Gigantopithecus

im currently using a Numark PT-01 - portable turntable. It plays 33s, 45s, and 78s.

its super light weight, the damn thing is about the size of a 12" record.

it uses 6 DD batteries or just an AC 12v adapter.

the sound is also pretty good, you can hook it up to some computer speakers throught the headphone jack.

Gigantopithecus

http://www.numark.com/products/produ...overview&n=107

Sweet Baby James

I recently upgraded to the VPI Aries 3 with the JMW-10.5i tonearm. Awesome sound, but it damn well better be for the money that I paid.

UncleGramps

I have one of those "retro style" combination record player/CD/cassette player/radio deals. Kinda cheesy, but I'm not too concerned about turntable quality so I like it. I think this is the one I have (or at least one very similar to this):

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....&ref=06&loc=01

The Numark one looks cool, but their site is terrible in terms of how they handle links to individual products. Your link points to a generic product page instead of the PT-01. I had to navigate to it through the Products link, and I couldn't figure out any way to directly link to the PT-01.

BobDole42

nice! I have always wanted to get into vinyl, but haven't yet due to the high cost of entry for a good table. I may in a few years though.

Gigantopithecus

wasnt able to fix the link.

anyways, the numark pt-o1 is a pretty good turntable to begin with. and it's about $100, i got mine for $89 at a local record store.

The Bus

I was very close to getting one then imagined spending $100/week on vinyl and stepped back from the abyss.

UncleGramps

Not your fault - their site apparently just isn't very link-friendly.

Nice topic btw - it's cool to see that there's still interest in vinyl and turntables these days.

costanza187

I actually have one, I think the brand is Crosley? It is part of one of those "retro" stereo units that I bought based on looks alone... I have only used the CD player in it however.

fender69

Turntable: Music Hall MMF-5
http://www.needledoctor.com/s.nl/it....2&category=351

Preamp: Bellari VP129
http://www.needledoctor.com/s.nl/it....f?category=401

Amp: Dared VP-16
http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/dared2/vp16.html

Speakers: Swan 6.2
http://www.theaudioinsider.com/cgi-b...der/sw6.2.html

Cables: DIY Cat-5 cables
http://www.venhaus1.com/diycatfivecables.html

Interconnects: DIY Silver Interconnects
http://www.venhaus1.com/diysilverinterconnects.html

Overall I'm very happy with this setup. The room is a bit small for the speakers but I wanted something I will have for a long time and I'll eventually get a bigger space. I do spend way too much on LPs though.

Mr. Cinema

I have some vinyl, but I need a new turntable. Are any of the ones that are found at Circuit City or Best Buy worth purchasing?

whaaat

Nice.

fender, how do you like your Bellari? I've been thinking about getting a separate phono stage.

My setup:

Rega Planar 2 (planning to do the motor upgrade at some point)
Shure V15 cart
McIntosh C20 pre-amp/phono stage
Motu 2408mkII sound card

for doing my needle drops.

fender69

I really like it. I keep it set at about 50% and it really warms up the sound without diminishing the highs. For the cost I'm very happy with it and eventually I do plan on getting a few other tubes.

Josh-da-man

I use an Aiwa turntable that came with an Aiwa bookshelf system I bought about five years ago.

I have the turntable hooked up with a different system, though. (It was a seperate component from the rest of the bookshelf system.)

wendersfan

I have two Technics, which are each 25+ years old.

Gigantopithecus

yeah, i had to sell my 2 technics. they were taking up too much space, but theyre great especially if your spinning....they can take a beating.

Sweet Baby James

If my ship ever comes in, this table would be mine-

www.teresaudio.com/t-360.html .

Sdallnct

I currently owe a Rega Planar 3 w/Rega arm. Sadly, I don't have it hooked up right now. Considering putting it in my media room....

Mr. Kite!

I'm getting one of these soon. Supposed to be pretty sweet for the "low" price of $299
http://www.musicdirect.com/products/...ku=ASUMDEBUTII

whaaat

Looks pretty much like an unbranded Rega. You'll be happy.

SoSpacey

I have an Onkyo that is about 20 years old in my main listening area.

I have 2 x Technics 1200 M5Gs in my DJ set-up.

I am a vinyl whore.

Gigantopithecus

listening to the Dead Kennedys right now

DJLinus

I have two Technics 1200's. Haven't touched them in a couple of years, though (they're in storage up in Ohio). Can't wait until I am in a more permanent place and I finally have my "media room".

spinning plates

gf bought me an audio technica at-pl120 for my birthday.

Heartagram

Just had my first vinyl delivered to me in the mail the other day, now it is just a matter of money before i get a turntable to play it on. I will probably pick up more records even though I still do not own a table.