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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Anyone recently bought a record player? I fancy starting a vinyl collection again and looking for recommendations please and thank you xx

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

I’d get one from a proper record player / equipment shop so you can get proper advice. I used to have a cassette player called a Nakamichi Dragon which was good for its day.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I still have my old separate's system, but we did buy Ali's aunty one of those suitcase jobs from HMV and its cracking has a great sound

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By *an_LexaCouple
over a year ago

Sunderland

Really does depend on the amount of money you want to spend, not forgetting amp and speakers too of course.

Lex

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i dont know the quality of these usb turntables im seeing.

i guess its so you can transfer vinyl on to digital platforms

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No but I have lots of vinyls laid about in a box somewhere

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By *ensualbicockMan
over a year ago

liverpool wavertree picton clock

I've still got a Kenwood stereo that cost over a thousand 25 years ago ....still mint

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By *actilemale4uMan
over a year ago

London


"I've still got a Kenwood stereo that cost over a thousand 25 years ago ....still mint "

Also got kenwood seperates system about 20years old. Expensive new but worth it as .........still mint

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I got one off Amazon about a year ago as i already had a vinyl collection but had nothing to play it on..

Now i can play bat out of hell and wake me up before you go go to my hearts content

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By *ifty grades of shadyCouple
over a year ago

Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight


"I got one off Amazon about a year ago as i already had a vinyl collection but had nothing to play it on..

Now i can play bat out of hell and wake me up before you go go to my hearts content "

Nothing remarkable, a pioneer separates system, does anybody remember those dreadful Amstrad ones, used to see them in the Sunday papers, full page ads.

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By *tella HeelsTV/TS
over a year ago

west here ford shire

Check out GPO

They do good retro record players

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By *htcMan
over a year ago

MK

nah, digital media is easier and faster. for me.

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By *alking HeadMan
over a year ago

Bolton


"I got one off Amazon about a year ago as i already had a vinyl collection but had nothing to play it on..

Now i can play bat out of hell and wake me up before you go go to my hearts content

Nothing remarkable, a pioneer separates system, does anybody remember those dreadful Amstrad ones, used to see them in the Sunday papers, full page ads. "

My dad had one. It had a full 5 Watts per channel!!! He still thought turning the volume up past 5 was too loud.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you have a local one I suggest popping into RicherSounds - they are always very helpful, I have found, and not pushy.

You should probably budget around the £400 mark to get you going with a turntable, amplifier and speakers. Possible to do it cheaper if you buy secondhand kit, which is fine if you can check it out before you buy.

Happy to answer any questions you may have.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I got one off Amazon about a year ago as i already had a vinyl collection but had nothing to play it on..

Now i can play bat out of hell and wake me up before you go go to my hearts content "

Just got Bat out of Hell Vol 2 and 3. I didn't know about them until I spotted them in a charity shop.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Go for a Technics!

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend


"I got one off Amazon about a year ago as i already had a vinyl collection but had nothing to play it on..

Now i can play bat out of hell and wake me up before you go go to my hearts content

Nothing remarkable, a pioneer separates system, does anybody remember those dreadful Amstrad ones, used to see them in the Sunday papers, full page ads. "
yes... can't believe Alan sugar is so respectable after making his money selling such crap

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By *elvet RopeMan
over a year ago

by the big field

If you're feeling flush, see if anyone has a decent and fully functioning Linn deck in your area.

The Technics SL1210 is the workhorse of the club DJ. plentiful, easy and cheap to repair if it breaks but you need to buy carefully as the chav wannabe super DJ's may have beat several shades out of it with their impressive scratching skills (record scratching- not bloock scratching....although they probably don't wash when changing between each )

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Still have vinyl and a player, simply is no better sound!!

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By *d59michelleTV/TS
over a year ago

walsall


"

Nothing remarkable, a pioneer separates system, does anybody remember those dreadful Amstrad ones, used to see them in the Sunday papers, full page ads.

D"

Still got an Amstrad turntable in the loft wooden square with 3metal arms 1977 must test it see if it works

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yep, bought from Richer Sounds, they were very helpful. I bought Audio Techica turntable and Onkyo tuner/amp and cd. Speakers were ex display, are a little marked but otherwise fantastic(£350 down to £150).

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I got one off Amazon about a year ago as i already had a vinyl collection but had nothing to play it on..

