standalone record player

[_Jimlad_]

Hello all, after a trip down memory lane i am keen to get myself a record player. i am after a standalone as in not hook up to external speakers, but also after something that sounds half decent.

any recommendations, ideally under £300, but not a deal breaker

 

[Mr_Sukebe]

Are you asking for a record deck with built in amp and speakers?

 

[_Jimlad_]

Are you asking for a record deck with built in amp and speakers?

Ideally yes.

 

[Gray2233]

While audio can be quite subjective in terms of what different people feel is quality, I think you're going to struggle to find an all in one unit that fits the bill.

Is it a case of not wanting the faff of amps etc? If so you could pair something like the Audio Technica AT-LP60X with some nice active options from the likes of Edifier and come in under budget, in fact I've seen a couple of bundle deals knocking around.

There's always the vintage route with one of those old carry case style setups? I bought a refurbished one some years ago for an older relative who was on a bit of a nostalgia trip and it was a nice bit of kit.

 

[Mr_Sukebe]

The last time I remember seeing a full all in one with a record deck was some kind of boombox and probably back in the 80s.
You’d be hard pressed to find one now.
It’s worth being aware that record decks don’t really like being shaken around, as some of that vibration will eventually end up influencing the interaction between the record and the diamond that is used to read it.

As Grey suggests, much better to separate, at least into record decks/active speakers

 

[_Jimlad_]

ok thanks chaps,

i will revisit my possible setup

 

[hornetstinger]

yeah a bass driver built into a record player?

Skippy the kangeroo.

 

[Martynt74]

I think your best option would be something like this where it has BT built in and can then connect to any BT enabled speakers so you don't have too much bulk/space limiting issues.

E1 BT – Pro-Ject Audio Systems

A turntable for everyone - Handmade in Europe! The E1 from Pro-Ject Audio Systems is the first E-Line turntable, aiming to deliver a great sound experience on a

www.project-audio.com

 

[Grimley]

The last time I remember seeing a full all in one with a record deck was some kind of boombox and probably back in the 80s.
You’d be hard pressed to find one now.

Like This? I remember these being sold in the high street shops back in the day when I was a teenager.

 

[Mr_Sukebe]

Like This? I remember these being sold in the high street shops back in the day when I was a teenager.

Yep, that’s the horror.
Imagine how much damage that could do to what are now far more expensive and precious vinyl