[kj] OT: Turntables

[Christof hamille]

I guess it depends on how much you want to spend.  If you are a real vinyl enthusiast you will likely want to spend hundreds of dollars on the turntable itself.
You really can't spend enough on a good needle.  
In the States you used to be able to find a decent turntable at resale shops for under $50.  Put a new needle on it and you were golden.  They've become a bit scarcer over the years.  Technics are pretty common, and usually decent (in any class).  Sony's can be okay.  I tend to stick with direct drive (as opposed to belt) when buying used.  

The cool thing about being on a Mac is the majority of the software is pretty easy.  The downside is you have to get a interface because Mac uses that stupid mini plug that is an odd size.

There was a small recorder that has a ground wire plug specifically for a turntable.  for the life of me I cannot remember who made it.

Good luck.  I need to do that to a bunch of my records but laziness always wins

Chris



From: wessidetempest at hotmail.com
To: gathering at misera.net
Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2007 09:49:22 -0500
Subject: Re: [kj] OT: Turntables







I have a friend that bought one that has a usb connection.  Don;t know the name of the compay
DON"T GET IT
He said it is the biggest piece of garbage and he wouldn't put a Bread lp on it (meaning it will wreck you vinyl)
If you already have a turntable you can pick up a cheap audio interface, that is decent, for under $100


Chris

From: pmuckle00 at hotmail.com
To: gathering at misera.net
Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2007 00:38:22 +0000
Subject: Re: [kj] OT: Turntables








The Linn Sondek is the turntable you require, the website is below

 

www.linn.co.uk 


> Date: Thu, 6 Dec 2007 22:37:38 +0000

> From: pmdavies at gmail.com

> To: gathering at misera.net

> Subject: [kj] OT: Turntables

> 

> folks, im looking for a tuntable. I have a mac and i hope to

> digitalise some vinyl, but want the turntable to play ultimately.

> Space is an issue. My old Rega planer 2 can be repaired but at a cost.

> Any advice? both on turntable and digitalising software.....

> 

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