Can anyone that still uses Vinyl help me? - Blu-ray Forum

steve_99101 · 05-04-2009, 05:56 AM

i'm new to the world of vinyl. my friend's had one for some time and it's time for me to finally buy my first record player. i was curious if anyone can point me in the right direction. i'm looking for a good but affordable turntable for beginners.

this is what i'm leaning towards:
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-PS-LX300U...=cm_cr_pr_pb_t

also i don't have a stereo, the only system i have set up is through my computer speakers. its a nice one. but can i hook up my record player through my computer system and play it through my speakers? again i am a noob sorry if these are stupid questions.

any help will be greatly appreciated. thanks!

Johnny Vinyl · 05-04-2009, 10:54 AM

Hi Steve,

Some of us never left the world of vinyl and most likely never will. With the resurgence of the format now taking place, this is a very exciting time for us and newcomers alike. Guys like richteer (Rich), naturephoto1 (Rich) and myself have almost 100 years of collecting and listening to vinyl combined. I guess the three of us could be considered Blu-ray.com's most vocal vinyl proponants, but there are others as well.

To answer your question about the Sony you pointed to, yes it can be connected to your computer as it is a USB table. However, all TT's can be connected to a computer. I had mine hooked up years ago to a 2-Channel Amplifier connected to my PC. I used it only for transferring some of my vinyl to digital.

Although I would personally not recommend the TT you are looking at or any others that are USB based or in this price range, it may for now be your best choice. If you were looking to get into 2-Channel audio somewhere down the road, I'd suggest upping the ante and buying something like the Pro-Ject Debut III. Can you up your budget?

Regardless of what you decide, welcome to the world of vinyl and if you have any questions, please ask and come back to this forum section for interesting reads and information.

John

petenad · 05-04-2009, 01:07 PM

Yes we who love vinyl love it alot. I've had Technics over the years and the DJ's in the club I ran used them so here's a link that may help.
http://www.axemusic.com/search.asp?s...ics+turntables

naturephoto1 · 05-04-2009, 01:15 PM

Some websites that have turntables that you may wish to consider are the following:

http://www.musicdirect.com/
http://www.needledoctor.com/
http://www.elusivedisc.com/
http://store.acousticsounds.com/

Rich

richteer · 05-04-2009, 03:36 PM

Hi Steve,

I Second John's recommendation to avoid the Sony and go for the Pro-Ject Devut III USB if your budget permits (stretch it as far as you can!). But a better route would be to eschew a USB interface altogether and get yourself a cheap phono stage. Plug the output of that into your computer's line in, and you should be set to go. Not only will the sound quality likely be better, but should you get bitten by the vinyl bug, you won't have to start over again.

Have fun!

steve_99101 · 05-04-2009, 04:52 PM

thanks guys for all your help. i am very excited to begin my journey with vinyl. unfortunately for now the Pro-Ject Devut III is a bit out of my price range although i'm sure its the best of the best like you guys say. i was trying to find something under or around $150 that would be the best TT for beginners. would you guys have any recommendations instead of the Sony?

05-04-2009, 05:56 AM	#1
steve_99101 Special Member Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:155 Trading Score:313	Can anyone that still uses Vinyl help me? i'm new to the world of vinyl. my friend's had one for some time and it's time for me to finally buy my first record player. i was curious if anyone can point me in the right direction. i'm looking for a good but affordable turntable for beginners. this is what i'm leaning towards: http://www.amazon.com/Sony-PS-LX300U...=cm_cr_pr_pb_t also i don't have a stereo, the only system i have set up is through my computer speakers. its a nice one. but can i hook up my record player through my computer system and play it through my speakers? again i am a noob sorry if these are stupid questions. any help will be greatly appreciated. thanks!

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05-04-2009, 10:54 AM	#2
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	Hi Steve, Some of us never left the world of vinyl and most likely never will. With the resurgence of the format now taking place, this is a very exciting time for us and newcomers alike. Guys like richteer (Rich), naturephoto1 (Rich) and myself have almost 100 years of collecting and listening to vinyl combined. I guess the three of us could be considered Blu-ray.com's most vocal vinyl proponants, but there are others as well. To answer your question about the Sony you pointed to, yes it can be connected to your computer as it is a USB table. However, all TT's can be connected to a computer. I had mine hooked up years ago to a 2-Channel Amplifier connected to my PC. I used it only for transferring some of my vinyl to digital. Although I would personally not recommend the TT you are looking at or any others that are USB based or in this price range, it may for now be your best choice. If you were looking to get into 2-Channel audio somewhere down the road, I'd suggest upping the ante and buying something like the Pro-Ject Debut III. Can you up your budget? Regardless of what you decide, welcome to the world of vinyl and if you have any questions, please ask and come back to this forum section for interesting reads and information. John

05-04-2009, 01:07 PM	#3
petenad Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:N.S. Blu-ray collection:106 DVD collection:1	Yes we who love vinyl love it alot. I've had Technics over the years and the DJ's in the club I ran used them so here's a link that may help. http://www.axemusic.com/search.asp?s...ics+turntables

05-04-2009, 01:15 PM	#4
naturephoto1 Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Breinigsville, PA Home Theater Gallery:260 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:263	Some websites that have turntables that you may wish to consider are the following: http://www.musicdirect.com/ http://www.needledoctor.com/ http://www.elusivedisc.com/ http://store.acousticsounds.com/ Rich

05-04-2009, 03:36 PM	#5
richteer Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Kelowna, BC Trading Score:1	Hi Steve, I Second John's recommendation to avoid the Sony and go for the Pro-Ject Devut III USB if your budget permits (stretch it as far as you can!). But a better route would be to eschew a USB interface altogether and get yourself a cheap phono stage. Plug the output of that into your computer's line in, and you should be set to go. Not only will the sound quality likely be better, but should you get bitten by the vinyl bug, you won't have to start over again. Have fun!

05-04-2009, 04:52 PM	#6
steve_99101 Special Member Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:155 Trading Score:313	thanks guys for all your help. i am very excited to begin my journey with vinyl. unfortunately for now the Pro-Ject Devut III is a bit out of my price range although i'm sure its the best of the best like you guys say. i was trying to find something under or around $150 that would be the best TT for beginners. would you guys have any recommendations instead of the Sony?

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