Turntables...

[phideltflg]

My FIL has an amazing record collection that my wife will inherit, but we don’t own a record player. I’ve done a small amount of research, but I honestly know nothing about record players. Does anyone have recommendations on a good unit under $500? I have a Sonos system in the house, so I would really like it to be compatible with my current set up.

What say you Locker Room?

 

[Dr. Nole]

Good question...I haven't used one in decades so I don't have any personal advice.
Found a link to the recommended ones:
https://www.techradar.com/news/best-turntables

(One thing I might want is ability to have a USB port so could download the music into a computer)

 

[wbnolefan2]

I would get two.....and a microphone

 

[MIKE_G]

I would get two.....and a microphone

Yep. That's where it's at.

 

[KitingHigh]

Good question...I haven't used one in decades so I don't have any personal advice.
Found a link to the recommended ones:
https://www.techradar.com/news/best-turntables

(One thing I might want is ability to have a USB port so could download the music into a computer)

Doesnt the USB port kinda defeat the purpose?

 

[Dr. Nole]

Doesnt the USB port kinda defeat the purpose?

?
Can still listen to the records on the turntable...

 

[ReliableOstrich]

Doesnt the USB port kinda defeat the purpose?

Why? Who wouldn't want the option to charge their phone using a record player?

 

[MIKE_G]

I’m guessing it’s to convert records to mp3 if you want? I’d like to do that with my old cassette tapes. I got rid of my tape deck years ago but I still own a ton of cassettes. Would like to listen and digitize them. I see devices on Amazon that do that but they get pretty bad reviews.

 

[F4Gary]

Most receivers today don't have a phono input like they used to to amplify the turntable's signal. So look for a turntable that has the ability to hook up to the aux input on your receiver. I think there is an additional converter box that will allow an older turntable to go to a modern receiver.

 

[ericram]

Most receivers today don't have a phono input like they used to to amplify the turntable's signal. So look for a turntable that has the ability to hook up to the aux input on your receiver. I think there is an additional converter box that will allow an older turntable to go to a modern receiver.

I don't know about most, but I just bought a new Yamaha receiver and it most certainly does have a phono input. In fact I just plugged in my new audio technica turntable($300) into it.

 

[F4Gary]

I don't know about most, but I just bought a new Yamaha receiver and it most certainly does have a phono input. In fact I just plugged in my new audio technica turntable($300) into it.

Excellent. I have an old Technics (Panasonic) that I bought in the '70s at the BX Audio store in Germany.

 

[ericram]

Excellent. I have an old Technics (Panasonic) that I bought in the '70s at the BX Audio store in Germany.

Wow. That's very cool!

 

[Bartdog]

we just got our daughter a low end audio-technica turntable and some powered speakers. No receiver needed! Whole thing was < $300.

 

[djinklude]

I've always used the Technics SL-1200 with a rane ttm-56 or better mixer.

 

[hatsbo]

I have a Thorens turntable from my fil's estate, found out I can probably get good money for it on eBay. He had some other high end, vintage electronics, even cassette recorders still have some value.

 

[Spenser1]

My FIL has an amazing record collection that my wife will inherit, but we don’t own a record player. I’ve done a small amount of research, but I honestly know nothing about record players. Does anyone have recommendations on a good unit under $500? I have a Sonos system in the house, so I would really like it to be compatible with my current set up.

What say you Locker Room?

A bit off topic, but I was quite surprised recently when I heard the same song played on a cd and on a vinyl record (a new one), and I actually preferred the sound of the record. Sounded 'warmer' if that makes any sense....