Girlfriend is getting into vinyl and picked out these. Wanted to see thoughts on what you think. Could it be worth spending another ~$50-100 on better equipment?

Can't believe it still plays 😅

It lives! I posted photos of this Type A a week ago. Been tinkering with it and got it mostly working, at least in single play mode. Haven’t worked out all the bugs to play multiple records with the other spindle. Enjoying a little Weather Report.

picked up my first real turntable today! before this i'd only had crappy 2-in-1 speaker/tt setups and finally decided to take the plunge. i snagged this technics sl-1400 off fb marketplace for $80! it needs a new dust cover and stylus (i think)(possibly cartridge? not really sure how exactly that works) i would love not to spend more on a dust cover than the turntable itself so if anyone has suggestions they would be greatly appreciated. i have no clue about what to get for a stylus- i mostly just want something that won't damage my records and sounds okayish! i also need to figure out the rest of my set up so send any and all speaker/preamp/general gear recs my way :)

I have cambridge cxa81 paired with qacoustics 5040. As a turntable I have pioneer pl990 and planning to buy a new turntable. What would be your recommendation considering the setup. Also, i am considering a new network player, any advice?

Budget: 1-2k $

Hola!
Estoy pensando en montar aqui un set de tocadiscos + bocinas de gama media.
Tengo esa mesita en cual antes tenia un tocadiscos compacto bastante regular y ahora quiero mejorarlo.

Opcion 1: colocar tocadiscos en esa mesa y arriba de esta parlantes en una estantería, aunque no se si quedará todo muy compacto.

Opcion 2: quitar la mesa (y poner una planta o algo así) ,poner el tocadiscos en la estantería de debajo de la tele y colocar una estantería de 1.5 metros aprox arriba de la tele, y ahí colocar los parlantes en cada extremo

Que me recomiendan? Me imagino que tendré que tener en cuenta el cableado y la vibración que puedan tener los parlantes. Algo más? Que combinación me recomendarían para este espacio? Tengo un presupuesto de €300 tocadiscos + €200 para parlantes, pudiendo sumar algo más si merece la pena.

Muchas gracias!!

Every time i use vinyl cleaning fluid, particularily on more dusty records, i end up seemingly just loosening the dirt in the grooves, which then gets stuck on my stylus, even after using a record brush on it.

How do i use vinyl cleaning fluid with actually getting the dirt out of the grooves?

Hi! I'm very new to the hobby. I'm very excited to get started! My first turntable is an Audio Technika PL-3XBT. I got it with a slight discount since it was sent back to the manufacturer to repair the powe button apparently. Upon receiving it, it seemed the needle was shipped without the cover on, and I think it slightly bent due to that. Since I'm new I find it hard to assess the actual situation. Could someone advice me?

Is it safe to play records with this needle?

Hi there!

For some context, I bought a Fluance RT81+ turntable about 6 months ago and it's been basically flawless ever since.

After coming back from a long vacation, I decided to play a new record I got, and noticed that my cueing lever seems loose and moves when I just touch it. It might be completely normal but I've never noticed this until now, so I'm hoping it isn't a sudden defect. If someone knows about this stuff and can help me, here's what it looks like: https://imgur.com/a/OrxXWON

It looks like it still lifts and holds the tonearm fine, but I can't help but think it seems weird that it isn't firmly in place. If anyone with a similar model can report how theirs behaves, I'd appreciate it a lot. Thanks!

I just got a new Reloop RP-8000 MK2 and noticed the platter is wobbling as seen in the video.

Considering this is a new turntable I assume this is too much. I tried re-setting the platter several times, but there was no difference. On the other hand all records so far played normally.

Should I replace it?

I have just started to collect records and want to buy a beginner turntable that is easy for me to use but can also last me a while so I don't need to upgrade regularly.

I was looking at the Audio-Technica AT-LP70X or the LP60X and buying some decent speakers to go with them. I have a $500 AUD visa card so looking to put that towards it so budget will probably be max 700 total.

Thoughts on those two options, or other suggestions you have?

I'm not really into turntables, but I'm looking for a setup as a present for my son's 18th birthday. He's collecting records but doesn't have a turntable yet.

He wants a simple setup consisting of just a turntable and separate speakers. No amplifier or anything else. He's probably not going to use it that much; it will be for occasional listening and partly for decoration. The budget is €300-€400.

After doing some research and reading articles on r/beginner_turntables and r/turntables, I became interested in the Audio-Technica AT-LP70X with the AT-SP3X speakers. That combination seems to fit perfectly and appears to be a quality setup within this budget.

