stanley
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The futures Vinyl!, by stanley on Sept 9, 2010 12:54:08 GMT 1, Need help selecting a suitable turntable, speaker and amp.
Not spending alot but want something that aint cheap plastic and crap sound.
Found these two:
Pioneer PL-990 Turntable
Soundlab Professional USB Belt Drive Turntable
Anyone know which one to go for? (included the USB as an option its not a necessity)
Looking for any advice and links for players, speakers and amps. What else would i need?? Any help with what i need to start out who be appreciated.
Hoping to tap into the wealth of knowledge out there. 
And please in basic english - i get confused.
Need help selecting a suitable turntable, speaker and amp. Not spending alot but want something that aint cheap plastic and crap sound. Found these two: Pioneer PL-990 Turntable Soundlab Professional USB Belt Drive Turntable Anyone know which one to go for? (included the USB as an option its not a necessity) Looking for any advice and links for players, speakers and amps. What else would i need?? Any help with what i need to start out who be appreciated. Hoping to tap into the wealth of knowledge out there. And please in basic english - i get confused. |
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The futures Vinyl!, by Deleted on Sept 9, 2010 13:20:42 GMT 1, Need help selecting a suitable turntable, speaker and amp. Not spending alot but want something that aint cheap plastic and crap sound. Found these two: Pioneer PL-990 Turntable Soundlab Professional USB Belt Drive Turntable Anyone know which one to go for? (included the USB as an option its not a necessity) Looking for any advice and links for players, speakers and amps. What else would i need?? Any help with what i need to start out who be appreciated. Hoping to tap into the wealth of knowledge out there. And please in basic english - i get confused.
stanley,
Depends what end result you're after. DJing? Audiophile sound quality? etc.
If it's the later, then that was my previous addiction so I can offer some advice there. If so, PM me.
If it's the DJ'ing side of things, then I am certain there are a number of MCs on the forum who can help you out!
Need help selecting a suitable turntable, speaker and amp. Not spending alot but want something that aint cheap plastic and crap sound. Found these two: Pioneer PL-990 Turntable Soundlab Professional USB Belt Drive Turntable Anyone know which one to go for? (included the USB as an option its not a necessity) Looking for any advice and links for players, speakers and amps. What else would i need?? Any help with what i need to start out who be appreciated. Hoping to tap into the wealth of knowledge out there. And please in basic english - i get confused. stanley, Depends what end result you're after. DJing? Audiophile sound quality? etc. If it's the later, then that was my previous addiction so I can offer some advice there. If so, PM me. If it's the DJ'ing side of things, then I am certain there are a number of MCs on the forum who can help you out! |
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The futures Vinyl!, by fingerz on Sept 9, 2010 13:20:52 GMT 1, for a turntable your better off with some thing thats direct drive,instead of a belt driving the platter round its powered by magnets a lot more solid....speakers go mission 751's if can get them.....not that sure about an amp....would be easier if you told what your budget is.... ...like adamk said it all depends what you wanna do with it...
for a turntable your better off with some thing thats direct drive,instead of a belt driving the platter round its powered by magnets a lot more solid....speakers go mission 751's if can get them.....not that sure about an amp....would be easier if you told what your budget is.... ...like adamk said it all depends what you wanna do with it... |
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Strange Al
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The futures Vinyl!, by Strange Al on Sept 9, 2010 13:21:58 GMT 1, Stanley - I wouldn't go for either of the options in your original post.
Few background questions:
1. What is your total budget (I know you've said you don't want to spend a lot)?;
2. What sort of music do you like listening to?;
3. Where are you planning to use the set up and what for (presume you're not looking to start DJ'ing)?;
4. What other sources are you considering/would you like to hook up (e.g., CD player, computer, Ipod, etc)?
5. I would ask what sort of sound you prefer, but that's too lengthy a debate for this time of day.
Like Adamk, Hi Fi happens to be one of my other addictions.
I'm going to have to disagree with Fingerz here, unless you're looking to DJ, I'd opt for a belt drive turntable over a direct drive turntable; particularly, at entry level.
