hot_wire Posted December 20, 2010 Report Share Posted December 20, 2010 As the title says, I'm trying to get into playing some vinyl (found some records in my parents basement) and I'm looking for a starter turntable. Anybody have an old one collecting dust in their basement? Looking for a technics, pioneer, dual or anything that was of decent quality "back in the day." Anybody got one? Trying to spend about $40, but could be flexible for the right table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin R. Posted December 20, 2010 Report Share Posted December 20, 2010 I'll have to check but I think I have an old Technics direct drive. Definitely was top notch in its time, and still today frankly. It's in the parents basement so ill look when over there this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hot_wire Posted December 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2010 I'll have to check but I think I have an old Technics direct drive. Definitely was top notch in its time, and still today frankly. It's in the parents basement so ill look when over there this week. Sounds like exactly what I was looking for! Let me know if its still there && what you would like to get for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTaylor751647545500 Posted December 20, 2010 Report Share Posted December 20, 2010 I know you're looking for an older, better unit, but they aren't too expensive for new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hot_wire Posted December 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2010 I know you're looking for an older, better unit, but they aren't too expensive for new. Yeah I've looked at some of the modern usb turntables. However, all of my audio friends say that the sound quality is nothing like the vintage ones. Considering that my system is oldschool (Cerwin Vega D-9's and an old Onkyo amp) I'm stickin with that theme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergwheel1647545492 Posted December 20, 2010 Report Share Posted December 20, 2010 I have an old one in my parents basement, you can have it if you want it. last time i used it worked fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hot_wire Posted December 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2010 I have an old one in my parents basement, you can have it if you want it. last time i used it worked fine. Cool. Let me know what type it is, and maybe we can work something out if Kevin can't find his. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted December 20, 2010 Report Share Posted December 20, 2010 Yeah I've looked at some of the modern usb turntables. However, all of my audio friends say that the sound quality is nothing like the vintage ones. Considering that my system is oldschool (Cerwin Vega D-9's and an old Onkyo amp) I'm stickin with that theme. The quality of sound is dependent more on the quality of the needle you're using. a more modern table will give you better options in terms of high quality sound, and have many features to enhance sound quality that old ones don't, such as anti-skating tonearms (which improve sound quality and decrease the amount of wear on your vinyl) source: my audiophile roommate who worked at Progressive Audio for 3 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hot_wire Posted December 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2010 The quality of sound is dependent more on the quality of the needle you're using. a more modern table will give you better options in terms of high quality sound, and have many features to enhance sound quality that old ones don't, such as anti-skating tonearms (which improve sound quality and decrease the amount of wear on your vinyl) source: my audiophile roommate who worked at Progressive Audio for 3 years Cool to know. I think I'm still hunting vintage though - especially since I'm just searching for a starter table and won't be using it as my primary audio source. I really don't know much about turntables, but I have heard that the needle makes a big difference. Side note: Progressive Audio is incredibly baller. I could live in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted December 20, 2010 Report Share Posted December 20, 2010 Side note: Progressive Audio is incredibly baller. I could live in there. I found out recently that a VERY distant relative used to own it, Stephen Ranney. Ever been up to the top floor? They have a pair of $16,000 speakers sporting Ferrari's Rosso Corsa paint. Also when I heard them it sounded like I was sitting in-studio listening to Hendrix jam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hot_wire Posted December 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2010 I found out recently that a VERY distant relative used to own it, Stephen Ranney. Ever been up to the top floor? They have a pair of $16,000 speakers sporting Ferrari's Rosso Corsa paint. Also when I heard them it sounded like I was sitting in-studio listening to Hendrix jam. It's been a few years since I've stopped by. Can't specifically remember those, but I do remember some incredible sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyin Miata Posted December 21, 2010 Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 I found out recently that a VERY distant relative used to own it, Stephen Ranney. Ever been up to the top floor? They have a pair of $16,000 speakers sporting Ferrari's Rosso Corsa paint. Also when I heard them it sounded like I was sitting in-studio listening to Hendrix jam. This is the place on High by the Wexner right? Always thought it was some kind of front for drugs or something because they never looked open when I walked by. Wish I would've stopped in now. Getting into vinyl is great though, vinyl sales have more than doubled from what they were a few years ago. If you're into newer music, a lot of bands offer vinyls for a good price that include MP3 download codes too. Best of both worlds. It can be addicting though, I've picked up over 80 records in the last couple years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Flyer1647545514 Posted December 21, 2010 Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 Last I was up at ReTag it, they had some turntables in that looked pretty nice. Definitely nicer than the record player I was using for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spidey2721 Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 (edited) not to over top the op, if he doesn't jump on it i also have interest in old tables. although i may be a lil more picky. also if anyone has a old technics 1200 i would defiantly be interested. or thorens or marantz. oh also those usb ones are crap but there are good new ones out there for decent price. if you get into some of the old vintage players you would be well served to pick up a copy of the original manual. i'm lucky here my cousin owns a very successful record store. i buy alot of my vinyl there. Edited December 22, 2010 by Spidey2721 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC K9 Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 Uhh ohh...bout to bust out some amen breaks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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