Turntables

So my mum knows i've been interested in a turntable for some time now, and she saw this one in a Target ad for $90.

Neither she nor I know nothing of them, as far as brand/specs to go for. Yay? Nay? What kind do you guys have?

go used, go vintage. you can do a lot better for 200 bones. in fact you could probably get a tec 12 for 200 bucks if you really tried. maybe even a rega.

I just have some Gemini decks but I guess you want a USB ready one? If it is $90 then that is very cheap, might be worth a punt. If its $200 like in your link then you can probably get a good brand one for that price.

Dont bother getting a USB one. Ive got one, the sound is shite. They usually have analogue outputs, which might be ok. But dont play through USB, the compression is awful(and not in a Clark sort of way).

nothing is more beautiful than a technics. and dont get a belt drive.

yeah just get a 1210. you can get em for like 150-200 second hand. pounds that is. theyre indestructible and feel as powerful as god.

you also want one with interchangeable styluses/needles. using dj needles help from not sctraching/damaging your records.. it doesn't matter if you get belt drive really, if you're just listening. go for brands from music shops: technics, gemini, stanton and the like.

Technics 1200 or 1210 (exactly the same, only difference being the colour).

be prepared though - you will need a decent cart and stylus, which don't come cheap. and you'll need a stereo amp that has a dedicated phono input.

also of course, you'll need records. and them shits be like crack, yo.

Theres almost no need for technics 1200s unless youre planning to do spinning or scratching. If you just want a nice used turntable to listen to records at home get a Dual of some sort.

I sold my 1200s and bought this and upgraded the needle with $100 to spare. Havent missed the Technics at all.

http://www.amazon.com/Technica-AT-LP60-Automatic-Driven-Turntable/dp/B002GYTPAE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1290188639&sr=8-1

Probably shoulda been a bit more specific-- I'm not looking to scratch or anything, just listen, so USB was really not even in what I was looking for. As I said,my mum saw it in the target ad she got in the mail for like $90 bucks.

I'm liking 24Ourange's suggestion a lot as well, due to the price... and it looks sexy.

Now as far as speakers go, will this need some kind of adapter/ weird cable I'm unaware of to plug into a typical set of stereo speakers? Or will I need to buy some new speakers as well? I'm not looking or awesome audiophile FLAC uber-sound reproduction here, just casual listening.

  On 11/19/2010 at 7:03 PM, Sprigg said:

Probably shoulda been a bit more specific-- I'm not looking to scratch or anything, just listen, so USB was really not even in what I was looking for. As I said,my mum saw it in the target ad she got in the mail for like $90 bucks.

 

I'm liking 24Ourange's suggestion a lot as well, due to the price... and it looks sexy.

 

Now as far as speakers go, will this need some kind of adapter/ weird cable I'm unaware of to plug into a typical set of stereo speakers? Or will I need to buy some new speakers as well? I'm not looking or awesome audiophile FLAC uber-sound reproduction here, just casual listening.

you'll need a phono pre-amp, or you'll need a stereo amp that already has a phono input on it. you need the equalise the RIAA curve. if you just plug the turntable into "a typical set of stereo speakers", it'll sound like shit

  On 11/19/2010 at 7:15 PM, oscillik said:

  On 11/19/2010 at 7:03 PM, Sprigg said:

Probably shoulda been a bit more specific-- I'm not looking to scratch or anything, just listen, so USB was really not even in what I was looking for. As I said,my mum saw it in the target ad she got in the mail for like $90 bucks.

 

I'm liking 24Ourange's suggestion a lot as well, due to the price... and it looks sexy.

 

Now as far as speakers go, will this need some kind of adapter/ weird cable I'm unaware of to plug into a typical set of stereo speakers? Or will I need to buy some new speakers as well? I'm not looking or awesome audiophile FLAC uber-sound reproduction here, just casual listening.

you'll need a phono pre-amp, or you'll need a stereo amp that already has a phono input on it. you need the equalise the RIAA curve. if you just plug the turntable into "a typical set of stereo speakers", it'll sound like shit

^ yes

don't rush out an buy a great phono preamp though. what I"D do is find an old working amp at a second hand store. all old amps have phono inputs.

  On 11/19/2010 at 5:54 PM, oscillik said:

also of course, you'll need records. and them shits be like crack, yo.

true words mah man, true words...

