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Topic started 11 years ago by colbourne25 in Digital corner. Since then 9 posts have been made by 5 users.

colbourne25

11 years

Hey guys,

I have been considering purchasing a record player and starting a vinyl collection

I don't really have much of an idea what i'm after and was after some suggestions from you guys on what to look for, what to avoid, brands of good turntables/amplifiers etc,

So what works best and what are some of the set ups you guys have?

Any help would be appreciated

P.s not too sure if there was already a topic like this one
dylbagz

11 years

Denon sells a reasonable one for about AU$199.
Running it through a quality amp and excellent speakers (3k+), it is a great machine with nice sound.
Malahide

11 years

Got myself a vintage Thorens TD 145 MKII few months ago, as I've read these are still better then the modern ones. Not sure about this Denon DP 300F. Do some googling, although it' hard because so many different tasts, what one likes, the other doesn't. Else a very good 2nd hand Technics SL 1200/1210. Important is to get a good needle, Audio Technica AT 95 E is good to start with.
Mr_Trek

11 years

Find a nice little second hand shop and see what they have and ask questions. You may need. You may need an adapter/converter to strengthen the weak signal so that you can connect to whatever amplifier you have.
dylbagz

11 years

Well I know that you're in Australia, the Denon one is very reasonable for the price, and it is a current model. I've searched for old tube/valve amps and record players and as soon as they come up anywhere, they are gone. All the second hand stores and record stores in Brisbane have waiting lists for old amps and record players, and they sell for a minimum of $400.

For $200 the Denon one is good enough for me. With a quality amp and good speakers, there's nothing wrong with it.
colbourne25

11 years

Thanks for the advice guys. Much appreciated!

There is so many to chose from with a wide range of options and differences. I just wanna do it right
Malahide

11 years

just take one of your own records and listen to a few in a store.
colbourne25

11 years

So my beautiful girlfriend has got me a brand new turntable for Christmas and now I'm looking at receivers/amplifiers... Now this probably sounds like a silly question but I'm new to this whole thing but if I get a receiver with a built in phono stage does that mean I don't need to get a pre amp? All I know is the output from the turntable has leads for the right and left channel and that funny little "Y" lead... Sorry for being a noob but any help would be appreciated... I really can't wait to start listening to records
hawkmoon_269

11 years

If its a receiver with built in amp then no you should be able to run straight of this, the small y shaped connector you speak of is probably the ground cable which you should connect if your getting a buzz/hum from your speakers when playing records, if no hum apparent leave it disconnected, if the back of the receiver has Phono input aux inputs and speaker connections this is all you will need.

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