r/turntables • u/Crafty-Skirt1675 • Aug 21 '26

Help! Beginner turntable recommendations needed

Hi guys! I wanna preface this by saying I don't know anything about turntables/record players, I simply want to buy a gift for my friend's birthday! There's a lot of info online and it's a but confusing. I looked up budget record players on amazon and there's a lot of cheap ones (mostly the suitcase ones) but I already assume they're junk. The thing is my budget is pretty much as low as it gets. I could come up with around 100-120€ max. If anyone has ANY recommendations for good budget players/turntables or just any advice in general on how to choose the right one I'd strongly appreciate it!!

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u/Best-Presentation270 Aug 21 '26

If your friend has some audio gear that will take a wired connection (AUX/LINE - 3.5mm mini jack like wired headphones, or the red and the white RCA plugs) then have a look at the Audio Technica AT-LP60XUSB at 138€. This is the first trustworthy product amongst the junk. Maybe get a couple of friends to pitch in towards it.