  On 11/19/2010 at 7:03 PM, Sprigg said:

Now as far as speakers go, will this need some kind of adapter/ weird cable I'm unaware of to plug into a typical set of stereo speakers? Or will I need to buy some new speakers as well? I'm not looking or awesome audiophile FLAC uber-sound reproduction here, just casual listening.

here's the typical setup (pictures not specific, just to show connections)

[Record]

on

[Turntable]

[RCA Out]

into the back of a

[stereo Receiver]

which has output via

[speaker Wire]

connecting to

[back of Speakers]

Cheers and thanks for the advice!

Technics have closed their record deck operation so yeah get on it quick before prices go through the roof lol!!

false rumour.

messiaen speaks the truth.

  On 11/19/2010 at 8:42 PM, messiaen said:

false rumour.

I hope so but this seems pretty real to me.

http://www.factmag.com/2010/11/18/panasonic-confirms-the-end-of-technics-turntables/

  On 11/19/2010 at 8:49 PM, Promo said:

  On 11/19/2010 at 8:42 PM, messiaen said:

false rumour.

I hope so but this seems pretty real to me.

 

http://www.factmag.com/2010/11/18/panasonic-confirms-the-end-of-technics-turntables/

you do realise that this rumour goes round every year, around this time.

there has been no official word from Technics or Panasonic about this, only reportings through various fucking blogs.

i would advise salt for that shitty tasting rumour soup you have there

  On 11/19/2010 at 8:51 PM, oscillik said:

  On 11/19/2010 at 8:49 PM, Promo said:

  On 11/19/2010 at 8:42 PM, messiaen said:

false rumour.

I hope so but this seems pretty real to me.

 

http://www.factmag.com/2010/11/18/panasonic-confirms-the-end-of-technics-turntables/

you do realise that this rumour goes round every year, around this time.

 

there has been no official word from Technics or Panasonic about this, only reportings through various fucking blogs.

 

i would advise salt for that shitty tasting rumour soup you have there

Alright chill the fuck out you prick. Damn you got a lot of fuckin anger lol.

  On 11/19/2010 at 9:02 PM, Promo said:

  On 11/19/2010 at 8:51 PM, oscillik said:

  On 11/19/2010 at 8:49 PM, Promo said:

  On 11/19/2010 at 8:42 PM, messiaen said:

false rumour.

I hope so but this seems pretty real to me.

 

http://www.factmag.com/2010/11/18/panasonic-confirms-the-end-of-technics-turntables/

you do realise that this rumour goes round every year, around this time.

 

there has been no official word from Technics or Panasonic about this, only reportings through various fucking blogs.

 

i would advise salt for that shitty tasting rumour soup you have there

Alright chill the fuck out you prick. Damn you got a lot of fuckin anger lol.

i get angrier when people continue to perpetuate bullshit rumours posted by self-important blogs and music sites, without any shred of proof, yet it's still regarded by the clueless as 'fact'?

yes. i do.

they just discountinued everything except mk5's i think?

and theres more second hand technics than fish in the sea, they never die

  On 11/19/2010 at 9:16 PM, messiaen said:

they just discountinued everything except mk5's i think?

 

and theres more second hand technics than fish in the sea, they never die

the 1210 i got was second hand, possibly even third or maybe fourth hand. i think when i had a look at the serial number it was manufactured around the mid 90's.

it's rock solid

  On 11/19/2010 at 9:08 PM, oscillik said:

  On 11/19/2010 at 9:02 PM, Promo said:

  On 11/19/2010 at 8:51 PM, oscillik said:

  On 11/19/2010 at 8:49 PM, Promo said:

  On 11/19/2010 at 8:42 PM, messiaen said:

false rumour.

I hope so but this seems pretty real to me.

 

http://www.factmag.com/2010/11/18/panasonic-confirms-the-end-of-technics-turntables/

you do realise that this rumour goes round every year, around this time.

 

there has been no official word from Technics or Panasonic about this, only reportings through various fucking blogs.

 

i would advise salt for that shitty tasting rumour soup you have there

Alright chill the fuck out you prick. Damn you got a lot of fuckin anger lol.

i get angrier when people continue to perpetuate bullshit rumours posted by self-important blogs and music sites, without any shred of proof, yet it's still regarded by the clueless as 'fact'?

 

yes. i do.

YEAH YOU FUCKING CUNT!