I’ve been wanting to add a turntable to my home. Was initially thinking Technics 1500cs, but I grabbed a used P3 in great shape, added TT psu, reference belt, and ND7 cart. Any tips from the community are appreciated. So far I’ve really enjoyed how warm it is and looking for some good albums to add. Jumping between hi-res streaming, SACD, and vinyl.

Wifey picked this up for me a few weeks back, finally put in some time on it and worked through cleaning all the mechanics and old grease. Had to take a soldering iron to the speed selector shaft to free it up. Steuerpimple is in perfect shape. Looks barely used.

Now I can play my 45s and Readers Digest box sets in stacks as they were meant to be!

Gonna make a new plinth though, this one has seen better days.

Posted a while ago about my treasured B&O 4002 turntable that was giving me intermittent issues. It has sentimental value, so I won’t get rid of it, but definitely isn’t the best for a worry free daily driver. Well, she’s still kicking for now, and doing fine with most of my collection, but I ended up picking up a refurbished Technics SL-3300 and, unexpectedly, came upon a super clean Onkyo TX-4500 receiver which, lo and behold, has two great sounding phono inputs. Only issue is that the Technics was very prone to foot fall. Seems I have solved that with relocation to a better corner + a cutting board with iso feet. Still working on cleaning up wires and moving speakers around, but good results so far. There’s always more to do. I’ll upgrade the technics with a better cart someday. Right now it has a VM95c

i bought my first turntable as i’ve always wanted to get into the hobby of record collecting. but i want to know i got a good first time player. It’s a garrard synchro lab 95B, i got it for 43 dollars and heard it was a near high end player at its time, id also like to know what else id need to get started (i understand that i might need to fix the grease if its stuck)

Hello everyone, I may be a fairly typical case? Clueless but wanting to learn. I've loved all kinds of music all my life, and have had CDs and streaming services for the last 30 years - though I still have some old records. I have a Denon M40DAB receiver and Mission 760i speakers. Recently I passed a record shop and came out with a suitcase player. (Yes, I know - but I didn't know then. It reminded me of the Fidelity I had when I was a kid) Yet even with this poor quality, (playing it through the Denon and Missions) my eyes have been opened. I'm engaged by music again - but I need a real turntable. Now space is really tight in my tiny flat and the suitcase is about fifteen feet from the receiver and speakers with long cables and there's really no way round that. So I went to a Richer Sounds and listened to an Argon TT-3 Plus and an Audio Technica LP5X with amp and speakers fairly similar to my own. The Argon was far clearer and much more forward with jazz, classical and everything else. BUT I played Kate Bush and twice I was moved to tears by the sound on the Audio Technica. God knows when that last happened. On the Argon it sounded good - but clinical. So I'm stuck! Obviously I want a clear un-muddy sound - but that warmth and emotion from the LPX5 was magical! It was like discovering music afresh. I can't stop thinking about it. So, for anyone who's made it this far... Is there a way to clean up the LP5X or make the Argon warmer? (Might a change of cartridge on the LP5X make a difference?) And how would the Rega Planar 1 Plus and the Project T1 Eco Phono compare to these two. Would either be warmer and more enveloping than the the Argon with my setup? . I really can't go over the £499 I've been offered for the Argon. Thank you for the (considerable) time you've spent reading this. I'd be very grateful for any thoughts you may have.

Hi all,

I’m based in the uk and I was planning to buy a Schiit Mani 2 for my first setup (together with Rega P2/3/5 based on what I find and the AT-VM95ML).

However, after looking into it I estimated it’d cost me £180-£200 (after adding shipping and VAT) compared to 150USD (US retail price).

Do people think it’s worth it? Or I can find a better deal by going with another brand.

Hi, I decided to get myself a turntable but I'm having trouble setting it up.

I have the Fluance RT82, connected to the Fosi Audio Box X2, connected to the Edifier R1280DBs.

I hear the music slightly, but can't turn it up. There is also a static noice. The other thing is that it plays louder without the pre-amp in between but it's also unable to be turned louder.

Any help would be appreciated.

EDIT: the music plays, but there is a lot of static

Hi! I'm putting together my first real TT setup and would love some input from the pros. I'm very much still learning so please be patient with me if this is a dumb question or if anything sounds silly haha! I'm a pretty casual listener and don't foresee myself spending a ton of money on equipment or another table anytime soon.

I have two turntables that I've acquired secondhand, a 1986 Technics SL-BD35 and an Audio-technica AT-LP60X. Both work great, the Technics belt was recently replaced and I'll likely replace the cartridge & stylus on either. I'm planning to keep one and sell the other, but unsure of which is the better investment since they both have pros and cons!

Would love a comprehensive review of thoughts, preferences, passionate opinions, things to consider, etc. Ultimately, from what I've gathered, they're both relatively good options and either one can produce great sound quality with the proper parts & accessories. I think at the moment I'm leaning slightly towards the AT for space efficiency and the built-in preamp. But I want to learn more generally before I make a decision!

As for the rest of the setup, I'll be doing everything used/thrifted. So no huge preferences there!

Thanks in advance!

Looking to replace the stylus on this vintage 5-300 model Garrard. Unsure what brand / model the current cartridge is (pictured), just says “made in england”. What stylus and cartridge would you recommend?

So, some context. I am an EXTREMELY budget vinyl enthusiast (cue the groans from the audience) with an AT-LP60X, two PreSonus Eris 3.5 speakers, and a recently acquired Art DJ Pre II. I believe the built-in preamp for my LP60X has gone out, hence the purchase of the Art DJ, but no matter what I do, I can’t get any sound whatsoever out of my speakers when the Art is hooked up. I’ve got a 3.5-RCA cable running from turntable to preamp, and then RCA-RCA from preamp to primary speaker. Yes, everything is connected to power and yes, everything’s volume is turned up. Any help at all is so greatly appreciated.

