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A Beginner's Stereo Setup | Start Playing Records

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Raised by a Dad who has wall to wall records, CDs, Cassettes and countless record players, speakers, tape decks, amplifiers and receivers….I have a little bit of a clue here.
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Record Players

My first record player was an Audio Technica!

 
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DO NOT BUY Crosley's or Victrola Players. You cannot remove the needle and they are poor quality and can actually damage your records. I know they are cute but trust me. My Dad is an Audiophile and Audio Technica offers the best beginner players that...
Audio-Technica AT-LP60X-BK Auto Belt-Drive Turntable
 
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Minimal setup and Bluetooth connectivity make this a great beginner turntable
Sony PS-LX310BT Wireless Bluetooth Turntable
 
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Known to have better sound quality among the other entry-level turntables.
Pro-Ject E1 Record Player w/ OM5e, 33/45 Speed
 
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BEST ALL-IN-ONE. Has built in speakers so all you need is this to start playing records.
ANGELS HORN Bluetooth Vinyl Record Player

Speakers

Speakers will be the most expensive and the most important aspect of your sound system.

 
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Perhaps not within a beginners budget- We have these and they sound absolutely amazing.
Forte IV Floorstanding Speaker
 
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A good wireless option for those who have bluetooth players and want a minimal (and tangle-free) setup
Sonos Era 300 Black Wireless Alexa Speaker
 
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Great budget floorstanding speakers!
Klipsch Reference R-610F Floorstanding Speaker Pair
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I have speakers this size in my small bedroom and don't worry they still play pretty loud! Perfect for a small-medium room.
Sony SS-CS5M2 3-Way Hi-res Bookshelf Speakers

Stereo Cabinets/Displays

Unfortunately, stereos take up some room…

 
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I have this in my bedroom. I fits my turntable and two small speakers on the top. Holds a lot of records, I have books in one of the cubbies. Highly recommend this one.
RARZOE Large Mid Century Concord Turntable Stand
 
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Quality crafted and so sleek. Many options to customize to your finish of choice!
Bowery Stereo Cabinet
 
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Small enough to fit a basic setup.
Houseables Record Player Cabinet
 
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Not just wall art, but a way to show off a special record!
Record Props Vinyl Record Display
 
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Yes- A dish rack. Best budget option and I definitely used an old dish rack for YEARS to organize my records.
Spectrum Euro Satin Nickel Kitchen Organizer
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Supplies

 
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We have a Spin Clean from the 80s and it works a charm!
Spin Clean: Spin Clean MKII Record Washing System
 
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Records get dusty real quick- a quick brush before you play can make a big difference. Also keeps dust from collecting on the needle.
Boundless Audio Record Cleaner Brush
 
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OUTER Sleeves to help protect your records!
EVEO 100 Crystal Clear Vinyl Record Sleeves 12.75x12.75