I've been wanting to get a record player for a while now and preferably a vintage one. I'm not interested in top of the range models or anything like that, I just want something I can play vinyls on which moderately good sound. The thing is I know NOTHING about them. Can someone tell me the basics on record players? like what parts are needed to play a vinyl etc and maybe even some good brands? thanks

Okay, so i have a record player that is probably from the late 70s early 80s. I bought it about 4 years ago and it worked great then. I stopped using it for a few years and i recently bought a bunch of vinyls and now when it plays some times the sound is distorted in one speaker and sometimes in the other. I originally thought it was the speakers but its isn't because sometimes when i move it slightly they will both work fine. So i have no idea what the problem is or how to fix it.

I wanted to buy some vinyls. I'm confused. Will this: http://www.amazon.com/Everything-Transit-Anniversary-Jacks-Mannequin/dp/B0046YK4A2/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1304788222&sr=1-1
work on my player?

Been buying some records here and there, some new and used ones but I don't have an actual player for them- I know, should have thought of that BEFORE buying the vinyls lol.

Any idea of a good brand or model? I'd like to find one that I can get replacement parts for if need be and naturally that I could use a modern sound system with.

For a while now I've been wanting to start an LP collection. So far, I have been able to find several vinyls in excellent condition, however I do not yet have a turntable on which to play them (and yes, I do plan on playing them). Ideally, I would like a turntable which is able to play the records without causing any (or which causes very little) wear to them. However, I don't have a whole lot of money to spend on one. I'd like to spend around 0 on a turntable, but if it would make a big difference I'd be willing to pay up to around 0-250 for a good one.

Any other general advice or information I should know about turntables would be greatly appreciated. I'm very new at this, so I know very little about them. For example: one thing I have noticed is that many seem to come with dust covers. But wouldn't such a cover also obscure the sound being played rather significantly? Or do you only close it when it is not being used? Also, is any sort of amp typically required? Anything else I should know?

Thank you very much for your help
Thanks for the advice, Brandon. Another question, though: Can you typically put any cartridge on the arm of any record player, or do you have to be careful to make sure you get the right kind? Also, there are quite a few different types of Cartridges within those two brands you mentioned. How do I tell which one to get?
Alright, I've done a bit more research and it looks like two good options would be the Audio-Technica AT-PL120 or -PL50. The PL50 is about while the PL120 is 0. From what I can tell, they are both low-end, "starter" turntables, but the PL120 seems to get much better reviews. Is it really worth the extra 0 though? What is most important to me is that I cause as little wear as possible to the records. Would the PL120 be better for this?

Also, I looked into cartridges and managed to find what seems to be a fairly good one for a good price on Amazon - The Shure M97xE, for . Is this worth getting, or is the cartridge that would come with either of the above turntables adequate? Are there any others I should consider? Again, I want to reduce wear to the records as much as I can while staying within my budget.

Finally, is there any other equipment I would need to buy with these? Amplifiers, speakers, etc?

Thanks for any help

I have just purchased a used record player, along with a few new vinyls. When I plugged it into my amp and began to play the record, after a few minutes, the sound became very scratchy and unclear. I have made sure all the plugs are plugged FULLY in, I just purchased a new cartridge and the sounds is still scratchy. I have played music on the amp and speakers from my computer, and it sounds fine.

My obsession with vinyls is insane! i love the player works but i have too many CDs as it is. I want something like the needle but is actuall a laser reader. Plus i need it to look like a record player from the 70's. Please tell me where i can find this or even how i can make it. Thanks

My mother wants to rip her old vinyls (33 1/3, 45, and 78 RPM) into MP3s that she can play on an MP3 Player. Can anyone recommend a good USB Turntable that I can get her for Christmas? She has a laptop so recording them through a sound card isn't an option.

I recently got a turntable and bought some used vinyls for it. One of my vinyls plays wonderfully and doesn't have any scratches, but it appears to be warped and wobbly. I can visibly see the arm of the record player bobbing up and down as the record turns. Is it okay to play the record, or will it damage my record player?

I'm interested in getting a record player to play my vinyls on.

I don't know anything about this, what exactly do I need? A turntable, speakers, and an amplifier? Is there any type of record player that has all this built in? Do portable ones need these attachments?

What are some decent, cheap brands/types that I can look for?

Please, educate me!

