Reverbed Sanyo TP-636 or Audio Technica LP3

[Ironmill]

Hi All

I’m new to vinyl even though I’m in my 50’s. Looking for an entry level automatic turntable. I can get a refurbed Sanyo TP-636 for $100 (new belt and stylus) or $225 for a new Audio Technica LP3. Any opinions or other advice?

Thx
Jim

 

[Balifly]

Hi All

I’m new to vinyl even though I’m in my 50’s.

Looking for an entry level automatic turntable. I can get a refurbed Sanyo TP-636 for $100 (new belt and stylus) or $225 for a new Audio Technica LP3.

Any opinions or other advice?

Thx
Jim

Welcome to the AK turn table forum.

A fully operational with new belt and cartridge/stylus is well worth the price you mentioned.

Take an LP with you and go test it out.
https://www.vinylengine.com/library/sanyo/tp-625.shtml

 

[KentTeffeteller]

Welcome to the AK turn table forum.

A fully operational with new belt and cartridge/stylus is well worth the price you mentioned.

Take an LP with you a go test it out.
https://www.vinylengine.com/library/sanyo/tp-625.shtml

That Sanyo's worth that price, if in excellent condition and complete. It's a very nice performing turntable, simple, reliable, and easily maintained. It with care, will last you many years of nice musical results. CEC/Chuo Denki in Japan built it for Sanyo (they made some really nice turntables, this is one of them) .

 

[mythless]

The Sanyo is a solid table and price is very good!

 

[stereofisher]

Sanyos were well made. Beats new starters. Get the Sanyo.

 

[Balifly]

Sanyos were well made. Beats new starters. Get the Sanyo.

Some of the early models were made in Matsushita factories on loan to Sanyo as the story goes.