Newbie needs advice


Hello everybody,

I just have a basic question and need an advice. I got bored with my computer speakers and felt like I need to get something better than what I already had. I was looking at different options and everything out there seemed boring as hell and without a character. So I came up with this idea of getting a vintage Marantz and a pair of bookshelf speakers. So I found this Marantz Model 2220B $130 and a pair of Polk bookshelfs $100. For some reason a vintage Marantz or Sansui was always something I wanted to get and this seemed like a perfect opportunity, and while the 2220B might not be the best of the bunch Marantz released in the 70s I read it has a pretty decent phono stage. Oddly enough a turntable is another thing I wanted to explore, as a side hobby only, so this seems like a perfect opportunity to get started.
So the question is what turntable would you guys recommend? Can be vintage, must be cheap, has to "move me". Any recommendations?

Great thanks!
topsel

Showing 2 responses by lowrider57

TTs dont need to be expensive or complicated if you are new to vinyl.

google Needle Doctor to see all the possibilities.
I suggest staying away from vintage, since you may need to spend $ to get them up to spec. I recommend a "plug and play" TT. Also, budget tables will come with a cartridge.
"On the needledoctor website I read a lot of good reviews about the Denon DP300F. Is this any good? I'm asking because with my connections I can get one for about $260 brand new. Any comments?"

That's a very good price to get u into the world of vinyl. I can't speak to that particular TT, but Denon makes some very good cartridges. Seems to be a good starter table, but a poor stock cart.
Have u seen these reviews.....

http://reviews.cnet.com/turntables/denon-dp-300f-turntable/4505-7860_7-31966705.html

http://www.amazon.com/Denon-DP-300F-Automatic-Analog-Turntable/product-reviews/B000FMNBXG