My boyfriend's birthday is coming up and I was planning on buying him one as well as a few vinyls to go with it. I don't really know much about them, though, and I've tried looking on ebay and a few other places for one. All that seems to be coming up are turntables that look like they're more for DJing and it definitely needs to be older and vintage. Are turntables and record players the same thing? Is there something specific I need to search for or look for in a record player? Anywhere specific I should try looking for one? Any and all information I could get would be GREATLY appreciated!

I really want to start collecting vinyls, and there are many good record players I can choose from, but my grandparents are willing at any time to give me quite a few 70-80 year old albums, and I want to be able to play them. This is why I'm looking for a solid durable turntable that has great audio quality, has 33, 45 and 78 settings, and is very gentle on the records being played.

Any suggestions?

I recently scored a great deal on a full stereo set, it included a 5 cd changed, a dual cassette player (with high speed dubbing), AM/FM tuner, the amplified for it all, and of course, to put the cherry on the top; a very nice Sony Turn table with 2 speeds; the common 33 1/3 and then the other common, 45. Sadly, I ran a test (after noticing bad sound quality) on it and realized it spun at approximately 29 /12 RPM, causing bad distortion in the record. I checked the motor and belt and neither of them looked damage - not that I know for sure since I am not completely familiar with Record Players.
I just assumed the Motor was not functioning right, and I was told getting my turn table fixed would cost as much as buying a new one, so, I have been on the search for a somewhat cheap turntable.
It needs to have RCA cables to connect into my amplifier, and needs to be thin to be able to fit in stereo case that all the equipment came in. (not like laptop-thin, but you know, nothing humongous). Aside from that, I only use 12" vinyls, and don't plan on owning and 45s, so so long as it can play 12" vinyls - at the correct speed - I am fine with that.

Do you think I could play this http://www.amazon.com/FUNERAL-Vinyl-ARCADE-FIRE/dp/B0007KIG3G#moreAboutThisProduct

on this?

http://www.pricedelight.net/default.asp?S=503&A=E&PKV=Crosley-CR48-OA|0

Im getting a record player today and I want a couple vinyls for it ofcourse but amazon isnt telling me the disc dimensions
so
what do you think?

I found a vintage gramophone, maybe from the early 1900s, and i want to know that, if i buy some Metallica vinyls, will it work?

I am looking to buy a turntable, a record player. I know I am several decades too late it is just something I want. Does anyone have any suggestions? Anything specific too look for? I know there are different sizes of vinyls but all I ever see in record stores are the big ones I dont know what size that is, I think the small ones are 45's but do I need a special turntable for different sizes or what. I am kinda stumblin round in the dark.

Hey i have some old vinyls and would loveee to get a record player again, however i am not certain if i can plug a record player in my stereo system. Some help would be greatly appreciated:) do i have have to look for a certain jack at the back of the stereo system? i would like to know before i go and put down 100 bucks towards this, Thanks alot:), Troy

i've got a 33 in, it's set at 33 not 45, even if it was it wouldn't be playing slowly it would be super fast. but for some reason the vinyl does not play at the normal speed the song would usually play at. i've tested it with several other songs with several other vinyls, and the same thing happens. i think it has something to do with the rubber band underneath the rubber pad the vinyl sits on. i think it might be loose and worn out. is that the problem? would i be able to get a replacement one somewhere if that is the problem? any help/guidance would be appreciated. thanks.

I just bought a phonograph/turntable, is there a website or store that has a good selection of old vinyls or records?

I'm having trouble choosing a good record player make; here's the stuff that I want:

1) able to play 33 1/3, 45, and 78 rpm speeds
2) semi-automatic arm (so that lowering it onto my vinyl won't feel like a delicate surgical process...)
3) USB, USB, USB!! It's utterly important that I can transfer my old vinyls onto my computer.
4) Decent sound quality... I'm counting on the converted mp3 files to sound great on my speakers anyway, so I don't really need audiophile quality direct from the turntable. Still, I want "decent" sound.

Any ideas?

I've been thinking about getting a record player because I've heard the sound quality is amazing (at least better than CDs). I just want to use the record player to listen to music (no dj-ing). How much should I be paying for it? Any recommendations on what to get? Also, is it true the sound quality of vinyls gets worse as you play them more. Should there be a limit to how many times you play a vinyl (before you wreck it at least)?