Back to basics


With children educated, married, etc. ... I want to return to vinyl. Having thousands of excellent graded lp's not played in years, I'm looking to purchase a good 'starter' turntable, that is something not from Best Buy so to speak.

Where do I start? As a retiree the budget is somewhat limited. What can I expect with a purchase? With/without cartridge, base, arm etc...

Thanks. Richard
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Showing 1 response by kiko65

Don't know your budget but below find a list of plug and play tables to consider based on price range:

$100.00 Audio Technica AT PL60
$150.00 Denon DP-29F
$240.00 Audio Technica AT LP120-USB
$250.00 Music Hall USB-1
$330.00 Denon DP-300F
$350.00 Marantz TT42P
$399.00 Pro-ject Debut Carbon
$445.00 Rega RP1
$449.00 Music Hall MMF 2.2

However, having thousands of excellent graded lps, I strongly recommend that you start with at least the Pro-ject Debut Carbon which comes fitted with the excellent 2M Red. A better option would be the Rega RP1 with a better cart like the 2M red for around $550.00

The used marked has dozens of great choices between the $500.00 - $900 price range.

That said, the RP40 turntable currently selling in Audiogon for $995.00 is a STEAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!

RB303 Tonearm with steinless steel balance weight.
Custom matched TT-PSU.
Exclusive Red Silicon drive belt and Red Mat.
Exclusive Elys40 MM cartridge.
Aluminium foot trims and matching top brace.
Custom Titanium Plinth.

The TT-PSU sells for $395.00 alone, the RB303 for $595.00. The original price tag of this very limmited edition was $1,600.00

It has been in the market for a little while. Who knows, you may get it for much less.

Good luck and happy listening!