Inexpensive turn table

[tsmooth]

Hello all, I have a friend in the market for an inexpensive turn table, likely under $250. Any experience with something low maintance and in this ballpark? Thanks for any advice.

 

[twich54]

is that figure just for the table or for everything needed to play vinyl ?

 

[timm]

What about the pro-ject tables? Haven't heard them but - ballpark with cartridge. Completely manual though. Gotta lift the tone arm at the end of the record. Seems to get decent reviews

 

[tsmooth]

is that figure just for the table or for everything needed to play vinyl ?

He has a receiver and speakers, he is just looking for the turntable.

 

[tsmooth]

Cool design on the pro-ject tables, thanks.

 

[twich54]

He has a receiver and speakers, he is just looking for the turntable.

still doesn't tell me much ................does his receiver have a phono pre ? so based on what you said he already has a cartridge ?

 

[tsmooth]

Since the problem/questions he was asking wasn’t making sense, I went over there to check it out. He had a turntable setup but it was “quiet”, plugged directly into his receiver. So I think a pre amp might solve the problem

 

[twich54]

personally , with a budget of less than $250 and considering what he needs, I wouldn't bother. IMO, analog 'on the cheap' is a waste of effort not to mention $$

 

[Bernard]

personally , with a budget of less than $250 and considering what he needs, I wouldn't bother. IMO, analog 'on the cheap' is a waste of effort not to mention $$

I concur with that, Dave.

 

[Daniele]

if all he needs is a phono pre-amp, as I seem to understand by post #7 by tsmooth, I think 250$ may be enough for a decent one.
i.e. a preowned Lehmann Black Cube SE; many people are happy with Creek and Rega Phono MM, but I never had one of them (whilst I had the Lehmann).

 

[Gordon Gray]

Check out Audio Advisor. Have phono pre's in that price range and offer a 30 day money back.

 

[twich54]

he needs more than a phone preamp, TT, cartridge, IC's........

 

[Gordon Gray]

Hi Dave,

If he needs all that for $250, ??????????

Gordon

 

[roberto]

Hola. Here is one, costing only $50.00 and made in USA. Read the specs to see if it fits to you.
https://www.amazon.com/ART-DJPREII-...8&qid=1522521838&sr=8-5&keywords=phono+preamp

Happy listening.

 

[RCHeliGuy]

he needs more than a phone preamp, TT, cartridge, IC's........

He needs a buggy whip to go with it

 

[twich54]

Hi Dave,

If he needs all that for $250, ??????????

Gordon

I know Gordon, thus my reply back in post #8