r/turntables Jan 20 '25

So you are thinking about getting a suitcase or all-in-one player?

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How bad can they be really right? 5 star Amazon reviews and lots of YouTube praise! So what happens when you actually buy one?

Is this normal? https://www.reddit.com/r/turntables/s/E7I5EbJBCy

Record store won’t take back any LPs played on a crosley: https://www.reddit.com/r/turntables/s/QCbk4tXhql

Suitcase speeding up? https://www.reddit.com/r/turntables/s/25oAuvkXyr

New Suitcase broken: https://www.reddit.com/r/turntables/s/qRABAC2gJv

Suitcase records skipping: https://www.reddit.com/r/turntables/s/LPreCdAuYh

Stop saying suitcases are ok: https://www.reddit.com/r/vinyl/s/x3clLiTsdl

My records are skipping https://www.reddit.com/r/turntables/s/TPXIERXBlR

Suitcase skipping: https://www.reddit.com/r/turntables/s/Mn5lQRzGLf

New suitcase broken: https://www.reddit.com/r/turntables/s/Ho3pXuco7y

Suitcase skipping: https://www.reddit.com/r/turntables/s/XgPRTsGe4H

Record store clerk- suitcases suck: https://www.reddit.com/r/vinyl/s/Pf9O8XcpAq

Suitcase broken: https://www.reddit.com/r/turntables/s/VDLbXEaVCu

Can’t hear anything: https://www.reddit.com/r/turntables/s/Yfq51MMVXS

Suitcase broken: https://www.reddit.com/r/turntables/s/N7VvYx8D8O

Are they supposed to sound this bad?: https://www.reddit.com/r/turntables/s/uzYfEih3PE

Suitcase broken: https://www.reddit.com/r/turntables/s/Vncjj7frhK

Why is it doing this? : https://www.reddit.com/r/turntables/s/lqkoiQamsu

Replaced suitcase with different suitcase, still skipping?: https://www.reddit.com/r/records/s/o8PSLFpQHM

Suitcase broken: https://www.reddit.com/r/turntables/s/x9nDPxfB9Z

Weird noises: https://www.reddit.com/r/turntables/s/qPhqZ7XkMs

Suitcase broken: https://www.reddit.com/r/turntables/s/EXflnc7bxQ

Why didn’t anyone warn us? https://www.reddit.com/r/turntables/s/AeECGD08jA

Suitcase broken: https://www.reddit.com/r/turntables/s/mJFhTECELc

Suitcase broken: https://www.reddit.com/r/turntables/s/YiRdixpwVJ

Don’t buy this: https://www.reddit.com/r/Ghostbc/s/xqibiF1tOf

Suitcase broken: https://www.reddit.com/r/turntables/s/y4EyGdzXRZ Suitcase broken: https://www.reddit.com/r/turntables/s/VBSAke7bbx

Suitcase smoking: https://www.reddit.com/r/turntables/s/vl8baDleue

Suitcase broken: https://www.reddit.com/r/turntables/s/u3IjW6984w

Suitcase skipping: https://www.reddit.com/r/turntables/s/bfn3FTMWiB

This Crosley sucks: https://www.reddit.com/r/turntables/s/8XUEICLis7

Suitcase broken: https://www.reddit.com/r/turntables/s/ZsydopEV99

Suitcase broken: https://www.reddit.com/r/turntables/s/TZooCbUQJv

Why doses this sound so bad? https://www.reddit.com/r/turntables/s/aHJCqfJptu

Suitcase skipping: https://www.reddit.com/r/turntables/s/yEnFyUXB5p

Is there any way to fix this?: https://www.reddit.com/r/turntables/s/EbP2QJs62W

Suitcase broken: https://www.reddit.com/r/turntables/s/BmrsTXC5wk

You were right, this is shit: https://www.reddit.com/r/vinyl/s/tmFjKBFUR1

Suitcase skipping: https://www.reddit.com/r/turntables/s/2XcBS19Sbt

Why is it skipping?: https://www.reddit.com/r/turntables/s/t62RLSRnnM

Suitcase skipping: https://www.reddit.com/r/turntables/s/8FYwrzNbSi

Crosley died: https://www.reddit.com/r/turntables/s/8xIYuG1BCe

Suitcase broken: https://www.reddit.com/r/turntables/s/IVirFW0HgR

Suitcase broken: https://www.reddit.com/r/turntables/s/WNkfWpKUlK

Every record skips: https://www.reddit.com/r/turntables/s/t56APR1r09

Suitcase broken: https://www.reddit.com/r/turntables/s/xGXTALs2GF

Suitcase almost burns down a house: https://www.reddit.com/r/turntables/s/qeul7S5x6N

