[unwelcomeguest]

Hi there, can anyone recommend a decent record player for a couple hundred clams?
It would be connected to a Sony Muteki surround hi-fi system and eventually be conneted to a headphone amp to use with my Senn Hd555's.

Thanks heaps.

 

[mmebagnariol]

A used Rega P5 should be in your range. I am thinking of picking up a near-mint condition one with a couple hundred records for $500 from craigslist, which is admittedly a good deal, but I'm friendly with the person selling.

 

[unwelcomeguest]

Thanks! I notice a new P5 is around $1600 AU so I'm not sure how I'd fare finding a used one for $2-300, but I will try!

So what would be a good choice for a new unit?

 

[Mondo33]

The Pro-ject Debut III is 400 and sounds good. 

 

[unwelcomeguest]

Thanks! How much should I spend on a phono converter to go with one of these? Bearing in mind I only have a $1,200 Sony hifi system.

 

[sterling1]

Does your Sony have RCA Phono inputs? These allow for input of signal from a MM cartridge, such as a Shure 97E. With this setup, you will not need to buy a phono pre-amp. Also, consider buying a turntable from the late 70's or early 80's. Some of these, like the direct drive Sony PS-4750 are awesome, and will only cost a fraction of a comparable new TT.

 

[Marcus_C]

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Thanks! How much should I spend on a phono converter to go with one of these? Bearing in mind I only have a $1,200 Sony hifi system.

You don't particularly want to skimp on it, 90% of the amplification from record to speakers is done by it, nevertheless you probably shouldn't need to spend much, if your handy with the soldering iron you can make a fairly good one fairly simply for about $40. Maybe consider ones about $100-$150. It's all a guess, I don't know what's available locally to you, is there a hifi shop nearby?