The analog thread.

[MexicanDragon]

10 minutes ago, naamanf said:

Any suggestions on an inexpensive record player for my daughter? She needs something to play her growing collection of Taylor Swift vinyl on.

 

https://vpiindustries.com/products/scout-21-turntable

[naamanf]

4 minutes ago, MexicanDragon said:

https://vpiindustries.com/products/scout-21-turntable

Knock off a zero from the price then divide it in half. About her budget.

 

 

[MexicanDragon]

Just now, naamanf said:

Knock off a zero from the price then divide it in half. About her budget.

 

 

Her budget, or your budget for her? If it's the latter, SMH.

[naamanf]

1 minute ago, MexicanDragon said:

Her budget, or your budget for her? If it's the latter, SMH.

Her budget. That things is as much as a Taylor Swift ticket, I’ve already bought her a couple. 
 

🤦‍♂️

[blessingx]

Saw an IG clip today in sorrow for all the fan fathers out there. Not only did they have to buy expensive tickets for their daughters, but for the rest of their lives, when asked, they have to say their favorite concert was Taylor Swift. 

[naamanf]

5 minutes ago, blessingx said:

Saw an IG clip today in sorrow for all the fan fathers out there. Not only did they have to buy expensive tickets for their daughters, but for the rest of their lives, when asked, they have to say their favorite concert was Taylor Swift. 

It’s still Tool. At least I’m safe there. 

[MexicanDragon]

The Pro-Ject Debut III at 249$ should be better than the Sgt. Pepper's Essential III, theoretically.

All of these below have built-in preamps, and most of them (if not all) can be switched off if she wants to start fucking around with a money pit of audiophiledom.

The Sony does have BT and USB, so while we may cringe at that, it could be a big selling point.

She like the Beatles? 50% off the Sgt. Pepper's Pro-Ject (249$)
https://www.musicdirect.com/equipment/turntables/pro-ject-essential-iii-beatles-sgt-peppers-special-edition-turntable/

Black Pro-Ject Debut III (249$) (normally 500$; see a pattern?)
https://www.turntablelab.com/collections/sales-specials/products/pro-ject-debut-iii-phono-sb-turntable-piano-black

Need BT? Sony for 250$
https://www.turntablelab.com/collections/best-turntables-by-price-ttl-levels/products/sony-ps-lx310bt-bluetooth-stereo-turntable-black

If you wanna chip in some, I've been happy with this Denon with 2M Red, but unfortunately it's 150$ more than when I bought it
https://www.turntablelab.com/collections/turntables/products/denon-dp-300f-turntable-ortofon-2m-red-upgrade

This one is the cheapest most people should go, and it used to be about 100$, but they added an X to the model name and it's 149$ now. Bright side, if you wanted it tomorrow, you could go to Target or Guitar Center and get it, though price match to anywhere if at Target, as it's 169$. Colors: Black, Gunmetal, or for some reason, Brown.
https://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro-audio/audio-technica-at-lp60x-fully-automatic-belt-drive-stereo-turntable/l47542000001000

[swt61]

U-turn Audio Orbit Basic is also $249

There are a variety of colors to choose from. 

https://uturnaudio.com/products/orbit-basic-turntable

[MexicanDragon]

3 hours ago, swt61 said:

U-turn Audio Orbit Basic is also $249

There are a variety of colors to choose from. 

https://uturnaudio.com/products/orbit-basic-turntable

329$ with built-in phono pre, which is why I discounted it. I know some people like it, but IIRC, @morphsci had one and had crazy wow and flutter measurements a few years back.

Ms. Swift deserves better, no?

[Torpedo]

I think I'd get one of these Audio Technica offers. Nothing to adjust, good speed control, and what is more important to me, a more than decent cartridge.

[Dusty Chalk]

11 hours ago, naamanf said:

Any suggestions on an inexpensive record player for my daughter? She needs something to play her growing collection of Taylor Swift vinyl on.

 

I have a Pro-Ject, but it seems even that would be outside of her budget.

https://www.turntablelab.com/collections/turntables-under-350-alpha

Perhaps the Numark USB one?  I don't think it would need a preamp.

[swt61]

4 hours ago, MexicanDragon said:

329$ with built-in phono pre, which is why I discounted it. I know some people like it, but IIRC, @morphsci had one and had crazy wow and flutter measurements a few years back.

Ms. Swift deserves better, no?

I bought one for Al's Niece and was pretty impressed with it, especially for the price. I did opt for the preamp. But had no obvious wow and flutter issues. May have been a bad unit? The one I bought Dorothy was Lavender, so thought that might be nice for a young lady.

[morphsci]

4 hours ago, MexicanDragon said:

329$ with built-in phono pre, which is why I discounted it. I know some people like it, but IIRC, @morphsci had one and had crazy wow and flutter measurements a few years back.

Ms. Swift deserves better, no?

Wasn’t me. I have a Rega.

[swt61]

I suspected you had your wow and flutter in check.

[naamanf]

Went with the cheap AT table. She asked me if she could only put one speaker in her room and figured anything more was overkill 🤦‍♂️

[swt61]

Wire it to both right and left channels. Don't leave out any musics.

That absolutely hurts my audiophile brain!

I think the AT table will be a fine choice though.

Edited August 27, 2023 by swt61

[Torpedo]

Those AT are the modern equivalent of the trusted Technics 1200.

[MexicanDragon]

4 hours ago, morphsci said:

Wasn’t me. I have a Rega.

Was thinking for temporary/secondary system, just after a move or something, but looks like it was @mikeymad who had one for a second system.

But, seems like it was I who posted something about the wow and flutter being less than ideal:

Guess I could only remember about half of the conversation from 8.5 years ago off the top of my head. Alas.

But if you want to do just one speaker, and have it be decent, you could try going with a Klipsch The One II. Amazon has one for 159.99$ (normally 300$), has switchable phono pre or stereo line in. It also does BT so she could hook her phone up to it and have music that way.

https://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-Heritage-Wireless-Tabletop-Stereo/dp/B08XLPJ8GZ?th=1

But, congrat to her for being into it at all! Hope she loves it.

[recstar24]

Whoa can’t believe that thread above how not only old it is but how much a vinyl newb I was 

[swt61]

Me too. I didn't get my own vinyl system until 1971. 😝

[MexicanDragon]

6 hours ago, swt61 said:

Me too. I didn't get my own vinyl system until 1971. 😝

Man, not until you were in your 30s? Damn. Glad you got something finally, though.

[swt61]

What was that? Sorry, I didn't hear you.

[skullguise]

I think my first vinyl "rig" was around 1971 or so as well....  Definitely had it by 1973, as I remember my first vinyl (J Geils Live Full House) playing on it.

It was either a Craig or Fisher, complete with 8track, receiver, and turntable.  Something like the below.

 

 

Edited August 28, 2023 by skullguise

[swt61]

Your first record was much less embarrassing than mine. I got the RCA record player/speakers combo (mod 70's blue plastic/with stand), for Christmas. I was 10, and the two records I got with it were Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii and The Chipmunks.

[Emooze]

I think the first album I bought was Dear Science and the first and only turntable I bought was JP's old Sony PS-X7

Edited August 28, 2023 by Emooze
I'm not very smart.