Want to get a record player. Advice please!

Cleisthenes · 17 Nov 2015 at 14:15

My Dad has asked for a record player for christmas. We have a B&W zepplin to use as a speaker (I think we can use this?), but I know very little about what I need to get.

Total budget is around £200 I should think. Is this enough?

Complete novice at this so be nice

Thanks in advance.

Cleisthenes · 17 Nov 2015 at 16:03

Not a large quantity no, maybe 30? He just wants to be able to play his old records

Cleisthenes · 17 Nov 2015 at 16:35

I'll have a look at that when I'm home, my work pc doesn't have sound

Thanks

Cleisthenes · 17 Nov 2015 at 17:53

That sort of helps, isn't that turn table about £200 on its own? And then I would need an amp?

Cleisthenes · 17 Nov 2015 at 19:04

What's a TT?

Cleisthenes · 17 Nov 2015 at 23:10

Lucid, thank you! Thank was just what I was after

I will have a look at the two that you suggested.

So helpful, this is why I love this community!

Cleisthenes · 18 Nov 2015 at 08:01

Thoughts on the project essential 2 in comparison to the 2 which you recommended above?

e: Although the elemental looks as though it would be the better bet as it had built in phono?

Cleisthenes · 19 Nov 2015 at 08:53

Your opinion is very much appreciated

I know the difference between sound quality, as I use flac myself for everything. He however, I am not convinced will be able to distinguish the difference.

I will have a think, and if I have any further questions I will be sure to bring them to you.

It is almost entirely nostalgia from my dads POV. If it were me I would do things differently but the auto will be the best for him I feel