Entry level vinyl setup.

[George K]

I'm planning Christmas...

SIL and D4 are interested in vinyl. If I wanted to get them a Christmas gift - turntable, amp, speakers, what would you recommend for a nice (but not too nice) setup for them?

[Klaus]

@george-k said in Entry level vinyl setup.:

what would you recommend for a nice (but not too nice) setup for them?

The most important thing I would recommend is a setup to convert vinyl to MP3, such that they don't have to bother with the vinyl anymore and can enjoy the benefits of digital audio formats.

[George K]

@klaus oh, yeah. I have zero vinyl here. In fact, I have zero CDs too.

There are so many people obsessed with vinyl even though I don't understand Mark them. But, that's not the point.

They'd like it (and probably get disappointed after a few years), so I'm wondering what's a good setup.

[Klaus]

I'm just joking and pulling Mark's leg, so don't listen to me (obviously)

[Mik]

I have plenty of vinyl, and a turntable. Just haven’t had it running in 30 years. Still lots of CDs here. Never quite got into the device mode.

[Rainman]

@mik said in Entry level vinyl setup.:

I have plenty of vinyl, and a turntable. Just haven’t had it running in 30 years. Still lots of CDs here. Never quite got into the device mode.

Yeah, me too, and millions more that followed our leadership.

For vinyl, something everyone needs: a vinyl cushion for an otherwise uncomfortable hardwood chair.

[Kincaid]

My daughter got a TEAC TN-280BT with a walnut base. It's a 2-Speed Analog Turntable with Phono EQ and Bluetooth. Came with a cartridge - I think AudioTechnica?

She paired that with Edifier bookshelf speakers that have an internal amp so she didn't need a separate amp or receiver.

It is certainly loud enough for her room. Turntable was about $250 and the speakers maybe $150-200?

[mark]

https://www.turntablelab.com/products/audio-technica-at-lp120-usb-turntable-kanto-yu4-speakers-package-ttl-setup

[George K]

@mark said in Entry level vinyl setup.:

https://www.turntablelab.com/products/audio-technica-at-lp120-usb-turntable-kanto-yu4-speakers-package-ttl-setup

I thought it was $620 for just the turntable, but it includes speakers.

A bit more than I want to spend. THey're not, by any stretch, audiophiles. I think they're just looking for the cache' of "being hip."

OTOH, G2 will be 3 years old at that time, so it might not be a great idea, LOL.

[Jolly]

Audio-technica makes an entry level turntable for somewhere around $120. Couple that with a name brand entry level receiver and a couple of decent budget speakers...You'll have a versatile, decent system at a price above your budget.

[mark]

@george-k said in Entry level vinyl setup.:

@mark said in Entry level vinyl setup.:

https://www.turntablelab.com/products/audio-technica-at-lp120-usb-turntable-kanto-yu4-speakers-package-ttl-setup

I thought it was $620 for just the turntable, but it includes speakers.

A bit more than I want to spend. THey're not, by any stretch, audiophiles. I think they're just looking for the cache' of "being hip."

OTOH, G2 will be 3 years old at that time, so it might not be a great idea, LOL.

That is not an audiophile setup. lol It's very basic. Competent components, but everything is in the "entry level".

[Klaus]

How about skipping the vinyl and going straight to a vintage gramophone instead? It's even less convenient, the sound is even worse, and the selection of music is even smaller - which means that it is better in every way! I think you can get a "made in China" fake vintage gramophone for 100 bucks or so.

[Doctor Phibes]

Just hire them a string quarter for the weekend.

@klaus said in Entry level vinyl setup.:

How about skipping the vinyl and going straight to a vintage gramophone instead? It's even less convenient, the sound is even worse, and the selection of music is even smaller - which means that it is better in every way! I think you can get a "made in China" fake vintage gramophone for 100 bucks or so.

Alternatively, you could hire them a string quartet for the weekend.