Stanley - I wouldn't go for either of the options in your original post.
Few background questions:
1. What is your total budget (I know you've said you don't want to spend a lot)?;
2. What sort of music do you like listening to?;
3. Where are you planning to use the set up and what for (presume you're not looking to start DJ'ing)?;
4. What other sources are you considering/would you like to hook up (e.g., CD player, computer, Ipod, etc)?
5. I would ask what sort of sound you prefer, but that's too lengthy a debate for this time of day.
Like Adamk, Hi Fi happens to be one of my other addictions.
I'm going to have to disagree with Fingerz here, unless you're looking to DJ, I'd opt for a belt drive turntable over a direct drive turntable; particularly, at entry level.
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The futures Vinyl!, by Deleted on Sept 9, 2010 13:28:26 GMT 1, 5. I would ask what sort of sound you prefer, but that's too lengthy a debate for this time of day.
Too true!! 
BTW - Does anyone know if TomTom audio (St. Albans) are anything to do with the TomTom that used to sell Banksy prints?
5. I would ask what sort of sound you prefer, but that's too lengthy a debate for this time of day. Too true!! BTW - Does anyone know if TomTom audio (St. Albans) are anything to do with the TomTom that used to sell Banksy prints? |
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stanley
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The futures Vinyl!, by stanley on Sept 9, 2010 15:09:00 GMT 1, Probably after audiophile sound quality.
Havent thought too much about it because i dont know anything about it.
Just been having sentimental thoughts recently about listening to my dads records and loving the crackling between the records. Decided thats how i want to listen to music again. Obviously keep ipod and cds etc So connecting to ipod maybe an option but like i said not really bothered with that.
I just want an entry level table. Havent thought about a budget as i dont know how much each thing would cost. I suppose the turntable examples i gave were around the price i was going to spend.
I have found out the addiction can be expensive with equipment but i dont want to be anywhere near that level...........Yet
(p.s i like all music aslong as its good - i know that doesnt help either. But rock, indie, hiphop, funk - i like it all)
Probably after audiophile sound quality.
Havent thought too much about it because i dont know anything about it.
Just been having sentimental thoughts recently about listening to my dads records and loving the crackling between the records. Decided thats how i want to listen to music again. Obviously keep ipod and cds etc So connecting to ipod maybe an option but like i said not really bothered with that.
I just want an entry level table. Havent thought about a budget as i dont know how much each thing would cost. I suppose the turntable examples i gave were around the price i was going to spend.
I have found out the addiction can be expensive with equipment but i dont want to be anywhere near that level...........Yet
(p.s i like all music aslong as its good - i know that doesnt help either. But rock, indie, hiphop, funk - i like it all)
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The futures Vinyl!, by wilfsboy on Sept 9, 2010 15:17:31 GMT 1, Get yourself the Technix sl-1200 mk ii
Get yourself the Technix sl-1200 mk ii
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The futures Vinyl!, by jusdeep on Sept 9, 2010 15:50:49 GMT 1, Get yourself a secondhand Rega Planar 2 or 3, some quad 11 or 12L speakers and a NAD C352 amplifier. Should cost you around ยฃ400-600 and will knock your socks off.
Get yourself a secondhand Rega Planar 2 or 3, some quad 11 or 12L speakers and a NAD C352 amplifier. Should cost you around ยฃ400-600 and will knock your socks off.
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The futures Vinyl!, by fingerz on Sept 9, 2010 15:58:53 GMT 1, Get yourself the Technix sl-1200 mk ii
as good today as thay were 15 yr ago...
Get yourself the Technix sl-1200 mk ii as good today as thay were 15 yr ago... |
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The futures Vinyl!, by mmmike on Sept 9, 2010 16:27:03 GMT 1, Get yourself a secondhand Rega Planar 2 or 3, some quad 11 or 12L speakers and a NAD C352 amplifier. Should cost you around ยฃ400-600 and will knock your socks off.
I have no clue about prices in the UK but that sound like a great option to me if you can get all that for under 600GBP.
Don't waste your money on 1200's if you are not a DJ. I think you Will be much happier with the Rega.
