On Tue, 20 Nov 2001, Nathan Lueckenhoff wrote:
quoted 8 lines Just a quick question, and I feel I'll get the best answer here. I'm in the
> Just a quick question, and I feel I'll get the best answer here. I'm in the
> market for a new record player, but confess that I know very little about
> them. Nothing fancy, just so I can play my records clearly. I don't want
> to spend more than 100-150 bucks, and would even consider a used player if
> it makes sense (the needle makes the difference yes?). Hit me with your
> suggestions (player model and needle type), and bombard me with as much
> technical mumbo jumbo as you feel fit.
>
I go to pawn shops and goodwills ;-) But seriously, the cheapo belt
drives from Pro Sound (
http://www.pssl.com ) will give you years
of reliable service if all you want to do is play records.
I learned to DJ on decks MUCH crappier than those.
If you've got a higher budget than that, check out the Rega Planar 2
http://www.needledoctor.com/showitem.cfm?catnum=1&parentcatnum=27&itemnum=37
Which is the most affordable audiophile deck. These are meant to be installed
with a custom wall mount, like a piece of art. They cost $495, which is
about what a 1200 costs. Buying a Rega is a commitment NOT to DJ ;-)
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