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New to Record Collecting? Here Are Our Top Recommended Turntables That You Won't Need to Upgrade Any Time Soon.
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items You're new to record collecting. And you just bought your first few records. And you start spinning them on your new record player but to your dismay, it skips or repeats. You call the record store to return the record and the first thing they'll ask...
If you have a suitcase player, or a player with a built-in speaker, typically for under $100, they'll probably say, “Oh, there's your problem. Play your record on a higher-quality turntable and see if that fixes it.” These are those higher-quality tu...
This is a list of the starter turntables that will earn you a nod from other collectors, and can last you a very very long time.
If you have a suitcase player, or a player with a built-in speaker, typically for under $100, they'll probably say, “Oh, there's your problem. Play your record on a higher-quality turntable and see if that fixes it.” These are those higher-quality tu...
This is a list of the starter turntables that will earn you a nod from other collectors, and can last you a very very long time.
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Best Starter Record Players
Finally Looking to Upgrade? Try One of These
Best Starter Record Players
You're new to record collecting. And you just bought your first few records. And you start spinning them on your new record player but to your dismay, it skips or repeats. You call the record store to return the record and the first thing they'll ask...
If you have a suitcase player, or a player with a built-in speaker, typically for under $100, they'll probably say, “Oh, there's your problem. Play your record on a higher-quality turntable and see if that fixes it.”
These are those higher-quality turntables that won't break your bank. And if you are a little short, I recommend saving up a little more until you can at least start with one of these.
This is a list of the starter turntables that will earn you a nod from other collectors, and can last you a very very long time.
Most Affordable
Reasons you want it: - Plug and Play: Very little setup and has everything you need outside of the speakers themselves. - Set and Forget: Has Auto Start, Auto Stop and Auto return, so your stylus isn't working overtime. - Great Entry Price, the highe...
Reasons you want it: - Plug and Play: Very little setup and has everything you need outside of the speakers themselves. - Set and Forget: Has Auto Start, Auto Stop and Auto return, so your stylus isn't working overtime. - Great Entry Price, the highe...
Audio-Technica AT-LP60X (no-bluetooth version)
Most Affordable + Bluetooth
Reasons you want it: - Plug and Play: Very little setup and has everything you need outside of the speakers themselves. - Set and Forget: Has Auto Start, Auto Stop and Auto return, so your stylus isn't working overtime. - Great Entry Price, the highe...
Reasons you want it: - Plug and Play: Very little setup and has everything you need outside of the speakers themselves. - Set and Forget: Has Auto Start, Auto Stop and Auto return, so your stylus isn't working overtime. - Great Entry Price, the highe...
Audio-Technica AT-LP60XBT (bluetooth version)
Next Most Affordable, because it's got a few upgrades. but not Bluetooth.
This is basically the upgraded model of the AT-LP60X, which improves the tonearm, stylus, and has the ability to upgrade styluses as well. Great turntable if you have your own wired speakers, not the one you want if you use Bluetooth speakers. It als...
This is basically the upgraded model of the AT-LP60X, which improves the tonearm, stylus, and has the ability to upgrade styluses as well. Great turntable if you have your own wired speakers, not the one you want if you use Bluetooth speakers. It als...
Audio-Technica AT-LP70X (no-bluetooth version)
Next Most Affordable, because it's got a few upgrades + Bluetooth
This is basically the upgraded model of the AT-LP60X, which improves the tonearm, stylus, and has the ability to upgrade styluses as well. It also just looks a little more modern and comes in black/bronze, black/grey or white/silver combos. Reasons y...
This is basically the upgraded model of the AT-LP60X, which improves the tonearm, stylus, and has the ability to upgrade styluses as well. It also just looks a little more modern and comes in black/bronze, black/grey or white/silver combos. Reasons y...
Audio-Technica AT-LP70XBT (bluetooth version)
Plug & Play Entry Level Record Player with Built-in switchable Phono Stage and 33/45 Electronic Speed Switch (Black)
Why You'll Love It:
- Adjustable Counterweights
- Sleek Minimalist Design
Why You Might Not:
- It's manual, so no auto start ...
Pro-Ject E1 Phono
Not necessarily cheap but it's one of the best starters you can get because of its all-in-one plug-and-play design.
Why You'll Love It:
- Switchable Phono Stage and
- BT5.0 Bluetooth Wireless Transmission
- Comes in some beautiful colors
- Minima...
Pro-Ject E1 (with Bluetooth)
Finally Looking to Upgrade? Try One of These
Why you'll love it:
- Auto Start and Auto Stop
- Adjustable anti-skate
- Adjustable counter weight
- Built-in pre-amp
- 33/45/78 speeds
- Pitch control slider & strobe
Why you may not:
- Fully manual, so no convenient auto start, auto stop an...
Audio-Technica AT-LP120XBT-USB-BK (with Bluetooth)
Reasons you'll live love it:
- Optional built-in pre-amp
- Clean, minimalist, modern design
- Available in many colors
- Clear acrylic platter
- Adjustable counter weights
Reasons you may not:
- No auto stop, you'll need to be there to stop the...
U-Turn Audio Orbit Plus Gen 2 w/ Preamp
Why you'll love it:
- Ortofon 2M Blue Cartridge
- Auto stop
- Acrylic Platter
- Speed Control
- Adjustable counter weight
Why you may not:
- Requires a separate preamp
Fluance RT85
Why you'll love it:
- Auto Start and Auto Stop
- Adjustable anti-skate
- Adjustable counter weight
- Built-in pre-amp
- 33/45/78 speeds
- Pitch control slider & strobe
Why you may not:
- Fully manual, so no convenient auto start, auto stop an...
Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB-BK Turntable
One of the few high-end fully automatic turntables if you are a set-and-forget type of listener.
Why you'll like it:
- Fully Automatic
- Sleek Minimalist design
- Adjustable Counterweight
- Built in Phono
Why you might not:
- Price Tag
- No Blue...
Pro-Ject Automat A1 Fully Automatic