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Points: 840 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 25 2007 at 02:39
Thanks everyone who has posted so far, I'll look into the Project Debut Mk3 and the USB version of it (christmas is coming up pretty soon....)

I'm off to bed though, so I'll check tomorrow

Also, I can get one that is more expensive, I just used $200 as a kind of reference, but I wouldn't mind investing a little bit more in one.





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Points: 37575 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 24 2007 at 20:03
Originally posted by Slartibartfast Slartibartfast wrote:

Interesting question. 

Back in the day I think Dual was one of the highest regarded turntable manufacturers.  I had one, it was very nice.  When I tried to buy a new one not too long ago, I only found one place locally and they only had one model and I don't like it so I won't mention it.  Unfortunately at the moment I have no means to use it as I don't have any functioning amplifiers with an LP hookup or a preamp.
Yes, Dual have taken a dramatic turn for the worse (along with Wharfedale Cry) - definitely one to avoid.
 
/edit: no modern amps have Phono input - I use a QED pre-amp that only cost about £30 and that works just fine.


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Interesting question. 

Back in the day I think Dual was one of the highest regarded turntable manufacturers.  I had one, it was very nice.  When I tried to buy a new one not too long ago, I only found one place locally and they only had one model and I don't like it so I won't mention it.  Unfortunately at the moment I have no means to use it as I don't have any functioning amplifiers with an LP hookup or a preamp.
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Originally posted by asimplemistake asimplemistake wrote:

So I'm looking for a turntable so I can listen to my records in my bedroom (instead of with the player upstairs), and I'd like to get a good one, but I have no idea what to get/what brands are trusted/anything. 

I am not looking for anything super amazing, just a record player that will sound good and not scratch up my records.  I do NOT want a turntable for DJing, but just for listening (I believe that means I should get a belt drive but I dont know for sure).

Now I would like it if I could get one that also converts records to mp3s or whatever, but I dont know much about this technology, or what to get.

Can anyone recommend some good turntables for around $200 that kinda fit what I'm looking for?

I would avoid the "plastic" USB turntables such as those sold by Ion as the mechanics are poor and the Analogue to Digital converters in them are lower quality than your average PC Soundcard.
 
For $200 you should be able to get a reasonable belt-drive from Sony or Pioneer.
 
The Project Debut Mk3 retails at aprox £150 ($300) but you might find one cheaper if you shop around (other colours available Wink) - a quick google should find a supplier.
 
They do a USB version of this but that is double your budget.
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So I'm looking for a turntable so I can listen to my records in my bedroom (instead of with the player upstairs), and I'd like to get a good one, but I have no idea what to get/what brands are trusted/anything. 

I am not looking for anything super amazing, just a record player that will sound good and not scratch up my records.  I do NOT want a turntable for DJing, but just for listening (I believe that means I should get a belt drive but I dont know for sure).

Now I would like it if I could get one that also converts records to mp3s or whatever, but I dont know much about this technology, or what to get.

Can anyone recommend some good turntables for around $200 that kinda fit what I'm looking for?







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