Shiryu
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Hi all
As I want to acquire a turntable, I've been searching a bit everywhere to get good information on making a good decision but it seems a bit hard to find concrete good tips on which turntable to get and which not.
I've gone to a local audio store and there were three turntables that caught my eye:
1) Lenco L-175
Pre-amp built in, USB/RCA connectivity, good design and Lenco seems to be a household name for many.
€299 / €399 (in-store/online, which seems weird to me)
2) Pro-Ject Debut III
No pre-amp, good design and apparently endorsed by a music store not far from where I live.
+/- €249
3) Audio Technica LP120-USB
Pre-amp, USB/RCA, seems to be a copy of the Technics SL-1200. Looks very retro (imo).
€249-€349 (online/in-store seems to be a big difference)
I'm currently leaning towards the Lenco as it seems to have all the qualities I'm looking for, but there isn't too much information to find about it on the internet (review-wise, etc...).
A lot of people seem to like the Pro-Ject but the fact that I need to invest in a pre-amp next to it seems somewhat of a bother (although being a newbie, I could be enlightened).
The AT LP120 is the only one I've actually seen in action and seemed to have a good sound when I heard it. I'm a bit let down by the retro design but it seems good value for money.
Any input would be appreciated as to know which direction I should be heading in & which turntable is the best bang for my buck.
Thanks in advance everyone!
As I want to acquire a turntable, I've been searching a bit everywhere to get good information on making a good decision but it seems a bit hard to find concrete good tips on which turntable to get and which not.
I've gone to a local audio store and there were three turntables that caught my eye:
1) Lenco L-175
Pre-amp built in, USB/RCA connectivity, good design and Lenco seems to be a household name for many.
€299 / €399 (in-store/online, which seems weird to me)
2) Pro-Ject Debut III
No pre-amp, good design and apparently endorsed by a music store not far from where I live.
+/- €249
3) Audio Technica LP120-USB
Pre-amp, USB/RCA, seems to be a copy of the Technics SL-1200. Looks very retro (imo).
€249-€349 (online/in-store seems to be a big difference)
I'm currently leaning towards the Lenco as it seems to have all the qualities I'm looking for, but there isn't too much information to find about it on the internet (review-wise, etc...).
A lot of people seem to like the Pro-Ject but the fact that I need to invest in a pre-amp next to it seems somewhat of a bother (although being a newbie, I could be enlightened).
The AT LP120 is the only one I've actually seen in action and seemed to have a good sound when I heard it. I'm a bit let down by the retro design but it seems good value for money.
Any input would be appreciated as to know which direction I should be heading in & which turntable is the best bang for my buck.
Thanks in advance everyone!