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mahatmakanejeeves

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7. I don't keep up with basic turntables, but I see that the AT includes

Reply to PubliusEnigma (Reply #3)

Sun Feb 10, 2019, 03:13 PM

Feb 2019

a phono preamp, which she will need to step up the signal from the cartridge to a level where it can drive the sort of amp that can be driven by an iPod or mp3 player.

Depending on how yard sales are in her area, she might find one there too.

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Record player/turntable help! My adult daughter wants to go vinyl... [View all] Guilded Lilly Feb 2019 OP

Crosley new table models Chipper Chat Feb 2019 #1

I have a retro-looking tabletop HeiressofBickworth Feb 2019 #9

Yes.they are low fidelity. Chipper Chat Feb 2019 #10

K&R for visibility. Vinyl rules! lunamagica Feb 2019 #2

The Audio-Technica LP60 is a good one for less than $100. PubliusEnigma Feb 2019 #3

I don't keep up with basic turntables, but I see that the AT includes mahatmakanejeeves Feb 2019 #7

The prices on new vinyl are crazy. safeinOhio Feb 2019 #4

Thrift stores have vinyl also...n/t bluecollar2 Feb 2019 #6

Used book stores too n/t TexasBushwhacker Feb 2019 #8

Continuing thank-you for all suggestions/comments :) Guilded Lilly Feb 2019 #5

ION USB turntable is awesome and will hook to the TV. akraven Feb 2019 #11

Thanks! What brand do you have... Guilded Lilly Feb 2019 #12

Still mad my mom sold the stereo console without telling me maxrandb Feb 2019 #13