All I want for Xmas is a new record player and a decent sound system. Suggestions?

SpectralJulianIsNotDead · 11.23.2007, 04:47 PM

Nothing expensive. I'd love a nice technics, but no way I'd get one.

█████████ · 11.23.2007, 05:45 PM

get a dual.

SpectralJulianIsNotDead · 11.23.2007, 05:49 PM

What model?

I'd prefer something with all the features of an SL-1200 but cheaper.

racehorse · 11.23.2007, 08:04 PM

as in a hifi system?
you probably need a good amp and good speakers.
marantz do decent amplifiers and they are not too expensive.
for speakers - if you look around in hifi stores, and look at the ads, you might find some second hand bargains. i picked up a pair of gorgeous 12" by 20" 1977 tannoy speakers for £80 ($160). it seems that lots of silly people sell off their old hifi systems to make way for the digital revolution. you can get some amazing bargains.

i play my marantz amplifier (PM4400 - should be about $200 new) through these and they sound just divine.

█████████ · 11.23.2007, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SpectralJulianIsNotDead

What model?

I'd prefer something with all the features of an SL-1200 but cheaper.

oh, sorry... then forget about it, since similar models probably would cost about the same or more.

i'm not sure, but i guess that if you want something like a sl 1200, you wont find bargains, i'm afraid, and price difference wont worth it.

Tokolosh · 11.23.2007, 08:47 PM

Numark turntables come close and are cheaper.

SpectralJulianIsNotDead · 11.24.2007, 12:55 AM

Looks like the 1600MKII is a good value.

I'll probably ask for that and then have my Dad look around for used stereo equipment. Even if I don't get the best stereo equipment, I can upgrade later. The important part it the turntable. I'm tired of garage sale POS turntables.

pbradley · 11.24.2007, 03:49 AM

There's a nice Crosley turntable for cheap on craigslist that I might pick up.

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racehorse 100% Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 784	as in a hifi system? you probably need a good amp and good speakers. marantz do decent amplifiers and they are not too expensive. for speakers - if you look around in hifi stores, and look at the ads, you might find some second hand bargains. i picked up a pair of gorgeous 12" by 20" 1977 tannoy speakers for £80 ($160). it seems that lots of silly people sell off their old hifi systems to make way for the digital revolution. you can get some amazing bargains. i play my marantz amplifier (PM4400 - should be about $200 new) through these and they sound just divine. __________________ She holds the room up by talk alone
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