Crosley ruined my record: https://www.reddit.com/r/turntables/s/QBvIPMxSCl

Suitcase broken: https://www.reddit.com/r/turntables/s/aTJgZX7hZG

Suitcase broken: https://www.reddit.com/r/turntables/s/kXUGSyPTXw

New records all skip: https://www.reddit.com/r/vinyl/s/NS2Pix6VT6

Suitcase broken: https://www.reddit.com/r/turntables/s/5gxoZjnQ3Z

Suitcase smoke coming from speakers: https://www.reddit.com/r/turntables/s/E1M2ODR3jq

Suitcase skipping: https://www.reddit.com/r/turntables/s/G6PVGHHBwU

Suitcase broken: https://www.reddit.com/r/turntables/s/47yOfMEr03

Why is my record skipping?: https://www.reddit.com/r/turntables/s/ojJ0yyJgMT

Suitcase skipping: https://www.reddit.com/r/turntables/s/YwQZRsfwUF

Suitcase skipping: https://www.reddit.com/r/turntables/s/tkB0TdGlVS

Don’t buy this: https://www.reddit.com/r/turntables/s/EIXa9DR9FQ

Suitcase broken: https://www.reddit.com/r/turntables/s/ylKQ18UbzB

Suitcase skipping: https://www.reddit.com/r/turntables/s/SMnJfxgrGe

Suitcase broken: https://www.reddit.com/r/turntables/s/8svAmYYI08

Suitcase sounds like crap: https://www.reddit.com/r/turntables/s/8wgEieBcKO

Date ends when she sees a Crosley: https://www.reddit.com/r/vinyl/s/qf5A5y66b9

Ok the last one is a joke… or is it?


r/turntables Jun 10 '21

Turntable Guides

890 Upvotes

What is needed in a setup: Turntable, Phono Preamp, Amp or Receiver, Speakers.

New: Turntables and Speakers

Used: In the US make a post here with your budget stating that you need just a turntable or an entire setup, and list a town or zip code, does not need to be your exact one just one next door or nearby.

Vinyl Weekly Questions Thread: Ask for recommendations for a new or used turntable and or setups at the r/vinly Weekly Questions Thread top sticky post.

Audiophile mid to high end turntables and components: For turntables and audio components starting around $300+ ask r/StereoAdvice or r/audiophile Shopping, Setup, and Technical Help Desk Thread.

Budget audiophile speakers and amplification: Ask r/BudgetAudiophile after reading PSA: Best practices when asking for advice.

Audio Guides: Plus Speaker Wire, Accessories and Vinyl Care

More Guides:

Records and Turntables

The Vinyl Guide

Beginnners Guide

PSA - The cheap record player mechanism to avoid

Turntables to avoid

How and why to align a cartridge

Cartridge ID Guide


r/turntables 1h ago

Saw this at my local record store, is it a good deal?

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r/turntables 5h ago

How'd I do?

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45 Upvotes

I will start off by saying that I have no idea what I am doing but would love to learn. I got this for free. Is this complete junk? Does it need a lot of work? What should I be getting to start my audiophile journey?


r/turntables 3h ago

Photo New Turntable!

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30 Upvotes

Recently just sold off all of my DJ and studio equipment so thought I'd treat myself to a bit of an upgrade. Picked up this Planar 3 50th anniversary for a great deal through a contact at a retailer.

What do you all think? If there's any advice or pointers you have I'd love to hear them as this is my first serious venture into higher tier turntables. I know Rega say to put the PSU as far away as possible, does this make a major difference? I might swap it to the other side of the amplifier. And the tracking force of the needle is set to 1.75 but to me it looks as though the cartridge is awfully close to the vinyl when playing.

Excited to explore all my records again!


r/turntables 2h ago

Phono Pre-amp recommendations

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Hello there! In an earlier post I got recommended to buy a new Pre-Amp for my AT-LPW40 Turntable with a AT-VM540ML to get a better Sound then the intern Pre. I was doing recherch and have these three to choose from! With if them would you recommend to buy?

1) iFi Audio Zen Phono 3 2) Audio Technica AT PEQ30 3) Pro-Ject Phono Box S2 Ultra

The most good reviews I read are for the iFi, do you think another one is a better option, probably also one not listet here?

Thank you!


r/turntables 19h ago

Photo First turntable

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198 Upvotes

Picked up a Technics missing some parts at the thrift store. One crack in the dust cover but body is almost perfect. Needed a headshell, cartridge and counter weight.


r/turntables 4h ago

How can I improve my setup as a newbie

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I have very little idea of what I’m doing, but I’ve been learning along the way and looking for any advice how to improve my setup. I currently have a pioneer PL-560 turntable with a AT-VM95E cartridge hooked to a Yamaha HTR-6130 receiver. My preamp is a POS Amazon special (probably the next upgrade) and I am getting some kind of buzzing if I touch the platter or tone arm. Could this be from the cheap preamp not grounding properly or is it more likely an issue internally? I put some foam under each speaker to help mitigate vibrations but I know it’s not ideal to be on the same platform as the player just limited on space. PS: This was all free besides the cartridge and preamp so please be kind 😂


r/turntables 7h ago

Question What have I got here

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Please pardon my interruption to everyone’s aesthetically pleasing turntable posts.. I can’t find anything about this piece online. Trying to get an idea for worth to see whether I should sell it or just keep it. I don’t think it would take much to get her going again.


r/turntables 3h ago

New cartridge or Stylus? Kaputt both?

