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Clearing out the garage and have unearthed loads of my vinyl records, singles, LP’s, EP’s, some real crackers, so, I’d like to buy a turntable to play them, Cant beat a bit of vinyl imo.

Ideally I don’t want speaker cables, so if it’s possible to have then Bluetooth or wireless then great.

Don’t want to go mad, but with old records, it’ll need to be decent, plus it’ll be on show in my living room.

So what’s out there, options?

Over to you......
 
Yes - get one - the sound is brilliant - or in fact - it's not as 'brilliant' as compressed music - it is much richer and more complex. I have no idea on modern turntables as mine is nearly 40yrs old (a Dunlop Systemdek III). My even older Pioneer PL-514 is up in the loft. Still a great turntable - so maybe look at refurbished oldies?
 
SwingsitlikeHogan said:
Yes - get one - the sound is brilliant - or in fact - it's not as 'brilliant' as compressed music - it is much richer and more complex. I have no idea on modern turntables as mine is nearly 40yrs old (a Dunlop Systemdek III). My even older Pioneer PL-514 is up in the loft. Still a great turntable - so maybe look at refurbished oldies?
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Blimey. I have a systemdeck 2 in the loft. Not sure it would still go round, and definitely not suitable for the OP..
 
What is your budget new or second hand and what sort of quality.

When I started to digitise my records this year I bought one of these

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ferguson-Modern-USB-Turntable-FTURN01-Excellent-condition/133399861372?hash=item1f0f40587c:g:pZQAAOSwjFpen5bd

then changed to a Dual DT50 (Audio Technica by another name) as they had them half price in Lidl

No bluetooth (I would not expect hi fi quality from one that is) but both had built in pre amps so could go direct in to something like a sound bar or could be switched to go into amp phono socket.

Worth working out exactly what you want in one e.g pitch control, removable head shell or just replaceable stylus, adjustable counterweight balance , anti skid, end of record auto return.
 
Lazkir said:
https://www.richersounds.com/hi-fi/separates/turntables.html

Bound to be something there for you. :)
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spongebob59 said:
https://www.stuff.tv/features/best-bluetooth-turntables-2019-reviewed

The audio technika 60 looks good value at that price ( Richer sounds link)
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Yes, that takes the eye, but the gobblygook is too much for me to take in?

Am I right in saying that no speakers come with this, and if not, what would everyone suggest to enhance the experience and justify that deck.

I like that it has a usb so I can download stuff, if I’ve read that right, and can I get cable free speakers to work off it?

Thanks.
 
Robin, are you just looking for a method of playing your old vinyl or are you after the 'HiFi' experience because I'm not convinced you'll get that using bluetooth.

If you are looking for quality sound then a decent turntable (Rega?) and reasonable amp and wired speakers is the way to go. The old adage was you get out what you put in or to put it another way, spend the majority of your budget in this order......input (turntable).....amp......speakers.
 
drive4show said:
Robin, are you just looking for a method of playing your old vinyl or are you after the 'HiFi' experience because I'm not convinced you'll get that using bluetooth.

If you are looking for quality sound then a decent turntable (Rega?) and reasonable amp and wired speakers is the way to go. The old adage was you get out what you put in or to put it another way, spend the majority of your budget in this order......input (turntable).....amp......speakers.
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I only mentioned Bluetooth as in trying to avoid cables for the speakers, mainly because I have a L- shaped living room so the speakers will be the other side of the fireplace to where the deck needs to be.
 
Can you not get a half decent turntable and separate amp which has Bluetooth/wireless connectivity, then connect to some decent wireless speakers?
Think that will be my set up once I get the dining room sorted out.
 
Fish said:
I only mentioned Bluetooth as in trying to avoid cables for the speakers, mainly because I have a L- shaped living room so the speakers will be the other side of the fireplace to where the deck needs to be.
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If you can hide cables under carpets or route them round the fireplace then that's the route I would go to get the highest sound quality but looks like bluetooth will work if you just want to listen to old vinyl (y)
 
Ok, forget Bluetooth, or wireless speakers, it’s obviously an issue, I’m sure a deck will go under my TV on a glass shelf, the speakers can then sit either side on the floor, so mains & cables now, and a decent deck to enjoy my vinyls.
 
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