Technics SL-BD20D?



I'd like to buy an inexpensive turntable and I'm think of Technics SL-BD20D. It sells in $130 at Amazon.com. Since this is my very first turntable, I do not want to do lots of calibration (I just want to buy one and use it). In addition, I just want to buy an inexpensive one and try, then upgrade later.

Does anybody have an oppinion about SL-BD20D? Can anybody recommend a better choice at about $100-$150? Thanks.
silvmoon

Showing 1 response by bomarc

It's the only choice under $150 complete. (Everything else comes with a heavy-tracking, proprietary cartridge that will slowly grind your discs to powder.)

If you can stretch it, however, a much better value is the SL-BD22, available at www.jandr.com for $170, without a cartridge. A Grado p-mount will run you <$50 more (and will be a snap to install). The better motor on the 22 and the Grado cart will make for a much better sounding rig than the 20, which means you'll be able to stand it longer before succumbing to the upgrade bug.