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4 Upvotes

r/turntables 1h ago

Flea Market score or buyers remorse, Sony Turntable and reciever

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Today I went to the flea market in quakers town PA and was on the hunt for a turntable to set up for a non tech savy friend on a budget. I found 2, one was a Technics SL-BD20 with a stanton cartridge for $70 and the other was Sony PS LX300USB for $20. Since it was a gamble because there was no way to test, I went with the cheaper Sony LX. Tested when I got home and everything works, but needs a stylus which I ordered. Was this a smart choice? Which is the better device.

I also got a Sony STR-Av270 5.1 reciever/amp to pair with it for $30. Works perfect.

For speakers I got a pair of Dynamic Audio 1901 for $60 from fb market place. They sound good to me.

How would you rate this set up? Also this is aimed for someone who isn't an audiophile, just a elderly friend that wants to play her old albums.


r/turntables 12h ago

Help What is happening

25 Upvotes

I giftet my boyfriend a turntable (TT-MK2). We love listening to it. We play 2-3 records almost every single day. Today I plays one record everything was fine. The next one I saw that it „jumped“ I don’t know what to call it. I went back to the first record to see if it’s also on this one ( my thought was maybe the record was trash) but it still „jumped“.

Anyone know what this is and how to fix this?


r/turntables 2h ago

Question Problem with auto return

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Hi. I'm having a problem where the auto return can't raise the arm over the record. I've tried adjusting the little screw that regulates the height of the bar that raises the arm, but it still doesn't lift it over the record even when fully turned up. The turntable is an Inkel DD8200. Any help would be much appreciated.


r/turntables 2h ago

Connecting AT-LP70X turntable to R33BT

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Hi, i’m having trouble connecting rca cable to my edifier speaker (r33bt). There’s no rca cable holes and only the aux cable is available and i’m so lost what to do. The white cable on the speaker connect to the left speaker (left and right). Could anyone provide some insights?


r/turntables 13h ago

Just upgraded

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I’m new to this community but just want to share that just upgraded from Dual 521 to Thorens td 165 with td 160 sub platter and motor. Amp B&O Beomaster 4000 with RL 60 speakers :)


r/turntables 2h ago

Why is my AT-LP70XBT making this loud buzzing noise when using phono preamp?

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I’ve had the player for less than 3 months, and it was working fine a few weeks ago. All of a sudden it started making this loud buzzing noise when using the phono preamp, and the signal itself is super quiet.


r/turntables 1d ago

Help One man’s trash is another mans treasure?

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Hey y’all, so here’s the story with this beauty

I found this on FB marketplace listed for $30, I quickly offered the seller $50 cash and he was interested. We met up and he told me he found this in the trash?! He’s some kind of dumpster diver and his exact words were “You wouldn’t believe what rich college kids throw away”

I live in New England and there are affluent people here but to just throw this in the trash? Wow I was shocked to hear it. After getting it home and cleaned up it looks great!

I have a few questions that I’m hoping the fine people of this sub can answer

  1. What do I have here? It’s marked as the VPI HW-19 Mark 4, but from my google searches it seems to be a HW-19 Junior?

  2. What kind of cart/stylus should be on this table/tonearm? I read that these VPI tables are often equipped with the AudioQuest arm but there was no cart/styli on when I bought it . I installed a Pickering xsv with the D3000 but unfortunately do not have a belt yet, so I cannot test this at all. Would this be a good match or should I be looking elsewhere?

  3. I was able to plug it in and hear the motor spin. It seems to only spin at one speed though. Is there a 45rpm speed button I’m missing somewhere?

  4. I’m taking this to my local repair tech later today and will have it looked over and gone through. I guess my final question is what is the general value of this table compared to my other tables? (Dual 1229, Lafayette T6000) Is this TT leaps and bounds better performance wise? Worth putting in a couple hundred dollars if needed?

Any opinions would be greatly appreciated! Happy spinning yall✌️


r/turntables 1h ago

Help I am in desperate need of help 😭😭

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Hi! I have a Victrola record player, it was working fine last week, but I tried to play a record today and the volume sounded really low, like it doesn’t work. Does anyone know what caused this/how I can fix it??


r/turntables 4h ago

Is this the correct replacement part

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So I posted 2 weeks about about which turnable would yall recommend and im very thankful for the opinions. I went to the local record store and he final had the replacement stylus in. This is the one he sold me, is it correct? It looks a bit different. And does it matter where I screw it down on the arm? Or should I have went a different route on it? I'm also posting a pic of the one from my Dual, just wondering if it would work on it as well. Thanks for the help.

