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Thread: I Know Nothing, Please Help |
    
New member Username: Lauries
Washington,
DC
United States
Post Number: 1
Registered: Nov-08
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| Posted on Sunday, November 23, 2008 - 09:19 pm: |
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I'm looking to buy my first ever turntable. I have no equipment to start off with, know practically nothing about stereo equipment and have an extremely limited budget ($200-300 probably). I just need to know what basic equipment I need to listen to vinyl, all the components, including speakers, and also briefly what each thing is (I hear these terms thrown out but really don't know what it all means). I really honestly have no idea where to start. I care very much about sound quality. Obviously I have a strict budget to bear in mind but would rather pay more for something better. Any help/recommendations would be greatly appreciated. |
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Gold Member Username: Mike3
Wylie,
Tx
USA
Post Number: 1566
Registered: May-06
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| Posted on Sunday, November 23, 2008 - 10:12 pm: |
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Laurie, you have a significantly limited budget. You need a turntable, a receiver with phono for one of its options, and two speakers or headphones, whichever you require. If you buy speakers ask them for some wire and have them show you how to hook them up. Shorting out speaker wire could fry both speakers and receiver.
For quality at a discount check pawn shops (barter heavily) or resale shops, perhaps a Goodwill, or garage sales.
To get an idea of what is out there do a search on the internet or take a look at these;
http://www.needledoctor.com/Gemini-Turntable-TT-01-mkII-Turntables-for-DJs;jsessionid=0a0101431f4361d0bc1574b24e71b518c05969d66997.e3eTax4KaN0Le34Pa38Ta38 Nbxv0?sc=2&category=484
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=cart_accessories&A=details&Q=& sku=543899&is=REG
go about half way down on the page this link takes you to;
http://www.oaktreeent.com/Stereo_Speakers.htm
Or else just get headphones for now and pick up speakers later when you have time. |
Platinum Member Username: Jan_b_vigne
Dallas,
TX
Post Number: 13121
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Monday, November 24, 2008 - 03:59 pm: |
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Nothing wrong with the pawn shop route if you know what you're doing and can get some advice on the stuff you find before you part with cash. Otherwise ...
At minimum you'll need something in the way of speakers or headphones to make sound. I've heard these, http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8289167&type=product&id=1172277277 943 and they sound quite good for the money. They don't have deep bass but they are well balanced over most of the music's range. If you place them in corners or against a wall, you will gain a litle oomph in the bottom octaves until you have more available funds for better sound. But the mid's are nice and that's where 90% of the real music is anyway.
You can buy an inexpensive receiver to begin with. This one works and makes for one stop shopping and a service center if needed, http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8254612&st=stereo+receiver&lp=2&ty pe=product&cp=1&id=1169512582154
Then you need a turntable, I would suggest a Dual but they are hard to come by since not many people part with a working Dual, http://www.audioclassics.com/detail.php3?detail=CS1245&nav=cat.
If you find one it should go for well under $100. A pre owned Technics or vintage 1970's table will do but stay away from the crap that's made from plastic.
You will get the most performance from a "manual" turntable but the least convenience. With a manual table, you have to move the tonearm on and off the record. With a semi-automatic the arm lifts at the end of the side. A fully automatic table moves the arm all over the place but costs more and has more to go wrong. You might find something at a garage sale or thrift shop that works and fits your budget or ...
http://buy.audiogon.com/cgia/fsb.pl?anlg&1&ctg&st1
Then you need a phono pre amp to plug the turntable into; http://www.phonopreamps.com/
That will just about use up a $300 budget but will get you music and a system that can grow as you get more funds.
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Gold Member Username: Mike3
Wylie,
Tx
USA
Post Number: 1569
Registered: May-06
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| Posted on Monday, November 24, 2008 - 05:10 pm: |
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The Best Buy links above appear to only go to their home page. |
Platinum Member Username: Jan_b_vigne
Dallas,
TX
Post Number: 13123
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 - 12:56 am: |
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Those B@stards!
The speakers are, "Sony - 5-1/4" 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair)
Model: SSB1000 | SKU: 8289167
Up to 120 watts maximum input power; HOP woofer; sound reproduction to 50kHz
4.6 of 5 (32 reviews)
The receiver is the house brand Insignia, Insignia® - 200W 2.0-Ch. Stereo Receiver
Model: NS-R2000
SKU: 8254612
Reg. Price: $112.99 You Save: $11.30
Sale: $101.69
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New member Username: Jack521
ShenZhen,
GuangDong
China
Post Number: 1
Registered: Dec-08
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| Posted on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 - 01:47 am: |
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this is jack from china,we are special R&D the mini speaker.it is can use for the ipod,mobile phone,mp3/4 and so on ,pls contact me :jack.zeng66@gmail.com } |
Silver Member Username: Soundgame
Richmond Hill Toronto ...,
Ontario
Canada
Post Number: 378
Registered: Jun-08
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| Posted on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 - 08:06 am: |
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Stay away from Jack Zeng@gmail. That little device will keep you occupied and engaged in listening to you music for about 1 minute; mostly because you'll be wondering how that ring-tone quality of sound can come out of something that looks like Darth Vader's Yo-Yo. LOL! |
Silver Member Username: Stryvn
Wisconsin
Post Number: 943
Registered: Dec-06
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| Posted on Thursday, December 18, 2008 - 05:00 pm: |
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LOL.....
1.3 billion people in China. I got 50 bucks says not one of em is really named "Jack".
But the Yo-Yo looks nice, anyway. |
Silver Member Username: Soundgame
Richmond Hill Toronto ...,
Ontario
Canada
Post Number: 405
Registered: Jun-08
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| Posted on Thursday, December 18, 2008 - 11:59 pm: |
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A yo-you that doubled as a MP3 player I might pay for...say $5. But now that I've mentioned Darth Vader, Jack's gonna have George Lucas after him for royalties. Jack Zeng...are you afraid...no...you will be, you will be. |
Gold Member Username: Nickelbut10
Post Number: 2186
Registered: Jun-07
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| Posted on Friday, December 19, 2008 - 08:02 am: |
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FuckingIPODbullshit. Jack, that thing looks like the biggest piece of crap I have ever seen come out of china. And pretty much everything coming out of china is crap. That says a lot.lol. Way to post an I Pod ad in a forum where people actually like to listen to their music in a proper environment. |
Platinum Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 11274
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Saturday, December 20, 2008 - 05:17 pm: |
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All better now guys?
You know it is a bot post, right? |
Gold Member Username: Dmitchell
Ottawa,
Ontario
Canada
Post Number: 2343
Registered: Feb-07
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| Posted on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 - 09:56 pm: |
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OK, I gotta start hanging out in the phono section. Just for the hilarious posts. |
Silver Member Username: Soundgame
Richmond Hill Toronto,
Ontario
Canada
Post Number: 716
Registered: Jun-08
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| Posted on Monday, March 30, 2009 - 08:31 am: |
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Yeah Dave, we aim to please.
Too bad we did hear back from that chap selling his darkside of the Force yo-yo. LOL. |
