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Scottiki
Tiki Centralite
Joined: Jun 21, 2004
Posts: 56
From: The Moai Lounge
|  Posted: 2005-08-19 10:58 pm Permalink
Hey all,
Looking to pick up a turntable, preferably for less than $100, that won't trash my relatively new collection of vinyl.
Any recommendations?
Thanks in advance,
Scottiki
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Hakalugi
Site Administrator
Joined: Aug 10, 2004
Posts: 2816
From: Redondo Beach, CA
| Posted: 2005-08-19 11:42 pm Permalink
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On 2005-08-19 22:58, Scottiki wrote:
Any recommendations?
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Increase your budget.
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vegasvic
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Feb 17, 2003
Posts: 188 | Posted: 2005-08-20 10:11 am Permalink
I agree with Hakalugi, but if you just want something to get started, here's a decent turntable in your price range.
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UtopianDreem
Grand Member (8 years) 
Joined: Jun 02, 2003
Posts: 292
From: LA County, CA
| Posted: 2005-08-21 9:50 pm Permalink
Here is an older thread with turntable recommendation(s)--might not be in your price range as I didn't check the prices, just did a search on TC:
Need turntable, please help!!!
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vintagegirl
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Jun 12, 2002
Posts: 537
From: Los Angeles
| Posted: 2005-08-22 01:33 am Permalink
This might fit into your price range. And DJ Lee tells me he trusts his own valuable vinyl with it too!
http://www.dionysusrecords.com/turntable/
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cheekytiki
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Mar 09, 2004
Posts: 1088
From: The Haole Hut, London, UK
| Posted: 2005-08-22 03:23 am Permalink
Buy secondhand
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Trader Woody
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Mar 25, 2002
Posts: 2301
From: Tiki Manor, Forest of Bowland,UK
| Posted: 2005-08-22 09:33 am Permalink
A good turntable makes your vinyl sound better than CD's. Nice curvy soundwaves vs binary sound. It's like a drawing vs a fax. "Project" do a decent starter turntable (the Debut III) which is actually more than sufficient for most peoples needs. I'm happy with mine!
http://www.superfi.co.uk/index.cfm/page/category-1.cfm/Category/104
Trader Woody
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FreakBear
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Apr 15, 2004
Posts: 361
From: Springfield, Ohio
| Posted: 2005-08-22 09:34 am Permalink
I was able to find a modern, inexpensive, automatic turntable for under $100 several years ago. I wouldn't play my albums on anything less. The "automatic" and "elevate arm" features are essential for not scratching your prized LPs. Seems like I've seen one of these at Radio Shack most recently.
If you ever find yourself in Dayton Ohio, check out the Oregon District. There's a few boutiques that have second-hand and vintage turntables, etc. for great prices! Most I've seen there are pretty deluxe set-ups for within your price-range.
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Scottiki
Tiki Centralite
Joined: Jun 21, 2004
Posts: 56
From: The Moai Lounge
| Posted: 2005-08-22 10:45 am Permalink
Thank you all for the super-helpful tips...I know my budget's lower than it oughta be, and I plan on upgrading in the not-too-distant future, but right now I'm still recovering from the initial costs incurred by putting my home tiki bar together.
So for now, that numark looks pretty sweet, and I'll pay a visit to Rat Shack as well.
I had searched the archives before posting, but the previous threads I found seemed to have a higher budget than mine.
Thanks again for the advice...I love Tiki Central!
peace,
Scottiki
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Dimethios
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Feb 26, 2004
Posts: 116 | Posted: 2005-08-22 11:07 pm Permalink
I still stick by recommendation. You can find them used and in fine shape. Plus there is a onslaught of cartridges for it. Check you local pawn shops and bring a test record with you. You can prob pick one up for just over $100.
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