Get yourself a secondhand Rega Planar 2 or 3, some quad 11 or 12L speakers and a NAD C352 amplifier. Should cost you around ยฃ400-600 and will knock your socks off. I have no clue about prices in the UK but that sound like a great option to me if you can get all that for under 600GBP. Don't waste your money on 1200's if you are not a DJ. I think you Will be much happier with the Rega. |
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The futures Vinyl!, by fingerz on Sept 9, 2010 16:38:08 GMT 1, can you still pick up the Ariston RD40 deck...?...
can you still pick up the Ariston RD40 deck...?...
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The futures Vinyl!, by Deleted on Sept 9, 2010 17:10:03 GMT 1, technic mk11 or MK5 do not buya nything else!
technic mk11 or MK5 do not buya nything else!
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The futures Vinyl!, by Strange Al on Sept 9, 2010 20:21:53 GMT 1, If we're talking TTs first, here's a list of a few new decks I'd be considering (from entry level to mid-price):
1. Project Genie 2 - normally ยฃ180, but certain branches of Richer Sounds seem to have some clearance bargains at ยฃ70 (an absolute steal!) - www.richersounds.com/showclearanceproduct/PROJ-RPM1-GENIE/Project+Rpm1+Genie.html
2. Project Genie 3 - ยฃ185 - www.richersounds.com/product/turntables/project/genie-mk3/proj-genie-mk3
3. Rega RP1 - ยฃ225 - A list of stockists can be found on Rega's website - www.rega.co.uk/ (Rega are currently updating their TT range and you may find a bargain end of line R1 somewhere, with the RP1 only coming out this month)
4. Inspire Hi Fi i2 - ยฃ400 - www.inspirehifi.co.uk/inspirehifi/i2.html
5. Rega's P3/24 - circa ยฃ400 - www.rega.co.uk/
6. Project RPM5.1 - circa ยฃ500 - www.project-audio.com/main.php?list=rpmline&cat=turntables&lang=en
7. Michell TecnoDec - circa ยฃ800 (with arm and cart) - www.michell-engineering.co.uk/gyrodec_orbe_turntable.html
8. Funk firm vector - circa ยฃ1k www.thefunkfirm.co.uk/funkV.htm
9. Clearaudio Concept - circa ยฃ1K - www.clearaudio.de/eng/lw_concept.html
All are good TTs at their respective price points and most of them require fairly minimal set up and only relatively basic care. Though, set up and care is all part of the ritual of listening to records. It's worth bearing in mind that the TTs from around the ยฃ400 mark give better scope for further updgrades, e.g., can support better carts and so forth.
You'll note that I haven't included the Technics 1200/1210 in the list. It's an absolutely fantastic turntable, which is built like a tank (I have two, like a few folks on here I imagine). Though, unless you're looking to DJ or like the idea of tweaking/modding (there's a bit of a craze at the moment) and are prepared to spend some time and cash, there's much better sound to be had for your money.
Hi fi dealers often have ex-demo and end of line stock, which they sell at discounted prices with a warranty. It's worth doing some digging online (as the Project Genie 2 at Richer Sounds shows). When looking online at prices (I haven't checked for best deals), it's worth checking the spec carefully; particularly, if you start looking at decks over the ยฃ400mark. The nature of the tonearm and cart included has a big impact on price. Second-hand is definitely also worth considering and opens up your options further. Really depends on whether you want a warranty and are happy to take a bit of a risk. People who are into Hi Fi generally look after their equipment and there are real bargains to be had. Though, on a second-hand turntable you'll probably want to factor in the cost of a service, and possibly/probably a new belt and cart/stylus. If you're into the idea of second-hand, let me know and I can recommend some other TTs to think about.
Once you've had a think about how much you want to spend on the TT, it's easier to recommend a suitable amp and speakers (though, Jusdeep suggestions should be on the list of options).
