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First turntable recommendations? (lemmy.ca)

submitted 9 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Been collecting records for years but never owned a turntable (lol)

Wondering if it's a better bet to buy a brand new turntable, or a vintage turntable? I like the idea of buying a vintage made in Japan turntable but not sure if there is actually a difference in terms of technology.

Also, I am interested in ripping some records I have, can any turntable do this? I have a focusrite audio interface already.

Recommendations appreciated. My headphones are AKG K7XX but likely I would be using the turntable with my inexpensive powered Edifer bookshelf speakers.

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[–] eksb 2 points 9 months ago

I have a vintage turntable (70's Technics SL1300). Two years ago my kid wanted a turntable, and based on recommendations from r/budgetaudiophile, I got him a Fluance RT82. It sounds good, and has been trouble free, unlike my vintage one. I recommend it as a first turntable.