JKHolman
Active Member
go slowly
The OP said something about liking the looks of the Teac. That counts for more than it seems (although how the machine operates and sounds are the most important two things to consider). One of the reasons I bought the Pioneer PL-516 is the seller on Ebay spent a lot of time cleaning it up (it is his specialty); the result being a brand new forty-year-old turntable that I enjoy looking at as much as playing. I knew this would not be my last TT, but it was going to be my premier one, so its looks counted as much as performance. You have to want to walk up to it.
OP, let your first turntable be practical and easy to operate. You want a smooth experience starting out. I advise you get an automatic return & lift lever [to avoid oversites & accidents]. Once you get the feel of things, you will have a better idea of what you want and what you need. Plenty of members here would be happy and honoured to sell you a good working one at a fair introductory price. These are a good bunch on this forum (although they disapprove of my drinking Miller Lite) and not likely to stick you.
I myself am partial to record changer consoles. Not for you starting out.
- JKHolman
The OP said something about liking the looks of the Teac. That counts for more than it seems (although how the machine operates and sounds are the most important two things to consider). One of the reasons I bought the Pioneer PL-516 is the seller on Ebay spent a lot of time cleaning it up (it is his specialty); the result being a brand new forty-year-old turntable that I enjoy looking at as much as playing. I knew this would not be my last TT, but it was going to be my premier one, so its looks counted as much as performance. You have to want to walk up to it.
OP, let your first turntable be practical and easy to operate. You want a smooth experience starting out. I advise you get an automatic return & lift lever [to avoid oversites & accidents]. Once you get the feel of things, you will have a better idea of what you want and what you need. Plenty of members here would be happy and honoured to sell you a good working one at a fair introductory price. These are a good bunch on this forum (although they disapprove of my drinking Miller Lite) and not likely to stick you.
I myself am partial to record changer consoles. Not for you starting out.
- JKHolman
