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Hello, Ive got some old vinyl records and im wanting to know does it matter what kind of record player i use? i see record players that are alot of money or would an old record player from back in the 70's or 80's work just fine? 

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I mean sound quality wise does it make a difference is where im getting at. 

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There are a ton of great old record players out there from the 1970s. The technology has in many ways become more refined but it is a question as to what your looking for in sound and how much you want to spend. An old turntable which has been well cared for can continue to play records just great.

 

Some super old record players are getting big resales even though they are very old due to their intrinsic quality surpassing current models at times.

 

 

 

 

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I've got a generic and plain JVC turntable from the 70's. Got it for 40 bucks and the seller threw in a broken yamaha amp, and 5 vinyl's from his collection too. IT sounds great, although I'm sure there's much better sounding out there, but that doesn't really matter, because it still sounds great. JVC, Dual, and Technics made affordable turntables in the 70's that are still kickin' today, and Yamaha, Thorenz, Marantz, and Denon are probably more mid-range.

 

One peice of advice is to avoid 80's turntables. They were cheap and plastic (on the whole, I'm sure there's a few good ones), many weren't direct drive, and they just aren't that great. My dad has an 80's table that he paid a decent amount for (as a consumer, not audiophile) new, and my old JVC beats the crap out of it. Keep your eyes peeled on craigslist, ebay, and your local thrift stores and wait for the right one to come your way

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