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Listen to Vinyl? What turntable should i get?

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NE.
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So my dad's 50th birthday is in a few weeks, and I though I might try to get a record player for him. He still has a ton of records, but no way to listen to them. I don't have a huge budget, so I'm basically looking for something relatively cheap.

I think that something with self contained speakers might be best because there isn't much space to put it... but will that mean terrible sound quality???

Thanks and +k for any help
Jul 30 2012 7:44PM
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ryano
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http://www.walmart.com/search/search-ng.do?search_query=record+player&ic=16_0&Find=Find&search_constraint=3944

or goodwills, thrift stores, etc. you can find nice ones there.. take it home, clean it up a bit, and find some nice sterio speakers too.. easy with 50 bucks.
Jul 30 2012 7:47PM
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corona
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I wouldn't buy anything new. go with something used from 70's/80's. will be a million times better than anything you can buy new today for much less. like a Dual 606 you could probably get for 100 bucks and that table alone is better than about anything made today.
Jul 30 2012 7:54PM
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E__
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Anything Yamaha is good quality. I have one and it still plays well to this day. My dad had it as a kid.
Jul 30 2012 8:06PM
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DirtyDan
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I've been collecting and working on my set-up for years, here are a few tips:

-anything with integrated speakers is going to be absolute shit

- for a brand new entry level turntable, check out the Audio Technica PL60 ($80)

- for a good vintage player look for anything technics on craigslist. You're gonna want a direct drive. The ideal would be 1200 mk2, but that'll run you around $300.

-as far as a receiver, look for a vintage Marantz, Yamaha, Sony, or Polk. A vintage receiver will produce a warmer smoother and less technical sound.

- For speakers, look for some nice bookshelf speakers. A good pair of cheap bookshelf speakers would be anything by Polk audio, or if you're looking to buy new, check out the Dayton B652s!

Hope this helps.
Jul 30 2012 8:22PM
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