79 has analog and digital optical inputs plus a subwoofer output.
  • Better 5.25" Neumi BSP5 $159 has analog and digital optical inputs.

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sharkamino /r/vinyl
2 points
1970-01-20 12:03:55.648 +0000 UTC

Best to avoid cheap suitcases and all in ones. You have the budget for a better turntable with better playback and better speakers for good sound.

The AT-LP60X $105 adds a diamond tip stylus on an MM moving magnet cartridge connected to an RIAA phono preamp for better sound over the cheap suitcases and all in ones with cheap ceramic cartridges and cheap built in speakers.

Plus better $79 to $159 powered speakers with audio cable input for the turntable plus Bluetooth for streaming digital music:

Compact 4" mid bass driver speakers for a small room or a desktop setup:

  • Bestian SR4 $85 has analog, digital optical and USB inputs.
  • Edifier R1280DBs $159 $127 has 2 analog inputs, a digital optical input plus a subwoofer output.

Larger 5.25" mid bass driver speakers for a small to medium size room:

  • Saiyin DS6801S $79 has analog and digital optical inputs plus a subwoofer output.
  • Better 5.25" Neumi BSP5 $159 has analog and digital optical inputs.

Or what is a nearby town or zip code I can search for used speaker options? Reply here or chat.

Then later connect a CD or DVD/CD player you can often find at a thrift shop for under $25 and possibly a cassette deck too. Or even this $39 CD + Cassette player or $69 Sony that both have a headphone jack 3.5mm output to connect to the powered speakers with a 3.5mm to RCA cable. If you need more inputs for the powered speakers connect a $15 RCA switch.

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sharkamino /r/turntables
1 point
1970-01-20 12:19:33.897 +0000 UTC

Passively acquired?

Ideally spend just as much or more on speakers as on the $250 turntable or buy used for half the cost.

If you must start with low budget speakers:

Compact 4" mid bass driver speakers for a small room or a desktop setup:

Larger 5.25" mid bass driver speakers for a small to medium size room:

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sharkamino /r/turntables
2 points
1970-01-20 11:12:53.655 +0000 UTC

No. Pass at that price and pass on the small 3.5" mid bass driver desktop speakers.

Same turntable $105.

Better larger 5.25" speakers $159.

Or.

Better turntable $199.

Plus also larger basic 5.25" speakers $75 then later upgrade to better speakers when you can.

Or.

Get the better turntable and better speakers $359 total.

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:

No remote:

With remote:

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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