So I am looking for an upgrade from a cheap crosley I bought for Black Friday which is better between these 2. Also I am too stupid to do any upgrades on a turntable right now as I’m just getting into it so I am just looking for one that I can plug and play. If there is any other turntables you recommend I’m open to other options.

My brand new AT LP60X is scratching all of my records. At the end of the side, it will drag the needle all the way across the record, but I assume it is supposed to lift the needle before returning to its stand. If anyone knows what's up, please help!

Hey everyone,

My kid bent my Ortofon 2M Black stylus. I was hoping for a recommendation on a replacement cart or if I should just replace the stylus. If the recommendation is to replace the styuls, would it be worthwhile to replace it with the 2M Black LVB 250 stylus?

I'm looking to spend about ~$1,200 or less.

I listen to Rock/alternative mainly, and classical second.

Here is my setup:
Technics SL-1200GR
Parks Audio Budgie Phono Preamp
Parks Audio Step Up Transformer
Schiit Ragnarok 2 Fully Loaded

Thank you!

https://preview.redd.it/inxu15uqxuge1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6988150135b5bf0c80859ba6f1657ab9a528886a

I have a sony ps lx250h. This is a Stanton str8 60 they are asking 95. Is it an upgrade

Looking to get my first vinyl player setup. Anyone have any suggestions on the best beginner setup? Trying to stay around 2k budget but am flexible if the upgrades were truly worth it. Any recs or advice is appreciated as I am just getting into this hobby!

I currently have a victrola suitcase… I’ve had multiple experiences of skipping, and recently the motor completely crapped out on me. I cannot get the speed right to play my records, it’s either too fast or too slow. Anyways , I’m a hugggee music nerd and aspiring audiophile. I have a dream of owning a really nice listening room someday, so I’m looking at options for an upgrade. Right now I’m between a Fluance rt82 and a Denon DP 300F. If I get a rt82 ($299) I’d have to buy an $100 pre amp which ends up costing just under what a DP 300F is priced for. How does quality compare against these two machines ? Thanks in advance :)

I just bought a Goldring GR1 made in England with what seems to be the original Elektra cartridge. I plugged it up ancld connected to my receiver but it's playing really quiet. I cleaned the cartridge and didn't find a pre amp on the unit anywhere. Is there anything it could be besides a worn out cartridge? Could the tone arm be bad? How would I know the difference?

I know the 81 uses a different cartridge, and a slightly different material for the plinth, but is that it?

Would I notice a difference since it's my first table?

Is the 81 worth 70$ more?

I’m looking to upgrade my turntable. My AT-LP 60 has been okay but it is ready for an upgrade. My speakers are KEF Q-150s run by a Sony STR-DH190. Contenders are both vintage Technics:

SL-Q300 for $170 with an unknown cartridge off Craigslist; or SL-1400 Mk1 with Ortofon blue cartridge for $299 from a reputable shop with a 30 day warranty.

The 1400 comes without a dust cover. I’ll probably buy a replacement if I go with the 1400. If I go with the Q300 I would buy a new cartridge.

I primarily listen to Paul McCartney, the Beatles, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift and the Killers. I like the automatic feature of my current system but want to have a more robust turntable free of unnecessary skips and better speed control.

O wise ones, which would you recommend?

I followed this guide from years ago but the recordings come out super strange where only vocals show up and they sound super scuffed

https://www.reddit.com/r/audiotechnica/comments/fuj0p8/accidentally_bought_the_atlp60_without_usb/?rdt=34790

Not sure what I'm doing wrong or if there's more recent and reliable ways to do this? Or do I just need to bite the bullet and upgrade to a USB AT. Mainly to record songs that are vinyl exclusives like b-sides and whatnot

I recently got a turntable and I thought the record I got with it was just warped and I got another one yesterday and it was warped as well and I noticed the part that spin (sorry don’t know the name ) was spinning unevenly and that was causing the records to warp does anyone know how to fix this issue?

Update:

I ended up buying this one because it has speakers included and I one of my friends, who is an audio engineer, said this would be the best starter set that also looks cool. Thank you everyone for your suggestions and I really appreciate the kindness.
https://a.co/d/drfqrxA

Hey guys,

after not having a turntable for quite some years now, I decided I wanted to buy one again.

After researching a bit I found two possible candidates for my budget (up to ~350€, though I'd rather keep it under 300€):

The Sony PS-LX310BT and the Audio Technica AT-LP70XBT.

I am located in Germany and I think this is where the problem starts as the AT-LP70XBT is not available ANYWHERE. I searched the most obscure Hi-Fi websites I could find and it's not on stock anywhere. I even called a "local" Hi-Fi shop but to no avail.

Hence my question, should I go for the Sony one which as far as I've seen is qualitatively worse and also worse w.r.t upgrades (as you can't upgrade the stylus), or should I wait for the Audio Technica to be back in stock at some point?

Is there a secret third option for a turntable? I'd really like it to have a built-in phono preamp as well as Bluetooth capability as I don't think I could seperate my speakers from my turntable otherwise, as space is limited in my living room.

Thanks in advance!

I purchased a Rega Planar 2 turntable in the late 1990s. Somewhere along the way I boxed it up and drifted away from vinyl. I'd like to get it working again. My first problem is, the counterweight for the tone arm has gone missing. I've been looking at the tone arm with a magnifying glass and can't find a part number, but all parts should be original.

My turntable looks like this one (same green logo and power switch) and the tone arm looks the same too. Where can I find the part number for the tone arm? I've been looking but haven't found a number. If I have an RB250, is this the counterweight to get?

The amplifier I used to use with the Rega stopped working. What type of setup do I need between the turntable and speakers? I'm not looking for a full home stereo, just something to get some nice sound from records and into a set of speakers. I have a pair of 8-ohm tower speakers that I'd like to use.

I've been away from vinyl for a while, thanks for any help on what are probably some basic questions.

Hello I have an Audio-Technica AT-LP60X that I bought last year, I am thinking of placing a cork felt this is 3 mm, I note that the felt mat that comes from the factory is thinner, I do not know if the cork felt to be a little thicker can affect the needle and uncalibrate the arm of the turntable or affect another type of problem with LP records.

I've got a Dual 1264 that has a Shure M97 and a Jico SAS/B on it.

When I zero out my tone arm and try to balance, in order to keep the balance level, I need to add some slight weight over the cartridge, and then i can add the tracking force.

Currently using pieces of painters tape but I have to be doing something wrong. Is it possible the counter weight is set too far back or is there another setting Im completely missing?

I believe the Shure M97 is a common cartridge for the table, and was installed when i purchased it 24 years ago.

I have a slightly used Retrolife R609 suitcase record player and I initially got it without the power cord. I ordered a generic 5V 1A adapter and connected it, but it doesn't seem to be on/working when I switch it on. Any advice on how to proceed?

As stated I have the Pro-ject Debut SB with an Ortofon 10 stylus. I would ideally like something with auto-lift of the tonearm when the record has finished. Would I get much more then I've got for £300 in terms of sound and features, or should I go ahead and save a bit more?

And how do they compare to my "modern" SONY PS-LX310BT