Now i can play bat out of hell and wake me up before you go go to my hearts content

Nothing remarkable, a pioneer separates system, does anybody remember those dreadful Amstrad ones, used to see them in the Sunday papers, full page ads. yes... can't believe Alan sugar is so respectable after making his money selling such crap"

Alan Sugar lost any respect he may have deserved when he sold the UK computer industry down the pan when he refused Bill Gate's offer of Windows on Amstrad computers for nothing. The guy is a complete twat that has only ever sold tat overpriced.

The offer from Gates though, had he taken it up, would have completely changed the demographic of the computing industry. The UK would have been leading the world.........................a total and complete dick head.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


" I fancy starting a vinyl collection again and looking for recommendations please and thank you xx"

I recommend that you buy something that you like listening to.

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By *d59michelleTV/TS
over a year ago

walsall


"

Nothing remarkable, a pioneer separates system, does anybody remember those dreadful Amstrad ones, used to see them in the Sunday papers, full page ads.

D

Still got an Amstrad turntable in the loft wooden square with 3metal arms 1977 must test it see if it works "
Amstrad Tp12D according to goggle

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

technics sl 1210 .... there is a reason why it has been the music industry standard vinyl player for 45 years

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The price of some vintage vinyl these days is

I got bought two 12" singles for my birthday and they were nearly £50 each !!

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By *iger.10Man
over a year ago

Llantrisant


"If you're feeling flush, see if anyone has a decent and fully functioning Linn deck in your area.

The Technics SL1210 is the workhorse of the club DJ. plentiful, easy and cheap to repair if it breaks but you need to buy carefully as the chav wannabe super DJ's may have beat several shades out of it with their impressive scratching skills (record scratching- not bloock scratching....although they probably don't wash when changing between each )"

I have two SL1200's (The silver as opposed to the 1210's which are black). Technics ceased production of both in 2012, so you'll only get second hand bow, and with the renaissance of vinyl, they probably don't come cheap. Never known scratching to have too much am impact as the they're proper workhorses

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"If you're feeling flush, see if anyone has a decent and fully functioning Linn deck in your area.

The Technics SL1210 is the workhorse of the club DJ. plentiful, easy and cheap to repair if it breaks but you need to buy carefully as the chav wannabe super DJ's may have beat several shades out of it with their impressive scratching skills (record scratching- not bloock scratching....although they probably don't wash when changing between each )

I have two SL1200's (The silver as opposed to the 1210's which are black). Technics ceased production of both in 2012, so you'll only get second hand bow, and with the renaissance of vinyl, they probably don't come cheap. Never known scratching to have too much am impact as the they're proper workhorses "

they started manufacturing again in 2016 ... cost around £1300 now

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By *isa 59Woman
over a year ago

Newcastle


"I've still got a Kenwood stereo that cost over a thousand 25 years ago ....still mint

Also got kenwood seperates system about 20years old. Expensive new but worth it as .........still mint "

Ha ha...me too...I love my old Kenwood.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Pioneer also do a clone of the Technics SL-1200 MK2 called the Pioneer PLX-1000 which is quite a bit cheaper than the new remade Technics and gets good reviews vis-a-vis the 1200.

I would recomnend going to a decent hi-fi shop as the features on these DJ focused turntables may not suit the needs of a home setup and it can be better spending your money on turntables with other strengths.

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By *iger.10Man
over a year ago

Llantrisant


"If you're feeling flush, see if anyone has a decent and fully functioning Linn deck in your area.

The Technics SL1210 is the workhorse of the club DJ. plentiful, easy and cheap to repair if it breaks but you need to buy carefully as the chav wannabe super DJ's may have beat several shades out of it with their impressive scratching skills (record scratching- not bloock scratching....although they probably don't wash when changing between each )

I have two SL1200's (The silver as opposed to the 1210's which are black). Technics ceased production of both in 2012, so you'll only get second hand bow, and with the renaissance of vinyl, they probably don't come cheap. Never known scratching to have too much am impact as the they're proper workhorses

they started manufacturing again in 2016 ... cost around £1300 now"

Ah really?! Thanks for the info, didn't know that. I was so lucky with mine. Bought them 20 odd years ago and they were supposed to be £750 for the pair, but the shop forgot to add the VAT and I had the pair for £500 and something.

