Newbie after advice on budget TT

[Gaz]

Hi Guys
I joined yesterday & am thinking of getting back into vinyl.

My last TT was a Garrard Sp25 and that was probably 20 years ago, I'm using a Pioneer A656 Reference amp, which has MM & MC phono inputs and Quadral Rondo Phonologue speakers.

My record collection is mostly from the 70s/80s and after being stored in the loft for 20 years may not be in great condition. As the records may possibly be unplayable I'm not looking to spend a lot on a turntable, somewhere around £100 - 150. As my wife is more concerned with aesthetics than sound it must also look "nice"

I've been thinking along the lines of Pioneer PL12D or Dual CS505?

Anything else I should consider?

Thanks

[Stryder5]

Get a Knosti manual record cleaning machine first about £50 new and clean your records first.

My records had been in the loft a similar amount of time, cleaned up beautifully and played well. Some even had mould on them.

Gary

Hi Guys
I joined yesterday & am thinking of getting back into vinyl.

My last TT was a Garrard Sp25 and that was probably 20 years ago, I'm using a Pioneer A656 Reference amp, which has MM & MC phono inputs and Quadral Rondo Phonologue speakers.

My record collection is mostly from the 70s/80s and after being stored in the loft for 20 years may not be in great condition. As the records may possibly be unplayable I'm not looking to spend a lot on a turntable, somewhere around £100 - 150. As my wife is more concerned with aesthetics than sound it must also look "nice"

I've been thinking along the lines of Pioneer PL12D or Dual CS505?

Anything else I should consider?

Thanks

[Stryder5]

Think about a modern Project turntable, for your budget maybe a better bet, will get you on the vinyl ladder and see where you go from there.

Good hunting.

Gary

[AJSki2fly]

Think about a modern Project turntable, for your budget maybe a better bet, will get you on the vinyl ladder and see where you go from there.

Good hunting.

Gary

I would agree aim for at least £150-200.

If you are able to go higher and can find one then a Pro-Ject Xperience 2 Pack 2nd hand in good condition is a very good option. The generally came with an Ortofon Red cartridge occasionally a Blue if the customer upgraded. I sold mine a couple of years ago for £500 when I upgrade, I found it an excellent TT, very detailed and good sound, very good value for money. The new incarnation of it is about £999.

[STD305M]

I would agree aim for at least £150-200.

If you are able to go higher and can find one then a Pro-Ject Xperience 2 Pack 2nd hand in good condition is a very good option. The generally came with an Ortofon Red cartridge occasionally a Blue if the customer upgraded. I sold mine a couple of years ago for £500 when I upgrade, I found it an excellent TT, very detailed and good sound, very good value for money. The new incarnation of it is about £999.

It a ptoject 2experience sb dc and is now£1,100
Comes fitted with ortofon 2m silver

If your budget can streatch the project elemental is available for around £175 if you shop around

Steve

[Gaz]

Thanks for the advice guys

Had a quick browse on Ebay, are Project Debut and Elemental any good? There seem to be lots of them for sale, is that because they're not great?

[AJSki2fly]

It a ptoject 2experience sb dc and is now£1,100
Comes fitted with ortofon 2m silver

If your budget can streatch the project elemental is available for around £175 if you shop around

Steve

Check this out https://www.richersounds.com/hi-fi/t...-dc-acryl.html

[STD305M]

Still 5 times the guy's budget

Not sure I'd want a plastic turntable
The wood version is £1,100

[Gaz]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pro-Ject-...t1Kq:rk:9:pf:0

States the "cartridge needle" is broken, I would imagine worst case scenario this may mean a new cartridge?

If so what would be a good replacement & is it an easy procedure to change it?

[STD305M]

Nice turntable for the money
Not expensive to replace the cartridge