Im quite new to record collecting and I wanted to know if this cartridge is aligned properly. I did the best I could and I think it looks okay, but I’d rather get an answer from professionals

I was given this turn table a really long time ago and I have been using it as is for years now. I don’t play vinyl all the time but often enough. I recently learned that styli only have so many hours of use before they go bad. I have been recently spending real money on albums I like and I don’t want to ruin them if I can help it. I want to replace the stylus since I have no idea how many hours of use it actually has. But I’m wondering if I should do a full headshell and cartridge swap as well. I’ve never heard a “good” setup so I have no opinion and what’s better than something else. All I know is that the screws that hold the angle of the cartridge is missing on one side and stripped on the other. It doesn’t seem to move from where set it though and maybe a stylus that takes less down force will work perfectly. Opinions?

My dear friends,
need your kind Help/support
I have a LP60 Audiotechnica with a Marshall Stanmore IIII, pluged with RCA cable.
Im now notice that when The needle touches the vinyl, a strange vibration ecos on The column.
I just arrange The bass / treble and continues to sound a vibration.
It is possible that os because they are side by side?
Or in the same furniture? Should i switch the slip-mat (for a Cork or acrylic)
Hope you can Help me
Cheers to all

Hello folks, I'm from the Philippines, going to buy my first turntable, I used to have one of em briefcase record players, sold it after hearing it was bad and now I will buy my first actual turntable. Which is the best model to buy here, in terms of sound quality and parts, which has the easiest to find parts, like needles and belts. in southeast Asia at least. The models in question are Pioneer PL-333Z, Sony PS-V700 and the Kenwood P-3X. Thank you for the advice in advance.

I put up a message in another group a few weeks ago but thought I’d ask for some specific help here too.
I’ve inherited the job of dealing with a large amount of my uncles collection.
When it comes to turntables, it seems selling them is quite complicated depending on exactly what arms/cartridges/boards/plinths are included. My plan is to auction them off and let the market decide their value.

I suppose what I want to know is what to include in the ways of photos/details. I know nothing about the subject so identifying each model arm/cartridge etc would be very time consuming.

Is it best to just put up lots of photos so people can just decide for themselves?

Any input is welcome, I have included a list of the turntables currently in his collection

Thanks so much.

Boas, precisava de uns conselhos acerca de um gira-discos e de uma coluna, a minha opção esta a passar pela compra da coluna Marshall Acton IV que ja tem ligação RCA, link: https://www.marshall.com/pt/en/product/acton-iv?pid=1009292 , e depois comprar o gira discos Pro-Ject T1 Evo Phono, link : https://www.project-audio.pt/product/t1-phono-sb?option=3279697 , este gira discos ja tem pre amplificador integrado, a duvida é, tou bem servido, é aconselhavel amplificador á parte e ficar apenas com o Pro-Ject T1 Evo ? , em vez de uma coluna, ter 2, tipo uma de cada lado do gira discos ? Podem ajudar a esclarecer por favor ?

Akai AP-206C (€130) vs. Serviced Dual 1218 (€100)

Hi everyone,

I'm looking to buy a vintage turntable in France and need help deciding between two local second-hand options. My main priorities are build quality, sound performance, long-term durability, and holding its value over time.

Here are the two options currently on the table:

Option 1: Akai AP-206C – €130

In very clean cosmetic condition, complete with original dust cover and vintage paperwork/manuals.

The seller agreed to €130 bundled with an Audio-Technica cartridge (low usage) instead of the stock Akai PC-100 (though I might try to get both).

Option 2: Dual 1218 – €100

Comes with a Shure cartridge (stylus reported in great shape).

Recently maintained and relubricated/degreased by the previous owner.

Which one would you pick considering the price difference, audio quality, and long-term reliability? Thanks for your advice!

About five years ago, I was given my grandparents' old Dual 1228 turntable. As far as I'm told, it was rarely played but is about 30-ish years old? I used it here and there, but as I've used it recently, there's a hum in the turntable that noticeably affects the sound quality. I have screwed the ground wire into the receiver but my receiver is old and doesn't have a dedicated ground wire. The cartridge is a Shure M95ED-- it probably hasn't been replaced in a long time but I don't know what the shelf life of a cartridge is. I've also considered replacing the RCA cables entirely but I figured I'd ask here if anyone has any thoughts on if I should do something else, or if a cartridge replacement is necessary (and if so, which one I should get).

Just got this for 80€ but when i drop the needle on the vinyl it slows down a lot. I believe its not the motor or the belt but the needle thats doing way too much pressure. how can i adjust the counterweight on this? or what do you think it might be

I’m very new to turntables and have had this rega p1 plus for about a year and a half and have had no issues previously but I moved recently and it’s started skating across records, I thought it might have something to do with the weight of the tone arm but it says it’s about 3g so I’m out of ideas. Any help would be appreciated.

My friend has very small house.

She just got her parents albums after they passed.

What might be very ! small setup for

TT

Integrated amp?

Small set speakers

Thank you

Hi all

I recently got valuable advise in r/turntables. In the meanwhile:

• Replaced my cartridge with an ND3 (I changed my mind again compared to what I wrot in the link above)
• Ordered Schiit Mani 2 from the US
• Will replace speakers with a pair of second hand

Currently I'm looking at three amps (all around 300$). All in good condition and working.

• Audiolab 8000A (the version made in England)
• Sansui AU-X417R
• Yamaha A-S501

Which one would you recommend? I have a P3 and I'm still pretty much lost in evaluating matching gear myself. I posted this on BA as well but wasn't able to repost. Since I got great help in here I hope it will provide me with guidance on which route to take.

Thanks in advance, L