Turntable recommendations

[DD4ME]

My daughter is getting into vinyl. She has one of those stand-alone players, but I am looking for a decent vintage one to hookup to my hifi. I already got a preamp and purchased a lab290 at a church yard sale, but the counterweight and cover are missing. I am looking for some recommendations. Either some ideas on reasonable alternate options to try and shop for or options for salvaging the 290 and if it is worth it.

 

[NorCalVol67]

My daughter is getting into vinyl. She has one of those stand-alone players, but I am looking for a decent vintage one to hookup to my hifi. I already got a preamp and purchased a lab290 at a church yard sale, but the counterweight and cover are missing. I am looking for some recommendations. Either some ideas on reasonable alternate options to try and shop for or options for salvaging the 290 and if it is worth it.

Have you looked on ebay for parts?

I have had a Technics Quartz SL-Q350 made in the 80s for about 25 years and like it. All the well known names produced quality turntables in the 70s and early 80s if you can find one in good shape.

 

[VolNExile]

My daughter is getting into vinyl. She has one of those stand-alone players, but I am looking for a decent vintage one to hookup to my hifi. I already got a preamp and purchased a lab290 at a church yard sale, but the counterweight and cover are missing. I am looking for some recommendations. Either some ideas on reasonable alternate options to try and shop for or options for salvaging the 290 and if it is worth it.

Have you looked on ebay for parts?

I have had a Technics Quartz SL-Q350 made in the 80s for about 25 years and like it. All the well known names produced quality turntables in the 70s and early 80s if you can find one in good shape.

Also, you might check any nearby small repair shops. A guy around here used to sell old electronic equipment (trade-ins, never picked up, etc.) before he retired and went out of business. You can find a lot of oddball stuff from hobbyists like him.

 

[Go aeiou]

https://www.audiogon.com/listings?category=turntables-turntables

 

[Orangeslice13]

I have a friend who has spent 40k on his “turntables “

 

[Orangeslice13]

Not gonna lie…..it sounds badass

 

[EricStratton]

Audio Technical makes decent beginner turntables. Just no Crosley.

 

[volinbham]

Not sure your budget but this is a great value though not inexpensive. Comes with a very good stylus - Ortofon 2M Red

Comes in great colors too. I have the green one

Debut Carbon (DC) – Pro-Ject Audio Systems

 

[CAVPUT]

Not sure your budget but this is a great value though not inexpensive. Comes with a very good stylus - Ortofon 2M Red

Comes in great colors too. I have the green one

Debut Carbon (DC) – Pro-Ject Audio Systems

Another vote for this turntable. Mine is black and is a bargain for the money.

 

[volinbham]

Here's mine in green with some pink vinyl

 

[UT_Dutchman]

Denon makes the best turntable for the price.

 

[DD4ME]

I have a friend who has spent 40k on his “turntables “

wow

 

[Orangeslice13]

wow

It is incredible.
Here I am listening too it while I’m supposed to be replacing his water heater.

 

[Go aeiou]

It is incredible.
Here I am listening too it while I’m supposed to be replacing his water heater. View attachment 495676

What is the rest of the equipment?

 

[volinbham]

What is the rest of the equipment?

also expensive...(just a guess)

 

[Orangeslice13]

What is the rest of the equipment?

Filters…..other technical stuff…..an electrical gadget that makes the turntable spin at exactly 33.23987453987654300987542rpms…….and speakers that are made out of Costa Rican kitten striped mahogany.

 

[Go aeiou]

Filters…..other technical stuff…..an electrical gadget that makes the turntable spin at exactly 33.23987453987654300987542rpms…….and speakers that are made out of Costa Rican kitten striped mahogany.

I thought that was some exotic looking wood on the pspeakers.

 

[DD4ME]

Appreciate the advice. Looking for a little easier entry point than some of the suggestions so I will keep shopping.

 

[DD4ME]

It is incredible.
Here I am listening too it while I’m supposed to be replacing his water heater. View attachment 495676

Speakers are gorgeous. Outside of my weight class for sure.

 

[volinbham]

Appreciate the advice. Looking for a little easier entry point than some of the suggestions so I will keep shopping.

what's your budget? have you checked Craigslist? as mentioned by someone else Audio Technica can be had for 150.

 

[DD4ME]

Thanks for the help. Scored a Garrard 95b, pioneer 626 and a pair of Utah 12" speakers for $150 today. The pioneer has an issue with the left channel I will have to sort out, buy overall good sound and a decent little vintage setup for my daughter to get started.

 

[CagleMtnVol]

Don't pass on checking Goodwill and other Thrift/2nd hand stores. Pawn Shops as well.

 

[VolNExile]

Thanks for the help. Scored a Garrard 95b, pioneer 626 and a pair of Utah 12" speakers for $150 today. The pioneer has an issue with the left channel I will have to sort out, buy overall good sound and a decent little vintage setup for my daughter to get started.

Nice start to grow a new audiophile!

 

[DD4ME]

Some images. Running it in mono for now and she is loving it. Sounds amazing for being from 70's and never being serviced.

 

[NorCalVol67]

Some images. Running it in mono for now and she is loving it. Sounds amazing for being from 70's and never being serviced.

Man, that receiver brings back memories.