If we're talking TTs first, here's a list of a few new decks I'd be considering (from entry level to mid-price): 1. Project Genie 2 - normally ยฃ180, but certain branches of Richer Sounds seem to have some clearance bargains at ยฃ70 (an absolute steal!) - www.richersounds.com/showclearanceproduct/PROJ-RPM1-GENIE/Project+Rpm1+Genie.html2. Project Genie 3 - ยฃ185 - www.richersounds.com/product/turntables/project/genie-mk3/proj-genie-mk33. Rega RP1 - ยฃ225 - A list of stockists can be found on Rega's website - www.rega.co.uk/ (Rega are currently updating their TT range and you may find a bargain end of line R1 somewhere, with the RP1 only coming out this month) 4. Inspire Hi Fi i2 - ยฃ400 - www.inspirehifi.co.uk/inspirehifi/i2.html5. Rega's P3/24 - circa ยฃ400 - www.rega.co.uk/ 6. Project RPM5.1 - circa ยฃ500 - www.project-audio.com/main.php?list=rpmline&cat=turntables&lang=en7. Michell TecnoDec - circa ยฃ800 (with arm and cart) - www.michell-engineering.co.uk/gyrodec_orbe_turntable.html8. Funk firm vector - circa ยฃ1k www.thefunkfirm.co.uk/funkV.htm9. Clearaudio Concept - circa ยฃ1K - www.clearaudio.de/eng/lw_concept.htmlAll are good TTs at their respective price points and most of them require fairly minimal set up and only relatively basic care. Though, set up and care is all part of the ritual of listening to records. It's worth bearing in mind that the TTs from around the ยฃ400 mark give better scope for further updgrades, e.g., can support better carts and so forth. You'll note that I haven't included the Technics 1200/1210 in the list. It's an absolutely fantastic turntable, which is built like a tank (I have two, like a few folks on here I imagine). Though, unless you're looking to DJ or like the idea of tweaking/modding (there's a bit of a craze at the moment) and are prepared to spend some time and cash, there's much better sound to be had for your money. Hi fi dealers often have ex-demo and end of line stock, which they sell at discounted prices with a warranty. It's worth doing some digging online (as the Project Genie 2 at Richer Sounds shows). When looking online at prices (I haven't checked for best deals), it's worth checking the spec carefully; particularly, if you start looking at decks over the ยฃ400mark. The nature of the tonearm and cart included has a big impact on price. Second-hand is definitely also worth considering and opens up your options further. Really depends on whether you want a warranty and are happy to take a bit of a risk. People who are into Hi Fi generally look after their equipment and there are real bargains to be had. Though, on a second-hand turntable you'll probably want to factor in the cost of a service, and possibly/probably a new belt and cart/stylus. If you're into the idea of second-hand, let me know and I can recommend some other TTs to think about. Once you've had a think about how much you want to spend on the TT, it's easier to recommend a suitable amp and speakers (though, Jusdeep suggestions should be on the list of options). |
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The futures Vinyl!, by Strange Al on Sept 9, 2010 20:36:03 GMT 1, can you still pick up the Ariston RD40 deck...?...
Yep, they do crop up from time to time. There's one on ebay at the moment - though, can't say I'm up on the prices for these.
can you still pick up the Ariston RD40 deck...?... Yep, they do crop up from time to time. There's one on ebay at the moment - though, can't say I'm up on the prices for these. |
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stanley
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The futures Vinyl!, by stanley on Sept 9, 2010 20:50:15 GMT 1, strangersalmanac = topman.
Detailed advice like this is so helpful for a moron like me.
Sorry, that doesnt mean all other replies were shite. All appreciated and all replies have been researched e.g recommended TTs. (see ive learnt the slang already)
strangersalmanac = topman.
Detailed advice like this is so helpful for a moron like me.
Sorry, that doesnt mean all other replies were shite. All appreciated and all replies have been researched e.g recommended TTs. (see ive learnt the slang already)
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The futures Vinyl!, by fingerz on Sept 9, 2010 21:18:57 GMT 1, cheers StrangersAlmanac..yeah a tad expensive..i dont think you will go wrong if you listern to what StrangersAlmanac has taken the time to type.... ;D
cheers StrangersAlmanac..yeah a tad expensive..i dont think you will go wrong if you listern to what StrangersAlmanac has taken the time to type.... ;D
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