Skipjack wrote:
jkca1 wrote:
Ah the good old days when you bought albums that came out of their sleeves warped and you needed to place a quarter on top of the needle to stop the skipping. If you really are going to buy a turn tab!e don't forget the black lights...And bong. I really think the novelty would wear off in a few month. Instead take a look at these options... https://www.lifewire.com/...udio-systems-4038589
And get both a good set of headphones and a subscription to a music app that allows you to play anything anywhere. Much better decision in the long run then owning 20 albums that skip and hiss .I have been there and do not want to go back.
You're about 2 years late in that advice. Deep into the hobby at this point:
Grado Black3 - cart/needle - bottom end for Grado but fun for the time being.
Thorens TD 166mkii - turntable - restored by yours truly
Schiit Mani - phono stage/pre amp - punches well above it's weight at $100
Yamaha SR 202 - receiver - my next area of upgrade to a power amp
Klipsch RF 55 floorstanders - speakers - holding onto these
Good on the black light and bong.
Novelty of the hobby and the listening experience are no where close to wearing off. Skipping and hissing are non issues for me and the quality of sound is pretty great.
I am glad you are happy. We bought a turntable for our daughter 2 years ago because she wanted one. Gave it to Goodwill just last month but still have a bunch of albums. Now she has a good pair of headphones and could not be happier.
"The great pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do."