School me on turntables - Page 2

Lemmy · 06-13-09, 12:03 AM

But ABSOLUTELY the most IMPORTANT thing that you need to remember about ANY turntable is that....IT IS NOT A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT!!!!

Suprmallet · 06-13-09, 03:19 AM

Haha. Don't worry, I'm not going to DJ with it.

Suprmallet · 06-17-09, 08:51 PM

While I was waiting for my turntable to arrive, my roommate announced that he had a brand new turntable. D'oh! So, until mine gets here, we've plugged his in. I'm playing Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy and the warmth and depth of the sound is unbelievable. Now I want some cabinet speakers. Sigh.

Suprmallet · 10-18-09, 07:31 PM

Does anyone have a recommendation for a good stand? I don't want to keep it on a TV dinner table anymore.

whaaat · 10-19-09, 11:15 AM

If you want to be a serious record nerd, I'd go with a Target (or something similar) wall mount. Eliminates floor vibrations (though slamming a door can cause the needle to skip as I have learned).

Suprmallet · 10-19-09, 03:33 PM

A wall mount for record players? Or is this a wall mount for something else that people are using for record players?

dick_grayson · 10-19-09, 03:45 PM

never seen a wall mount for a turntable.

Oliver Clothesoff · 10-19-09, 04:47 PM

They work pretty good. I couldn't fit it with my set-up or else I'd use one: http://www.musicdirect.com/product/74486

kefrank · 10-19-09, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by dick_grayson

never seen a wall mount for a turntable.

Mounting a turntable on a wall shelf that is secured to the studs is one of the best ways to isolate the turntable from unwanted vibrations (assuming the wall itself isn't affected by significant structural vibration). For the audiophile on a budget, you can just go to your local hardware store, get a shelf and brackets big enough to support your turntable and you're good to go. If money is no object, there are audiophile-grade turntable wall mounts that claim to be specifically designed to isolate the table from vibrations.

dick_grayson · 10-19-09, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by kefrank

Mounting a turntable on a wall shelf that is secured to the studs is one of the best ways to isolate the turntable from unwanted vibrations (assuming the wall itself isn't affected by significant structural vibration). For the audiophile on a budget, you can just go to your local hardware store, get a shelf and brackets big enough to support your turntable and you're good to go. If money is no object, there are audiophile-grade turntable wall mounts that claim to be specifically designed to isolate the table from vibrations.

that makes sense. unfortunately, my cat keeps jumping onto my av stand to swat at moving images on my tv. She's never done this until recently. I have my computer hooked up to my tv, so the mouse movement really gets her attention. I have this unit:

http://www.studiotech.com/products/c...f-3/index.html

and the turntable on top with the tv wall-mounted. The stand has optional shelves that can offer more space, but I don't know if there'd be enough clearance with the dust cover open. At least it would not allow the cat to stand on it.....

kefrank · 10-19-09, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by dick_grayson

that makes sense. unfortunately, my cat keeps jumping onto my av stand to swat at moving images on my tv. She's never done this until recently. I have my computer hooked up to my tv, so the mouse movement really gets her attention. I have this unit:

http://www.studiotech.com/products/c...f-3/index.html

and the turntable on top with the tv wall-mounted. The stand has optional shelves that can offer more space, but I don't know if there'd be enough clearance with the dust cover open. At least it would not allow the cat to stand on it.....

Yeah, a shelf is definitely not practical for all setups, but it is nice and effective if you can make it work.

I love that StudioTech stuff. I've been eyeing the Ultra series cabinets for my future home theater configuration.

Suprmallet · 10-19-09, 06:45 PM

Thanks for the suggestions, but I only have one spot (between my TV stand and my DVD spinner) to put a record stand, and it's an apartment, so I'm loathe to drill into the studs. I can't wall mount the TV since it's a DLP so putting it on top of my TV stand isn't an option. I was hoping to find a separate stand that doesn't have to be wall mounted.

dick_grayson · 10-20-09, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by kefrank

Yeah, a shelf is definitely not practical for all setups, but it is nice and effective if you can make it work.

I love that StudioTech stuff. I've been eyeing the Ultra series cabinets for my future home theater configuration.

The one I got was on clearance, for some reason, so it was only $99

I wouldn't pay $300 for it but for $99, it was too good to pass up. Of course, Fedex mishandled the box and there were scratches on two of the shelves, but Studiotech sent me two replacement for free. I get to keep the other two....which I could use if I needed an extra shelf. I'd just need to paint the corner and get the expansion tubes. I don't know if I have enough room under my plasma to fit another shelf though.

The studiotech people were very helpful and I'd buy from them again.

kefrank · 10-20-09, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Suprmallet

Thanks for the suggestions, but I only have one spot (between my TV stand and my DVD spinner) to put a record stand, and it's an apartment, so I'm loathe to drill into the studs. I can't wall mount the TV since it's a DLP so putting it on top of my TV stand isn't an option. I was hoping to find a separate stand that doesn't have to be wall mounted.

What's your budget?

