Turntable

[SantanaCorreia]

Dear friends,

I was never a big fan of turntablea but my wife has some discs and wanted to play them and start maybe collecting the albuns we like the most.

So, I thought about going for a used turntable and a phono stage.

What should I consider?

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[kambo_z]

it depends on your budget. What amplifier do you have now?

[Audio Al]

Technics 1210 and a intergrated amp with a mm phono stage

[SantanaCorreia]

I have and audiolab 8000. One of the latest. My budget really depends... I really don't know what would suit my needs.

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[Audio Al]

Is it the 8000A ?

[SantanaCorreia]

Is it the 8000A ?The S.

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[Audio Al]

S :(

Sony TA FB940R

http://www.audioreview.com/product/amplification/integrated-amplifiers/sony/ta-fb940.html

I have 2 of these :)

[nbaptista]

Maybe a Rega Planar 1 and a phono Mini A2D ?If you want a better sound, you have the Planar 2 and 3. The 3 is just great, but wonder if you want to spend so much...You have also the Pro Ject turntable, and second hand the Thorens, Dual, Lenco´s...

[DSJR]

I think Rega now do a version with the phono stage built in, as do Pro-ject. if you're not into vinyl, you can't really go wrong here and you'd have a warranty if needed and hopefully, dealer support. I've heard stories about non UK dealers being a bit iffy with service if its needed though, so choose your supplier carefully.

[walpurgis]

I picked up a decent Pioneer PL-12D pretty cheaply about a year ago, partly from nostalgia and for something to play with. You know what? It makes music! It's a very cheap way of playing records decently enough, ideal for somebody who just wants to spin the occasional LP. And they just go on forever with no issues, just a new belt every few years and a drop of oil now and then. :)

[SantanaCorreia]

I was considering 600 euros for a used one. Maybe rega rp3 or planar 3 ( is there a diference?) From Pro ject I also would not mind. What model does benchmark the Rega?

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[kambo_z]

Yes, rega planar 3 is a old model compare to RP3. You can get decent turntable on that money. I have a spare rega planar 3, let me know if you are interested. I will send you the pictures later....

[hifi_dave]

The excellent new Planar-3 is within your budget.

[spendorman]

I picked up a decent Pioneer PL-12D pretty cheaply about a year ago, partly from nostalgia and for something to play with. You know what? It makes music! It's a very cheap way of playing records decently enough, ideal for somebody who just wants to spin the occasional LP. And they just go on forever with no issues, just a new belt every few years and a drop of oil now and then. :)

I bought one of these second hand, must be over 35 years ago, agreed, it does very well, the later PL-512 is just as good, and even quieter than the already quiet PL-12D, from the rumble point of view.

[rigger67]

I picked up a decent Pioneer PL-12D pretty cheaply about a year ago, partly from nostalgia and for something to play with. You know what? It makes music! It's a very cheap way of playing records decently enough, ideal for somebody who just wants to spin the occasional LP. And they just go on forever with no issues, just a new belt every few years and a drop of oil now and then. :)

Seconded.
I bought one for a tenner for an ex and was stunned how good it was.

[nbaptista]

I was considering 600 euros for a used one. Maybe rega rp3 or planar 3 ( is there a diference?)
You have the RP3(old model) for 599€ in http://www.supersonido.es/p/rega-rp3-limited-edition-2m-blue. with na Ortofon cartridge. The new model is the Planar 3 that costs 689€ without cartridge.The Planar 3 is excelent.
Here is the Rega dealer www.audioteam.pt

[SantanaCorreia]

You have the RP3(old model) for 599€ in http://www.supersonido.es/p/rega-rp3-limited-edition-2m-blue. with na Ortofon cartridge. The new model is the Planar 3 that costs 689€ without cartridge.The Planar 3 is excelent.
Here is the Rega dealer www.audioteam.ptI knew that spanish store. But many thanks.

I believe I will go for the planar 3 or rp3.

If I find a good used deal better.

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[nbaptista]

And why not a Planar 2?

[Natara]

Dear friends,

I was never a big fan of turntablea but my wife has some discs and wanted to play them and start maybe collecting the albuns we like the most.

So, I thought about going for a used turntable and a phono stage.

What should I consider?

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Hold on your wife WANTS YOU to buy a record player!!! Small wonder you married her. My Mrs actually bought me one of the very first USB decks about ten years ago to digitise my old records and started up this whole sorry mess.

[Natara]

If you are prepared to buy used then the Linn Axis is a pretty decent deck and can be had for around £250.