Best Entry level turntable for Teenager
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MCM_Fan
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He's not the first parent with a teenager who wants a turntable and he won't be the last. Even if he doesn't return, the information in this thread can be useful to others.
MisterDK
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In that case, you’d need a SOTA brand, suspended turntable - and a big sign that reads “CAUTION - KEEP AWAY - DO NOT TOUCH”, right above it. Hope your party guests aren’t too drunk and/or stupid to read it.
That SOTA table goes for a little more than the stated budget. They are however, fairly well isolated and bounce resistant - but still won’t tolerate a dumbass trying to cue a record for you.. Actually better off just streaming or playing CD’s.
MRL_Audio
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Sure it can. It’s the same ole, use this cause I have one, stuff. The longer the thread goes on the more opinions that are shared. The more confusing it is to uninitiated and the more confused the OP will be when or if they return.
seabee1
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It’s like asking what’s the best car to buy for under $18K. I can’t tell you. All I can tell you is there are some good ones out there. Do you research and read reviews and make an informed decision. If I said go buy the XYZ 5000, because I have one and it’s the next best thing to buttered bread, it’s not gonna help you make an informed decision. Plus you have to discuss it with the kid who is actually going to own and operate it. Tbh, if I was going to make a turntable recommendation, I’d say find a good working, low mileage linear tracking Technics. Put the record in and push play
invaderzim
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But, people with cars that were under $18K can say what they did and didn't like about those cars. And it can turn into a discussion of pros and cons to different models in that range. You want comfort? Avoid this one. Want reliability? Avoid these. Want fun? Try these. But like in all topics as soon as I convince myself that my opinions are facts the discussion dies.
Thunderbox
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Thunderbox
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Forgot to add. The Fluance may be better than a Rega Planer 1 but that isn't saying much. I have looked and heard many new budget tables, not impressive. Now your JVC is a keeper. I have 2 JVC TT-71s and I find them very good.
markshan
Sir Thrift a Lot
I'm not comparing the Fluance to my JVC. I'm comparing it to Crosleys, AT-120s and other crap in that price range. The Fluance will pay respectably and not damage vinyl. For some people that is all they need. I refuse to hold someone to my standard if that isn't want they seem to want. "All audio, no attitude", remember? Besides, I spec gear with my ears. Especially tables. Nobody can hear the difference between 0.06 or 0.09% WF or -58 vs -62db rumble.
MisterDK
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Some of those JVC’s are pretty nice. Used to have one of the Nivico tables made by JVC. Got it for a good price, cleaned it up and gave it to my brother-in-law.
Thunderbox
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You won't get specs that good with the low end Fluance but they do meet the OPs budget. But I can hear the difference between -78 and -58. Only the best Fluance TTs have good specs the others are a different story but none of the good ones are within the OPs budget. I get it you like some of the Fluance TTs they are popular and have a following. The entry level ones just aren't that good but they do meet the OPs budget. I have to say my comment of the Fluance being garbage was not fair. I removed it.
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markshan
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How about that. Two people on the internet who stared in opposite camps came to a reasonable agreement. Someone should alert the media! Thank you for a nice conversation.
Thunderbox
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Sometimes when I am talking online I can forget that it is real people on the other end of the conversation. I feel much better now that I have admitted I was not nice and we can hopefully be friends. Thank you