KeithMcGowan Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 Hi all: I am putting together two identical stereos for my kids. I bought a couple refurbed NAD D3020 Integrated Amps with phono and have them set up with some older RB-5II that haven't been used in years but sounds great. I am hoping to get recommendations on a good value turntable. I don't need a preamp included and just want a good bang for the buck option for a first table. Thanks in advance for any suggestions. Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 Wow, sounds like happy kids. Are you looking for used or new? There is a new quality table out there a member here got recently. Just need to remember now. A nice value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 Anyway @Dave1290 may be able to say for himself about the table. Modern and a decent table. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubeHiFiNut Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 27 minutes ago, KeithMcGowan said: Hi all: I am putting together two identical stereos for my kids. I bought a couple refurbed NAD D3020 Integrated Amps with phono and have them set up with some older RB-5II that haven't been used in years but sounds great. I am hoping to get recommendations on a good value turntable. I don't need a preamp included and just want a good bang for the buck option for a first table. Thanks in advance for any suggestions. Keith Fully automatic, semi-auto or manual? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkwa1959 Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 Keith, I have a couple of nice options,you can call me after 6 any night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshnich Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 Uturn turntables are good and affordable. I bought for my office system and have been happy with it. https://uturnaudio.com/collections/turntables?msclkid=054407539ce31cbab8375b7056934786&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=USA(EN)>Search>Branded&utm_term=turntable uturn&utm_content=U-Turn>Turntable 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithMcGowan Posted December 26, 2018 Author Share Posted December 26, 2018 Thanks all for replies and options. I am going to check these out and will keep everyone posted on how this turns out. If anyone has a good value used, shoot me an email at keithmcg70@gmail.com. I will respond to everyone and appreciate the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfjacques Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 I would second the Uturn recommendation - for $179 great starter table and you can customize color etc... upgrade cartridges etc... customer service is SUPERB! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithMcGowan Posted December 26, 2018 Author Share Posted December 26, 2018 1 hour ago, billybob said: Wow, sounds like happy kids. Are you looking for used or new? There is a new quality table out there a member here got recently. Just need to remember now. A nice value. Thanks, just sharing with them what I love. I'm not too concerned with new or used but they need to be identical. They both keep score unfortunately. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithMcGowan Posted December 26, 2018 Author Share Posted December 26, 2018 24 minutes ago, joshnich said: Uturn turntables are good and affordable. I bought for my office system and have been happy with it. https://uturnaudio.com/collections/turntables?msclkid=054407539ce31cbab8375b7056934786&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=USA(EN)>Search>Branded&utm_term=turntable uturn&utm_content=U-Turn>Turntable This looks like the perfect option. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YK Thom Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 I see they also have a nice looking phono preamp. I swore I wouldn’t get back into vinyl but have been wavering. Nice tip on this brand that I had not heard of before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithMcGowan Posted December 26, 2018 Author Share Posted December 26, 2018 Pulled the trigger on a pair of basics. Upgraded to walnut and maple bases over MDF and added acrylic platter. Appears to be a sweet little table and can't wait to set these up. Appreciate all of the suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubeHiFiNut Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 1 minute ago, KeithMcGowan said: Pulled the trigger on a pair of basics. Upgraded to walnut and maple bases over MDF and added acrylic platter. Appears to be a sweet little table and can't wait to set these up. Appreciate all of the suggestions. A very solid choice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1290 Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 Hmmmmmm basic tables Keith? Both the same? I'm clueless, but let me throw this into the mix... If my sister and I had identical tables and I screwed up my cartridge doing something stupid would I sneak my table in and switch it with hers? Bwa ha ha... Moi??? NEVAH! *coughs* Have fun w/that thought man! 😂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 Here is a copy of an ebay guide that I found to be quite useful in the past on the subject of "bang-for-buck" turntables (I bought an old Empire 398 based on these recommendations): Turntables-What should you buy.pdf EDIT: Found it on the Wayback Machine: https://web.archive.org/web/20110218065819/http://reviews.ebay.com/Turntables-What-should-you-buy_W0QQugidZ10000000002161529 Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithMcGowan Posted December 27, 2018 Author Share Posted December 27, 2018 5 hours ago, Dave1290 said: Hmmmmmm basic tables Keith? Both the same? I'm clueless, but let me throw this into the mix... If my sister and I had identical tables and I screwed up my cartridge doing something stupid would I sneak my table in and switch it with hers? Bwa ha ha... Moi??? NEVAH! *coughs* Have fun w/that thought man! 😂 hahaha I definitely did not think this through! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithMcGowan Posted December 27, 2018 Author Share Posted December 27, 2018 5 hours ago, Chris A said: Here is a copy of an ebay guide that I found to be quite useful in the past on the subject of "bang-for-buck" turntables (I bought an old Empire 398 based on these recommendations): Turntables-What should you buy.pdf EDIT: Found it on the Wayback Machine: https://web.archive.org/web/20110218065819/http://reviews.ebay.com/Turntables-What-should-you-buy_W0QQugidZ10000000002161529 Chris Hey Chris, Thanks for posting. That is a really informative guide on turntables that I found really useful. I don't think it would have change my purchasing decision but tons of great information. I actually have one of the vintage idler drive Thorens 124s that he mentions specifically in the guide. I inherited it from my uncle and is a really cool piece of engineering. These tables rebuilt easily compete with high end table made today. A project for the future but cool that it was mentioned. Thanks again. Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 I was ready to pull the triger on one of the U-turn tables but ended up with a used Technics SL1200Mk II for zero dollars. Still think they have a great range of tables at a good price. What carts did you get for them? I got an Ortofon Red for my Technics and it sounds fine to me after I wortked through a few LPs. I'm sure the sisters will love them. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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