Turntables

[olds]

Thinking about getting another turntable. My last one died in storage from moisture.
What things should I look for?
My receiver (Denon 3313ci) does have a phono out.
The spot I'd probably put it in my entertainment center is not very high. So a lid that hinges at the back probably wouldn't work. Unless I took the lid off.

 

[NutBucket]

Well, for starters 99% of the lids hinge at the back. Your only options would be no lid or a vintage front-loader.

Honestly, I like going used but it really depends on whether you're willing to scour thrift shops and "real" swapmeets. Ebay is OK but I think a turntable is too delicate to survive amateur packing techniques.

 

[WiseUp216]

I bought this to fit in a tight spot. Nothing fancy but it has worked great for us.

http://www.amazon.com/Technica-AT-LP...dp/B002GYTPAE/

Very affordable and slim at 3.84" tall. The lid is easily removable.

 

[Hinda65]

I got one of these at my local record store for about $50 and it works/sounds great.
http://artproaudio.com/artcessories/turntable_preamps/product/djpre_ii/

I just got a new harman/kardon receiver 6 months ago....I must have looked at 20 different models and couldn't find 1 with a phono out....of course I was looking sub $300..

 

[NutBucket]

http://www.vinylengine.com/library/sony/ps-fl77.shtml

In reference to my earlier suggestion. I know Pioneer and Sansui made similar style units as well.

 

[bigi]

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I am about to order Pro-Ject

I'll hook it up to This Yamaha and output to KEH Q300

Anyone cares to comment?

 

[olds]

http://www.vinylengine.com/library/sony/ps-fl77.shtml

In reference to my earlier suggestion. I know Pioneer and Sansui made similar style units as well.

I had a Sansui front loader. It's the one that died.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkMEZhkWsdM&t=0m53s

 

[NutBucket]

I bought one of those at a swapmeet years ago. Unfortunately at the time I didn't have the expertise to fix it.

 

[MongGrel]

I still have an old Kenwood, lost the power cord for it.

Might have to look for one, still have many old albums laying around.

 

[Dude111]

Good luck with your new player Oldsmoboat - YOU WILL LOVE IT!!