Want to buy a turntable and records?

yes there allot consider if wanting records , buying new turntable.

first great being able buy several records price of 1 or 2 cd's. makes sure buy records in decent shape, no scratches, , disc looks nice , shinny indicates allot of wear if dull looking. @ center spindle see clean marks indication of amount of play has gotten.

far turntables, makes sense invest as can afford in turntable setup, because there allot of poor sounding cheap turntables on market don't caught in them. makes no sense usb turntable take wonderful sounding analog music , convert digital, whats point.

analog turntable not need decent turntable need either hook phonostage (either built in receiver or integrated amplifier, or separate unit). phonostage device both amplifies low level signal phonocartridge, , re-equalizes signal flat frequency responce. done more music onto record, , assure cartridge can track groves without distortion.

best buy in budget turntables of rega models. start rp-1 @ $450. sound amazingly , compete more expensive turntables. key putting cartridge on , putting on solid stand has no suspension. thing better turntables not have suspension, stand or shelf mandatory.

on turntable contributes sound quality, motor, bearing, platter, plinth, , tonearm , 1 of main parts of rega turntables exceptional money.

can find turntables used on sites audiogon, have carefull , know looking for.

kevin
40 years high end audio video specialist

anything should know when buying turntable? average prices, brands? appreciated!

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