Frederic Petitpas Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 [........] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moseph Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Depends entirely on whether it's a decent model or not. If you can get a model number, Google should be able to tell you. Keep in mind that you might need a preamp with phono input to use it -- unless it's a crummy turntable, it probably doesn't have a built-in preamp. You'll probably also need to replace the stylus. But definitely don't buy it unless you know what you're getting -- I got a decent turntable on eBay (Technics SL-DL5, if anyone cares) for $60 several years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverCoat Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 If the belt and the cartridge are alright, and he's willing to sell you the amp too, $100 isn't bad. Typically at my store if we get a turntable in we'll put it out for $15-25, depending on how nice it is. The amp is essential to actually hear the audio but you don't need the preamp, the amp can power it just fine. I have a technics QL12 from the 80s and it's scifi as fuck, amped by my dad's old Sony amplifier, really nice. I hope you got some speakers already! Also, if you're starting a record collection, go troll some thrift stores, you'll be surprised what you can pick up for a dollar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilhead Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Why would you buy some ancient turn table that probably needs a cartridge replacement (which you will NEVER find) and plenty of mechanical wear when you can buy a brand new one for the same price? If he was saying $50 or less possibly but not for a hundred. Just buy one off of Amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moseph Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Well are the new one full analogue ? Every record player is full analog. There is no such thing as a digital record player unless you count the ones that include USB hookups to easily transfer vinyl rips to a computer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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