I want to buy a record player as a present for christmas? Advice please.?

3 Responses to “I want to buy a record player as a present for christmas? Advice please.?”

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   #1
   Twisted_Ace
   March 11th, 2010 4:45 pm

   Do you mean a record turntable, that you plug into a hi-fi system?

   Do you need it to play really old 78’s, or just 33rpm LPs and 45rpm singles?
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   silverbullet
   March 11th, 2010 5:25 pm

   ‘Best for least’ questions are impossible to answer completely.

   A turntable by itself is useless. If by "record player" you mean a system complete with speakers and amplifier, that’s not going to be anywhere close to audiophile quality, hence not "best".

   If your friend (the giftee) has an audio system already, you would need to know if it has a phono input (preamplified). Phono cartridge outputs are very low level and won’t work with the usual auxiliary inputs found on most stereo or surround sound receiver/amplifiers. Some newer turntables have pre-amps built in.

   http://www.frys.com/product/2638282?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

   Another alternative is a turntable with digital converter built in and USB output.

   http://www.frys.com/product/5543880?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

   Your friend can use this to listen to old records through his/her computer and/or convert the old collection to mp3 or other digital format.

   That’s what I’ve been doing bit by bit over the last couple years: Converting the crates of LP’s in the closet into something I can play regularly (as well as the boxes of live Dead tapes…….)

   http://www.flickr.com/photos/silverbullet1952/4032301765/sizes/o/
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   niks
   March 11th, 2010 6:05 pm

   I suggest Veho VTT-001 Music Lab USB LP
   Product Features
   Convert vinyl records to digital music files
   Connects via USB port
   Plays 33, 45 and 78rpm records
   Compatible with 7, 10 and 12 LPs
   Belt drive system
   USB Connection (1.1 & 2.0)
   Compatible with 33, 45 & 78rpm records
   Compatible with 7", 10" and 12" LP records
   Recording and Editing software included
   Technical Details

   USB Connection to your PC or notebook (USB 1.1 & USB 2.0)
   Plays 33rpm, 45rpm and 78rpm LP records
   Compatible with 7", 10" and 12" LP records
   Ultra small compact footprint – desktop space saver
   Designer ‘Piano Black’ body
   Belt Drive system and Stereo Ceramic Stylus (included)
   Automatic and manual stop selection
   RCA output – Output power 0.3-0.5w
   Recording and Editing Software included
   RoHS & CE compliant

   So whatever you put in, it’s going to work… Mostly compatible with all vinyl’s.

   For UK Visitors.
   Veho VTT-001 Music Lab USB LP Turntable converter to PC – Just in £49.99
   http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001H30RDE?ie=UTF8&tag=tbdwwwbestche-21&linkCode=as2&camp=1634&creative=19450&creativeASIN=B001H30RDE

   ION TT05USB USB Turntable
   http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000MUDI9S?ie=UTF8&tag=tbdwwwbestche-21&linkCode=as2&camp=1634&creative=19450&creativeASIN=B000MUDI9S

   For US Visitors,
   Ion TTUSB Turntable with USB Record
   http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BUEMOO?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwbestdisc08-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000BUEMOO

   Crosley Radio CR6005A-MA Tech Turntable (Mahogany)
   http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002N60HES?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwbestdisc08-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B002N60HES
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