Best Turntables for Listening
Best Turntables for Listening Posted on: 19.12.2012 by Sabra Brauchler Hey All,Tried to search this, but I'm looking for advice/recommendations for a solid turntable that I'll use strictly for listening to vinyl. I udes to have Technics which I eventually sold (kill me), and being in the vinyl section at any music store makes me want to get back into purchasing/collecting vinyl. Does anyone have any good recommendations on what I should look, or have a trusted resource that I could do some research? Thanks in advance! | |
| Rolande Posso 20.12.2012 | http://www.hificorner.co.uk/linn-lp1...turntable.html Linn Majik LP12 Prices from |
| Rolande Posso 20.12.2012 | http://www.hificorner.co.uk/linn-lp1...turntable.html Linn Majik LP12 Prices from |
| Rolande Posso 20.12.2012 | http://www.hificorner.co.uk/linn-lp1...turntable.html Linn Majik LP12 Prices from |
| Rolande Posso 20.12.2012 | http://www.hificorner.co.uk/linn-lp1...turntable.html Linn Majik LP12 Prices from |
| Rolande Posso 20.12.2012 | http://www.hificorner.co.uk/linn-lp1...turntable.html Linn Majik LP12 Prices from |
| Rolande Posso 20.12.2012 | http://www.hificorner.co.uk/linn-lp1...turntable.html Linn Majik LP12 Prices from |
| Rolande Posso 20.12.2012 | http://www.hificorner.co.uk/linn-lp1...turntable.html Linn Majik LP12 Prices from |
| Rolande Posso 20.12.2012 | http://www.hificorner.co.uk/linn-lp1...turntable.html Linn Majik LP12 Prices from |
| Rolande Posso 20.12.2012 | http://www.hificorner.co.uk/linn-lp1...turntable.html Linn Majik LP12 Prices from |
| Tamela Batara 19.12.2012 |
Originally Posted by fullenglishpint
This has got to be among the best : http://www.coherent-systems.co.uk/Oracle_Delphi.asp Of course, |
| Qiana Castellucci 19.12.2012 | I would say any of the range from pro-Ject, rega or as an alternative to either, the Edwards Audio TT1. Depends on your budget, the Pro-Ject turntables go from |
| Tomi Zigmund 21.12.2012 |
Originally Posted by Hippie
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| Rolande Posso 20.12.2012 | http://www.hificorner.co.uk/linn-lp1...turntable.html Linn Majik LP12 Prices from |
| Tamela Batara 19.12.2012 |
Originally Posted by fullenglishpint
This has got to be among the best : http://www.coherent-systems.co.uk/Oracle_Delphi.asp Of course, |
| Qiana Castellucci 19.12.2012 | I would say any of the range from pro-Ject, rega or as an alternative to either, the Edwards Audio TT1. Depends on your budget, the Pro-Ject turntables go from |
| Sabra Brauchler 19.12.2012 | Hey All, Tried to search this, but I'm looking for advice/recommendations for a solid turntable that I'll use strictly for listening to vinyl. I udes to have Technics which I eventually sold (kill me), and being in the vinyl section at any music store makes me want to get back into purchasing/collecting vinyl. Does anyone have any good recommendations on what I should look, or have a trusted resource that I could do some research? Thanks in advance! |
| Tomi Zigmund 21.12.2012 |
Originally Posted by Hippie
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| Rolande Posso 20.12.2012 | http://www.hificorner.co.uk/linn-lp1...turntable.html Linn Majik LP12 Prices from |
| Glennis Bischoff 20.12.2012 | i just got an audio technica ATLP120 with USB, so far its been great. line and phono out as well as USB. great direct drive. only like 200 bucks or so. |
| Janella Gripe 19.12.2012 | At home, my father has a clearaudio Champion 2, very happy about it, but that might be out of your budget. Anyway, belt-driven turntables is better for listening, because the belt avoide making vibrations (with a direct drive, you have this problem). Also every tone-arm has his own resonance, you will hear a clear difference between them, test some brands before you buy. I would call a needle the most important part of the turntable. Make sure you choose a needle where not much pressure is needed. You don't have to buy a complete new one. The best you can do is choosing an old but well known and recommended one, you can buy it second-hand. Make sure all your record are clean. You can bring your records to a store where they clean it for you (cost €0,60/ record), your record will sound better and the crackling noises are mostly gone. |
| Tania Somppi 19.12.2012 | A Technics with a different tonearm and an audiophile cartridge Some tracks just don't sound right at 33 or 45 and need pitching up or down a little. Hifi audiophile TTs can't do that, generally. You can spend ridiculous amounts of money on a single TT for little gains over something like a LINN Majik LP12, which is probably the most I'd ever consider spending on a TT even if I had money to burn. And don't forget, you need a similar quality amp and speakers to get the most out of the TT. |
| Tomi Zigmund 19.12.2012 | I have a Music Hall MMF-5 and a Jolida JD-9 phono pre-amp. For listening, it sounds really amazing. You can buy the pair for around what was the price of a new Technics 1200. I would consider it a budget audiophile system for vinyl. You might look at needledoctor.com as a jump-off point for research. Have fun! |
| Tamela Batara 19.12.2012 |
Originally Posted by fullenglishpint
This has got to be among the best : http://www.coherent-systems.co.uk/Oracle_Delphi.asp Of course, |
| Janyce Henningson 19.12.2012 | +1 Rega Planar |
| Tatum Ansaldo 19.12.2012 | Just to reiterate, belt drive is fine for listening. |
| Birgit Gondal 19.12.2012 | My dad has a great Rega Planar 2, belt driven but sounds beautiful. i'm not really up on hi-fi gear , but there is a LOT to be said for the second hand hi-fi market. |
| Qiana Castellucci 19.12.2012 | I would say any of the range from pro-Ject, rega or as an alternative to either, the Edwards Audio TT1. Depends on your budget, the Pro-Ject turntables go from |
| Jetta Drenzek 19.12.2012 | The sound quality specifically is the needle (and the condition of the vinyl), however turntables can fluctuate in speed when they get to the inner rings causing the tracks to be played faster. It's not usually noticeable, but it can be. Also loud bass/thumps can cause the needle to vibrate and cause audio break up. There is a turntable the avoids both of these issues amazingly well, it's an industry standard, especially with DJs. Three guesses! Edit: Also I've seen 1210's fall 6 foot onto concrete and apart from some aesthetic damage, and not much at that, they shrugged it off like it was nothing. I once dropped my novation launch pad about 4 inches, and it broke. I also plugged an LPD8 in, and it broke. Gear of that durability is very rare! |
| Sabra Brauchler 19.12.2012 | Thanks. Yeah, I figured direct/belt shouldn't be too much of an issue since it will just be a stationary player...if the 1200s are the standard for djing, is there a standard for turntables that are just for the house/apartment too, or is it all in the needle? |
| Albertina Fay 19.12.2012 | I would say any turntable with a direct-drive. (Not belt driven) You probably want to be more concerned with the needle, to give you the better sound quality. |
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