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By *iger.10Man
over a year ago

Llantrisant


"Pioneer also do a clone of the Technics SL-1200 MK2 called the Pioneer PLX-1000 which is quite a bit cheaper than the new remade Technics and gets good reviews vis-a-vis the 1200.

I would recomnend going to a decent hi-fi shop as the features on these DJ focused turntables may not suit the needs of a home setup and it can be better spending your money on turntables with other strengths."

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"If you're feeling flush, see if anyone has a decent and fully functioning Linn deck in your area.

The Technics SL1210 is the workhorse of the club DJ. plentiful, easy and cheap to repair if it breaks but you need to buy carefully as the chav wannabe super DJ's may have beat several shades out of it with their impressive scratching skills (record scratching- not bloock scratching....although they probably don't wash when changing between each )

I have two SL1200's (The silver as opposed to the 1210's which are black). Technics ceased production of both in 2012, so you'll only get second hand bow, and with the renaissance of vinyl, they probably don't come cheap. Never known scratching to have too much am impact as the they're proper workhorses

they started manufacturing again in 2016 ... cost around £1300 now

Ah really?! Thanks for the info, didn't know that. I was so lucky with mine. Bought them 20 odd years ago and they were supposed to be £750 for the pair, but the shop forgot to add the VAT and I had the pair for £500 and something. "

the last pair i bought were from a guy i worked with for £400 including denon amp, nad speakers, stanon mixer and cans .... they're bomb proof

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By *iger.10Man
over a year ago

Llantrisant


"If you're feeling flush, see if anyone has a decent and fully functioning Linn deck in your area.

The Technics SL1210 is the workhorse of the club DJ. plentiful, easy and cheap to repair if it breaks but you need to buy carefully as the chav wannabe super DJ's may have beat several shades out of it with their impressive scratching skills (record scratching- not bloock scratching....although they probably don't wash when changing between each )

I have two SL1200's (The silver as opposed to the 1210's which are black). Technics ceased production of both in 2012, so you'll only get second hand bow, and with the renaissance of vinyl, they probably don't come cheap. Never known scratching to have too much am impact as the they're proper workhorses

they started manufacturing again in 2016 ... cost around £1300 now

Ah really?! Thanks for the info, didn't know that. I was so lucky with mine. Bought them 20 odd years ago and they were supposed to be £750 for the pair, but the shop forgot to add the VAT and I had the pair for £500 and something.

the last pair i bought were from a guy i worked with for £400 including denon amp, nad speakers, stanon mixer and cans .... they're bomb proof "

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By *uit and bootsMan
over a year ago

Manchester

A lot of love for the Technics SL1200 and all variations of, which i agree with, especially if one can DJ.

But for just home listening, without scratching or beatmixing, they are quite an extravagance.

I agree that going to Richer Sounds is a wise move, maybe starting off with a basic Pro-ject turntable, or Rega.

I’ve got some Pioneer DJ decks for playing with, but have a Project Debut Carbon Esprit DC for everyday listening.

What’s your budget OP? Happy to help.

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By *estivalMan
over a year ago

borehamwood

technics seprates and nice technics deck had quiet a collection of vinyl anyway but old girl gave me all her original stones and beatles stuff a cpl months back

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I bought a skeletal record player a while back. It has a separate pre amp too. I love it for its simplicity and sound.

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over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Technics 1210 mk2 vintage or mk5 nowadays all the way running tho a nice amp and good speakers and stylus, Don't buy that utter rubbish home bargains or argos sell trust me ex Dj 88-93,

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"If you're feeling flush, see if anyone has a decent and fully functioning Linn deck in your area.

The Technics SL1210 is the workhorse of the club DJ. plentiful, easy and cheap to repair if it breaks but you need to buy carefully as the chav wannabe super DJ's may have beat several shades out of it with their impressive scratching skills (record scratching- not bloock scratching....although they probably don't wash when changing between each )

I have two SL1200's (The silver as opposed to the 1210's which are black). Technics ceased production of both in 2012, so you'll only get second hand bow, and with the renaissance of vinyl, they probably don't come cheap. Never known scratching to have too much am impact as the they're proper workhorses

they started manufacturing again in 2016 ... cost around £1300 now

Ah really?! Thanks for the info, didn't know that. I was so lucky with mine. Bought them 20 odd years ago and they were supposed to be £750 for the pair, but the shop forgot to add the VAT and I had the pair for £500 and something.