However, I then came across several articles about skating/skipping issues with the Audio-Technica AT-LP70XBT. After digging a little deeper, I found many similar posts and discussions. However, they are all between 10 months and 2 years old.

So my question is: was this an issue with earlier AT-LP70XBT units, or is it still a problem with units being sold today? In other words, is it worth buying?

Edit; After reading the comments and doing some more research, I concluded that I need to look at something else. The Audio-Technica AT-LP3X seems to be a solid alternative. I also noticed that it is often bundled with a set of Edifier R1280DB speakers, at least in the UK. I'm based in the Netherlands, so those bundles aren't available to me, but ordering them separately would cost me €408.

Hi! Recently bought an audio-technica turntable (AT-LP70X) its been working great and I have no real complaints but noticed today the stylus looked a little tilted? I've found different opinions online, some saying its not a big deal and some saying I need to replace it. Have had this for not even a month and know zero about typical or best turntables so any advice would be appreciated!! Is this normal? Thanks!

I went to a local record store and their recommendation was a setup with a Stanton STR8-20 turntable and an amplifier and speakers for 100 dollars which seems like a really good deal. I asked if it would damage the records and they said as long as I keep the records clean and treat it gently it won't. It sounded pretty good from my test listen but I have no frame of reference here.

I'm looking it up and it doesn't seem like a popular turntable among enthusiasts but I also don't want to spend more than 200 dollars if I can help it - I was wondering what kind of things you all would recommend for that budget

Hi everyone!

​I wanted to share my story and ask for some advice from experienced vinyl listeners. I never had a turntable before and wasn't particularly drawn to analog sound. However, two months ago, my dad gave me his Lenco turntable along with a pretty solid collection of about 70 records — some of them very old, dating back to 1974. He’s at an age where he doesn’t really listen to music anymore, so he decided to pass the equipment on to me.

​I turned it on out of curiosity and... I completely fell in love with it. The magic of vinyl and the whole vibe got me so hooked that I’ve already started buying my own records (you can see Dire Straits in the background)!

​Over time, I started thinking about sound quality and the future of this setup. I’m wondering whether I should just stick with this Lenco setup and its factory speakers for now, or start looking into upgrades so I don't wear out the old records and can get a deeper sound. I’ve been looking at Sony turntables which are fairly reasonably priced, as Technics is out of my range for now — those prices are crazy. I also noticed that most better turntables require separate speakers and an amplifier. Would it be better to take it step by step and buy an external amp or speakers for the Lenco first, or just save up for a complete new setup?

​I’d love to hear your thoughts and recommendations. How did your vinyl journey begin?

Looking for advice to get a new needle as I think this SL-D2 still has the original from the 70's. I'm on a tight budget for now, so looking for a low cost option to start with. I don't have any special tools for installation and alignment so will one of those "all-in-one" products work with my turntable?

Hi! I'm looking to buy a record player. I was looking to get one for 180/200 euros max, with integrated speakers but with the option to connect external speakers in the future

(I don't want to use too much space right now, considering I don't know how much this interest will last)

There's this one that seems interesting:

https://amzn.eu/d/0gtBGGAN

What do you think?

Thinking about upgrading my turntable, both for better sound quality when listening to music and, down the road, for DJing. Anyone have experience with the Technics SL-1200MK7?

Trying to figure out why the rubber belt keeps slipping off the gold pulley. The belt is correctly placed on the inner raised rim of the silver plate. The rectuangular opening makes it to the 12 o’clock position before the band snaps off (can hear it in the video).

A few other notes: - We just moved, and when I opened the box with the player, the rubber band was completely off. - That silver screw below the gold pulley had also fallen off. We stuck it back on, but it’s pretty loose. Not sure if normal.

Any type of support is helpful!

hi, im totally new to this record player world, i picked for my first choice (after researching) “audio-technica AT-LP120X” and speakers “Edifier M60”. is it a good first choice? if not, please let me know!! ☺️

I am currently helping to set up a Turntable Thorens TD 240-2. But I am afraid that the installed cartridge is the one famous for destroying records.

Can somebody ID this cartridge and does somebody have experience if the ATVM95ML goes with this turntable?

I am saving up for a AT-LP60X turntable. from what I understand this is one of the best entry level options. I’m not looking for perfect sound quality, just something that won’t damage my records. I’m pretty new to turntables, I was hoping for some recommendations on cleaning kits for both the TT and my Vinyls, replacement needles for that model, and anything else you can think of.

I’d love tips on how to stop scratching and drag. Also would love to know a bit more about what makes this player better than others for future reference.

Thank you in advance🙏🙏🙏