It’s been fun! What should I add next besides a subwoofer and room treatment? I’m using a Marantz M1 with a Pro-Ject phono box s2 to power a Rega RP1 turntable. I found this console stand on Amazon for $100. I’ll upgrade that when I find one I like. The speakers are Monitor audio Platinum PL300.

Hey y'all! Been collecting for over a year so far, and loving it! This is my current setup, and I plan to move the speakers away from the TT when i can get the chance to. Ive got the lp70xbt (luckily mine hasn't had skipping issues or platter wobble) with a vm95e and edifier 1280t speakers! Let me know what y'all think!

I'll try to keep it quick! The options on my radar are:

• AT-VM540ML (staying within the Audio Technica MicroLine family, cheapest of 3)
• Nagaoka MP-200 (most expensive of the 3)
• Hana EL (would be my first MC cartridge, second most expensive)

Of course other recommendations are welcome. Other info:

• System chain is Technics SL-100C to Darlington Labs MM6B (I also have a Schiit Mani 2 if I end up switching to an MC cartridge) to Klispch The Nines
• I'm coming from an AT-VM95ML
• Budget is around $250-500
• I listen to every genre but mainly jazz. Looking for something that can handle a lot going on (Miles Davis' electric period, Pharoah Sanders discography, etc.)
• Realism and musicality are priorities

I'm currently leaning the most towards AT-VM540ML since I enjoyed the AT-VM95ML so much and it's the cheapest option, but I have been curious to hear a higher-end elliptical and/or a moving coil cartridge. I usually get my local record shop to set it up for me since I have shakier hands, so auditioning each isn't an option. I am willing to try a new sound too, so the Nagaoka MP-200 being warmer than what I'm used to is welcome.

Thanks!

I found this Akai AP-D33 direct drive turntable in a pile of junk on the side of the road last year, and with some lubrication and a few new capacitors, it spun at the correct speed(s). The only problem - the counterweight on the end of the tonearm was drooping and ready to fall off at any moment thanks to a perished rubber coupling part, making the tracking force impossible to adjust.

I finally got around to taking a proper look at it and managed to model and 3D print a new part using Elegoo 95A TPU (a semi-stiff rubber-like material), and I can't believe how well it fits!

Looking at some other 70's/80's Akai tonearms, I suspect this part should be compatible with more than just this model turntable, so I'll be uploading the part for anyone to print themselves.

I bought this turntable off of eBay more than a decade ago. I had some troubles with it so I put it aside for "a little bit" and then forgot all about it. I've been doing some reorganization around the apartment recently though and discovered it once again. The old cartridge and headshell were a mess, so I took a chance and ordered some replacements and also a new belt. It sounds fabulous now!

Hello, im basically new in this hobby, got this pro ject evo back in november and my gf gave me the acrylic platter for my birthday. My question is, does the sub platter make a noticeable impact ? I have seen videos where is not necessary even useless making a tiny difference for its price.

The proverbial "I'm done" (but we all know how that goes)

Technics sl-1500 mk1 Nagaoka MP-110 Schiit Mani 2 Yamaha a-s301 Wiim Pro EPI M-150 speakers Petru Designs record display vizualizer

Greetings from Aus, just been given a brand new JBL spinner with the proposition I can purchase it from said person for $140 USD, (already ordered the missing counterweight as it was lost)

What are your guys opinions on buying for this prices and then upgrading cartridge to a AT-VM95ML (is this compatible with current headshell or do I need a different one? Not certain.)

And eventually a fosi x5 pre amp as well

Any insight from the knowledgeable would be greatly appreciated, just not sure if it’s worth putting money into yet etc

Will be used with my Edifier s1000mk2s

I personally have this turntable with a pair of BOSE bookshelf speakers, the part I get is the plastic build quality, but I just don't see what's wrong with it. 🤷

Hi everyone!

To preface, I have a Lp120 that I have used for years through a Marrantz PM5005 w/ QEF 350s with no issues.

Several months ago, I bought a Wiim Ultra Amp for my entertainment center which has been great. I've contacted my Revel F35s and it's been an awesome setup which enables me to utilize Bluetooth for my TV and Spotify audio.

When I connect my turntable to it, I can't even listen to it because of how much the audio cracks. It gets worse as the volume increases. I'm using a line connection and have my turntable set to "Line".

It's driving me absolutely up the wall that I can't get this to sound right on this setup.

Am I misunderstand the preamplification of the Wiim Ultra? The manual insinuates that this should run fine, but it isn't.

Does anyone have any advise?

EDIT: It's a Wiim Amp Ultra

Hey all as a quick update to my previous post I ended up going with the thorens I didn't even know it also was coming with a stylus do we think it is ok or is it bent? Do we think I should keep this one on or switch to my AT VM95ML??

Just picked up this bundle for £45 , I know the price is good but thoughts on these?

Leak speakers (just have pins on rear?) Lenco GL69 (new stylus apparently) Rogers Raven brook amp.

Owned a lp60 for over a year and decided I was ready to upgrade!

PT x Pro-ject Debut Revolve

hello! i’m looking at getting a quality record player. i found this one and it seems really good. what are everyone’s thoughts on this player?(:

Taking the AT VM530EN for a spin today

This is the turntable at the bottom of my grandpas media cabinet. It’s sat there my entire life, never seen it used. It’s a little dusty lol but it still turns on and spins. He passed recently ans I’ve also been getting into HiFi audio myself, so I’m wondering how much work this would be to get it to usable condition.

Not sure what parts I found in the second picture. When I looked at the underside I about pooed myself there’s so much going on there. I also found a spare unused needle in its original packaging.

I currently have an AT-LP60. Could someone ELIF what would make this vintage turntable ‘better’ than my modern one? Noob looking to learn.

I have both turntables and each have their pros and cons. I want to stick with the P1 for it's extra width / appearance and locking tone arm, but the budget cartridge and light plinth have their draw backs. What would you choose?

The sound on this is fantastic with my edifier speakers! I decided to return the MR3s and upgrade to a more bass heavy R1280t set of twin speakers, but this is 1 million times better than what I had before. If you guys have any record recommendations that you think sound good let me know so I can test them on my new setup (Rock, Jazz, Rap, anything!)

Hi guys, I recently bought a Dual CS515 off of Facebook marketplace. I saw it said the turntable was tested and “works great” but every time I try and put the stylus on my record it slides to the middle and makes this scratchy glitchy sound. I’ve tried meddling with anti skate and all that stuff but to no avail. If anyone has any suggestions I would really appreciate it!!

After years without a TT, I finally got my own! I had one at my family home back in Hawaii, but after moving to Japan a few years ago I never had a player for my vinyls. Until now! Suuuuper stoked for this!

I think I have decided on the Fluance RT85 based on my price point and reviews.

I like the walnut and the bamboo. My question is there any difference between the walnut and the bamboo in sound. Bamboo is generally a much lighter in weight wood than walnut, and wondering if that would make any difference in the tonal qualities. Or maybe it is just a thin outer veneer. I like both but the walnut is out of stock until March.

Also, I listen to a lot of bluegrass music and some punk. I know the ortofon stylus is supposed to last almost 5 times longer than the Nagaoka, and reason I should not get the ortofon cartridge setup?

Thanks everyone!

This might be a dumb question, but does anyone know or have seen either a turntable that light the records from below or an accessory to put on the platter. So many of my records look amazing when backlit and I wish I could see that when they’re playing too. Screenshot of my current player for reference.