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  • Snap
    Super Senior Member
    • Feb 2005
    • 1295

    Record Player Help

    I am looking to get my in-laws a Record Player for Christmas. I do not need any super high speed $29202 record player. I was wondering if you all knew of any around a 100 bucks US?

    Thanks for your help.

    Blessed,
    Snap
    The Bitterness of poor quality last longer than the joy of low prices.
  • Glen B
    Super Senior Member
    • Jul 2004
    • 1106

    #2
    You will need to spend just a little bit more to get a halfway decent turntable. Here's a couple of recommendations at $150.00:

    Audio-Technica PL50: http://www.needledoctor.com/s.nl/sc....it.A/id.852/.f

    Denon DP-29F:


    Denon TTs are very reliable as far as I know and should provide many years of listening pleasure. I own a Denon DP-59L which I've had for 17 years. It looks like new, sounds great and runs flawlessly. :T


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    • aud19
      Twin Moderator Emeritus
      • Aug 2003
      • 16706

      #3
      These are a little more than your budget but this is what was recommended to me a while back

      Pioneer PL 990 Consumer Guide product information MSRP $165 USD .


      Denon DP-29F Amazon product information prevailing price $149.99 USD.
      Jason

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      • Snap
        Super Senior Member
        • Feb 2005
        • 1295

        #4
        Thanks

        Thanks guys....I feel silly....I like to think I know a good deal about sound, and sound systems...but I know NOTHING about Turn tables. ops:
        Guess I showed my age!

        Thanks...I will check all of these out.

        Awesome Guys!

        Blessed,
        Snap
        The Bitterness of poor quality last longer than the joy of low prices.

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        • Kevin P
          Member
          • Aug 2000
          • 10809

          #5
          Sony has the PS-LX250H for $99, but I have to recommend you spend a bit more for something decent, such as the Denon.

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          • gd
            Senior Member
            • Jan 2003
            • 583

            #6
            You might adjust youir budget upward a little... for under $200, Technics makes reliable entry-level TTs that enjoy widespread use among DJs, mix artists and record stores, as well as consumers.

            Here a few on Froogle: http://makeashorterlink.com/?B6615224C

            I wouldn't recommend used... too many moving parts.

            Make sure whatever TT you buy includes tonearm and cartridge... furthermore, your in-laws' receiver must have dedicated phono inputs -- otherwise, you'll need a separate phono pre-amp as well ($50 - $50,000).
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            Frank Zappa

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            • aud19
              Twin Moderator Emeritus
              • Aug 2003
              • 16706

              #7
              Originally posted by gd
              Make sure whatever TT you buy includes tonearm and cartridge... furthermore, your in-laws' receiver must have dedicated phono inputs -- otherwise, you'll need a separate phono pre-amp as well ($50 - $50,000).
              I believe the two I posted do not require a phono pre-amp
              Jason

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              • newb
                Member
                • Jan 2005
                • 88

                #8
                If you really like the in-laws this really will do the business.

                http:www.sumikoaudio.net/project/products/debut/htm

                I know it's way more than you want to spend, but I had to through this out there as it really does a serious job playing LP's.

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                • dyazdani
                  Moderator Emeritus
                  • Oct 2005
                  • 7032

                  #9
                  Others have listed some good [new] options in that range. I've been able to find some older Thorens 'tables like a TD 160 for around that price. My last one worked out pretty well.

                  It will require a phono pre and a cart (potentially). Of course, they are a little old and there's always a risk involved.
                  Danish

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