the last pair i bought were from a guy i worked with for £400 including denon amp, nad speakers, stanon mixer and cans .... they're bomb proof

"

Wheelz of steel technics

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"They started manufacturing again in 2016 ... cost around £1300 now"

Technics MK5G (GOLD) very nice

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By *iger.10Man
over a year ago

Llantrisant


"They started manufacturing again in 2016 ... cost around £1300 now

Technics MK5G (GOLD) very nice "

You got the Gold - wow!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Very informative, thanks everyone. I knew I could count on you lovely lot. You are all really good eggs and I'll fight anyone who tries to say otherwise

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"The price of some vintage vinyl these days is

I got bought two 12" singles for my birthday and they were nearly £50 each !!

"

JT, you are quite correct, I’ve seen some albums on line for £30 plus, although I have a few of those, so I guess every cloud and all that.

You can get some bargains though. Friend of a friend runs a second hand vinyl shop at a Antiques Village near Chelmsford. I just picked up 3 Yes albums and a Ted Nugent album for a fiver each. Really depends if you have the time to search through a thousand or so albums.

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By *wingin CatMan
over a year ago

London

I've been collecting records since the late 70s, and now have quite a large collection of mainly 45s and LPs, plus quite a few 78s.

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By *wingin CatMan
over a year ago

London


"I got one off Amazon about a year ago as i already had a vinyl collection but had nothing to play it on..

Now i can play bat out of hell and wake me up before you go go to my hearts content

Nothing remarkable, a pioneer separates system, does anybody remember those dreadful Amstrad ones, used to see them in the Sunday papers, full page ads. "

Remember the Amstrad systems well (or Amshite as we called them!). Crap quality through and through. Alan Sugar used to have them made in a factory in Hackney during the 70s and 80s. Never owned one, and that was by choice!

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By *ensualbicockMan
over a year ago

liverpool wavertree picton clock

All the fellas on here comparing stereos

Mines bigger than yours

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By *wingin CatMan
over a year ago

London


"All the fellas on here comparing stereos

Mines bigger than yours "

And your stereo?

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By *ensualbicockMan
over a year ago

liverpool wavertree picton clock


"All the fellas on here comparing stereos

Mines bigger than yours

And your stereo? "

It's a Walkman mate

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Are people recommending technics for a record player? If you intend to dj then I would recommend technics as you're looking at £300 each. If just for listening I would get any numark or Gemini cheap ones. Direct drive is usually the way to go

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By *rygveMan
over a year ago

The Shires

Don’t forget to check your if Amp has a phono connection or your Turntable has a preamp function built in or you may need a preamp if you are buying separates.

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By *wingin CatMan
over a year ago

London


"Are people recommending technics for a record player? If you intend to dj then I would recommend technics as you're looking at £300 each. If just for listening I would get any numark or Gemini cheap ones. Direct drive is usually the way to go"

The latest Technics model sells for £1,200. However, there is a really nice and top quality lookalike turntable made by Audio Technica, which retails for around £229 - it's even direct drive, so no mucking about looking for replacement belts.

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By *wingin CatMan
over a year ago

London


"All the fellas on here comparing stereos

Mines bigger than yours

And your stereo?

It's a Walkman mate "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If just playing records you can get a turntable and mixer for next to nothing. Don't buy new, no point if you ain't djing

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By *ardiffCoupleNJCouple
over a year ago

Pontypridd/Rhyfelin

Ahhh ...my record collection is my pride & joy. Gets played regularly on the same turntable I invested in more than 30years ago & the same model is still available for sale today (albeit at a hugely inflated price now!).

Starter turntable: one of either the Rega or Pro-Ject base models. Get one with a USB thingy if you want to rip music from LP.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

the 1200 and 1210's were manufactured as consumer decks ... they were never ever built for dj's, but intended for home use

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By *arnayguyMan
over a year ago

Durham Tees

Check out What Hi-fi website or Facebook page. They are full of advice and in depth reviews. It will give you lots of useful information before you go shopping.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"the 1200 and 1210's were manufactured as consumer decks ... they were never ever built for dj's, but intended for home use

"

Yeah but a pair will cost you £600 minimum where as a set of numarks is a tenth of that

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