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Hi All
First off, im happy to receive a link to a thread where this has been discussed in detail.
Im new to Vinyl/Turntables, but not to HiFi in general. Currently i have a Yamaha A-670 amp, and am using an RCA switch to connect multiple devices. Its a compromise, as i have a Marantz pm66SE which i have posted about before, but it needs repair. My intention is to fix it but for now, my A-670 is doing the business for me. Cant praise the 670 enough in fact, but thats another post ..
My wife and I have wanted a turntable for a while, and iv been doing some research online. I had initially zoned in on several different models including the Audio Technica AT-LP60, and 70 - also considered several models from Lenco (L30, L85), Angel Horn (HP-H002) and Fluance R80. On another rather popular sub forum (unsure if im allowed to say the name here), i ran into trouble when almost everyone to a man described all of the above as TRASH. It was quite a difficult experience, but inbetween the insults and general shade throwing, i did extract some knoweledge about the need for pitch control, a counterweight, and removable cartridge.
I went back to the drawing board and came up with the Crosly T150 - im aware the speakers are garbage, as even the most optimistic reviews pointed this out. I consider this a non issue because i wont be using them. I would probably end up giving them away tbh. But it does have the adjustable tone arm, removable cartridge, picth control, etc - it also has both Line, and Phono out. Which will suit me fine given its likely to be used with both the Yamaha and the Marantz (Marantz has a phono stage of course).
Again, I received a lot of shade, and very little constructive discussion on this model, other than - trash, avoid, junk.
Genuinely looking for some constructive info on a viable TT for someone on a budget. The requirements would have to include the Line out (inbuilt preamp) so as to be useable with the Yamaha for now.
Id appreciate any and all advice that i can get - budget up to perhaps 200 euro - The T150 can be had second hand for 80 which is obviously appealing - do any of the models i mentioned hit the spot in ANY way?
Sincere Thanks in advance
Liam
First off, im happy to receive a link to a thread where this has been discussed in detail.
Im new to Vinyl/Turntables, but not to HiFi in general. Currently i have a Yamaha A-670 amp, and am using an RCA switch to connect multiple devices. Its a compromise, as i have a Marantz pm66SE which i have posted about before, but it needs repair. My intention is to fix it but for now, my A-670 is doing the business for me. Cant praise the 670 enough in fact, but thats another post ..
My wife and I have wanted a turntable for a while, and iv been doing some research online. I had initially zoned in on several different models including the Audio Technica AT-LP60, and 70 - also considered several models from Lenco (L30, L85), Angel Horn (HP-H002) and Fluance R80. On another rather popular sub forum (unsure if im allowed to say the name here), i ran into trouble when almost everyone to a man described all of the above as TRASH. It was quite a difficult experience, but inbetween the insults and general shade throwing, i did extract some knoweledge about the need for pitch control, a counterweight, and removable cartridge.
I went back to the drawing board and came up with the Crosly T150 - im aware the speakers are garbage, as even the most optimistic reviews pointed this out. I consider this a non issue because i wont be using them. I would probably end up giving them away tbh. But it does have the adjustable tone arm, removable cartridge, picth control, etc - it also has both Line, and Phono out. Which will suit me fine given its likely to be used with both the Yamaha and the Marantz (Marantz has a phono stage of course).
Again, I received a lot of shade, and very little constructive discussion on this model, other than - trash, avoid, junk.
Genuinely looking for some constructive info on a viable TT for someone on a budget. The requirements would have to include the Line out (inbuilt preamp) so as to be useable with the Yamaha for now.
Id appreciate any and all advice that i can get - budget up to perhaps 200 euro - The T150 can be had second hand for 80 which is obviously appealing - do any of the models i mentioned hit the spot in ANY way?
Sincere Thanks in advance
Liam
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