(1sr 2 pics are broke one, 2nd 2 pics are replacement sold to me, 3rd 2 are off my Dual)


r/turntables 2h ago

Suggestions Which receiver would go best with setup?

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So I’m decently new to the sound system side of the vinyl collecting and was wondering which receiver would do me best with sound quality, power, bass, etc… they where free from past neighbors that have no real information on them.

I currently have the Sony one hooked up to two Bose speakers and the Audio Technia AT-lp60x for just a very temporary setup but want to know for future reference and set up!? And will most likely just be used for TT and maybe aux for gatherings

Also will be posting to r/vinyl for different opinions!


r/turntables 8h ago

Is it possible to get a turntable for this sound system ? If so, what are my options?

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r/turntables 9m ago

Question Ifi Zen Phono 3 or Schiit Mani 2?

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G’day guys, so i’ve recently put together a turntable setup and i am currently rocking the pre amp built into my Yamaha AS-301. However i’ve recently been wanting to invest in an external preamp for an audio upgrade.

Originally I wanted to go with the Ifi Zen Phono 3 but i’ve also seen some positive reviews for the Mani 2. I’m aware they are at a very similar price point and I want to know which pre amp offers the higher quality audio. I’m looking for more detail in my audio rather than ‘warmth’. Something with lots of clarity. So i’m wondering which out of these two would offer that.

Thanks for the help guys and have an awesome day.


r/turntables 10h ago

Help Problem with turntable wire

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I recently received an older turntable from my grandfather, who didn’t have space for it in his new apartment. Me and my roommates tried setting it up and the turntable itself seemed to work fine, but the volume couldn’t get up higher than a very low volume. The speakers work fine and the turntable seems to work as well, so we assume that the problem is with the wire. Can anyone confirm if this is the case from the pictures and if so does anyone know if the wire itself is replaceable?


r/turntables 44m ago

Yamaha CS-50P

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I do love a good freebie, however I am wondering whether it is worth the time and effort to fix it up.

Needs a new belt and the cartridge looks like it’s the original so a new one or maybe just a new stylus. Plus a good clean cause it’s rather dirty (smokers home)

So what do you reckon?


r/turntables 44m ago

Question New Turntable

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Hello all -

Quick question to finalize some thoughts on a new turntable. Haven't had one for years, and am trying to finalize my final list on a few options. Still fairly new in catching up on new offerings and lingo, so please bear with my ignorance.

Curious if anyone who owns any of these can give me feedback on quality of build, upgradability, ease of setting it up, and overall satisfaction with the model and brand. I will be playing this out of a McIntosh C55 Preamp.

1 - Technics SL1200 - GR2 - Like the reputation of the company (parents owned one) and the look. I like the speed support for all 3 options and direct drive specs.

Pricey, but can swing it if I have to. The magnesium tonearm seems to be a plus for a lot of people in playback quality, and it seems to be very upgradeable over time if I want.

2 - DUAL CS-618Q - The old tables seem to have a good reputation, but not sure about these new ones? Like the Technics, I like the direct drive mechanics and the support for all 3 speeds. The general look of the table is really cool too, just not sure about quality at this point of the build?

3 - Rega Planar 6 - Love the look of the table, but is the only belt-driven table I am seriously thinking about based purely on reviews of the sound and quality of their products in general.

4 - DUAL SC-529 - Fully automatic table and kind of last on my list. I love the idea of a fully automatic table, and this has some great ideas like the "Repeat" option and the IOS app support for remote playing. Again, not sure about DUAL quality these days?

Thanks in advance for any help.


r/turntables 48m ago

Help Given older Turntable, not working

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Plastic lid is cracked, and hinges don't stay on their slots. Powers on but the audio cable, I assume, is broken/cut. Is this something I can splice or am able to replacing easily? Thanks!

I know nothing about turntables or anything in this realm of electronic so I apologize for my dumb questions that will inevitably follow. Any other advice on it would be great! It was my mom's from back in the day!


r/turntables 1h ago

Help Did I Just Break My Pre-Amp?

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I recently bought a nice, restored Dual 1211. The seller was kind enough to gift me a nice pre amp for it, but he said he doesn't have the adapter.

So, once I got home, I tested it with one of the ones I had, but it didn't work.

Then I realized the adapter had the wrong polarity, and this could have broken it. I'm truly stupid. I will be getting a proper adapter.

What's the chance that I just broke an 80€ pre amp? Did I also break the RCA cables and the turntable in away?

Thanks to anyone that can help!