If you're looking to go cheap, Target (the store, not the previously mentioned wall mount brand) has these modular cubes that are just the right size for holding records. You can do two side-by-side and/or on top of each other (depending on how much height and width you need) and then put your turntable on top. If you store a bunch of records inside, it'll be heavily weighted and resistant to vibration.

kefrank · 10-20-09, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by dick_grayson

The one I got was on clearance, for some reason, so it was only $99

I wouldn't pay $300 for it but for $99, it was too good to pass up. Of course, Fedex mishandled the box and there were scratches on two of the shelves, but Studiotech sent me two replacement for free. I get to keep the other two....which I could use if I needed an extra shelf. I'd just need to paint the corner and get the expansion tubes. I don't know if I have enough room under my plasma to fit another shelf though.

The studiotech people were very helpful and I'd buy from them again.

Sounds like you got a sweet deal. My only complaint with StudioTech is how pricey the stuff is. But it looks like it's worth it (and I'm willing to pay more to companies that have good customer service).

dick_grayson · 10-20-09, 01:28 PM

I got one from this place:

http://www.phonopreamps.com/

works very well with my Music Hall 2.2

whaaat · 10-20-09, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by nantaprong

I am also going to get a preamp, I guess 180$ will be worth it if the sound is really nice.

If you're planning to drop around $180 on a phono pre, I'd recommend this over the Bellari.

Suprmallet · 10-20-09, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by kefrank

What's your budget?

If you're looking to go cheap, Target (the store, not the previously mentioned wall mount brand) has these modular cubes that are just the right size for holding records. You can do two side-by-side and/or on top of each other (depending on how much height and width you need) and then put your turntable on top. If you store a bunch of records inside, it'll be heavily weighted and resistant to vibration.

You know what? That's perfect for what I need. Thanks!

06-13-09, 12:03 AM	#26
Lemmy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 304	Re: School me on turntables But ABSOLUTELY the most IMPORTANT thing that you need to remember about ANY turntable is that....IT IS NOT A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT!!!! __________________ "You people aren't making Christian music better, you're making rock music worse!" - Hank Hill

06-13-09, 03:19 AM	#27
Suprmallet Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: USS Enterprise Posts: 21,741	Re: School me on turntables Haha. Don't worry, I'm not going to DJ with it. __________________ Living Dead: So what you're saying is... no one died in the middle of your store when you told them they couldn't have a $10 plasma TV? I find that a little hard to swallow.

06-17-09, 08:51 PM	#28
Suprmallet Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: USS Enterprise Posts: 21,741	Re: School me on turntables While I was waiting for my turntable to arrive, my roommate announced that he had a brand new turntable. D'oh! So, until mine gets here, we've plugged his in. I'm playing Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy and the warmth and depth of the sound is unbelievable. Now I want some cabinet speakers. Sigh. __________________ Living Dead: So what you're saying is... no one died in the middle of your store when you told them they couldn't have a $10 plasma TV? I find that a little hard to swallow.

10-18-09, 07:31 PM	#29
Suprmallet Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: USS Enterprise Posts: 21,741	Re: School me on turntables Does anyone have a recommendation for a good stand? I don't want to keep it on a TV dinner table anymore. __________________ Living Dead: So what you're saying is... no one died in the middle of your store when you told them they couldn't have a $10 plasma TV? I find that a little hard to swallow.

10-19-09, 11:15 AM	#30
whaaat DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Balanced on the Biggest Wave Posts: 1,712	Re: School me on turntables If you want to be a serious record nerd, I'd go with a Target (or something similar) wall mount. Eliminates floor vibrations (though slamming a door can cause the needle to skip as I have learned). __________________ "I'm posting right now slathered in vaseline" - DeltaSigChi4 outrage, stupidity, comment? Last edited by whaaat; 10-19-09 at 11:19 AM.

10-19-09, 03:33 PM	#31
Suprmallet Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: USS Enterprise Posts: 21,741	Re: School me on turntables A wall mount for record players? Or is this a wall mount for something else that people are using for record players? __________________ Living Dead: So what you're saying is... no one died in the middle of your store when you told them they couldn't have a $10 plasma TV? I find that a little hard to swallow.

10-19-09, 03:45 PM	#32
dick_grayson DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Lyon Estates Posts: 10,487	Re: School me on turntables never seen a wall mount for a turntable.

10-19-09, 04:47 PM	#33
Oliver Clothesoff DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Illadelphia, PA Posts: 1,412	Re: School me on turntables They work pretty good. I couldn't fit it with my set-up or else I'd use one: http://www.musicdirect.com/product/74486

10-19-09, 06:45 PM	#37
Suprmallet Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: USS Enterprise Posts: 21,741	Re: School me on turntables Thanks for the suggestions, but I only have one spot (between my TV stand and my DVD spinner) to put a record stand, and it's an apartment, so I'm loathe to drill into the studs. I can't wall mount the TV since it's a DLP so putting it on top of my TV stand isn't an option. I was hoping to find a separate stand that doesn't have to be wall mounted. __________________ Living Dead: So what you're saying is... no one died in the middle of your store when you told them they couldn't have a $10 plasma TV? I find that a little hard to swallow.

10-20-09, 01:28 PM	#41
dick_grayson DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Lyon Estates Posts: 10,487	Re: School me on turntables I got one from this place: http://www.phonopreamps.com/ works very well with my Music Hall 2.2