Milliron specs a very decent setup: Rega Planar turntable, Yamaha receiver, KEF speakers. That's real audiophile territory.
That setup would give accurate, detailed sound, which is just right for the classical music I listen to. For younger people brought up on megabass and who knows what music, it might sound constrained to them--but it would sound very much like the original recording.

From what I remember about room mates
I am wondering if a $250.00 set of head phones wouldn't be a better choice.

quote:

Originally posted by sigarmsp226:
Trapper - You might want to consider looking at Wal-Mart at their Bluetooth turntables and Bluetooth speakers.
This past Christmas I purchased a Audio-Technica(spelling) bluetooth turntable and a Klipsch bluetooth speaker for my 28 year old son and he LOVED this set up. Total cost was about $250.00

Just an idea for you to consider…..

Quick search...for when you inherit your uncle's record collection . I might look in local pawnshop for used ones like this or decent vintage. Getting a separate pre-amp kind of a pain though.

China

ANGELS HORN Bluetooth Vinyl Record Player with 2 Bookshelf Stereo Speakers, Built-In Phono Preamp, Audio-Technica Cartridge and Stylus, Walnut https://a.co/d/9VpqUPo

I've still got my Dual 1219 and MA6100 in a box in the garage but sold my 901's and TEAC A4070 G a while ago. I probably haven't used the turn table in 20 yrs.
I connected my iphone to my Bose wave and that's good enough for me. My 28 yo daughter has expressed interest in my old audio equipment.

If you like the hunt (as I do) auctions and yard sales.
My turntable is a JVC direct drive that I bought at a yard sale for $5. Found a good cartridge for another $50.
The rest of my stereo was at an auction and it was a package deal for $100 - Nacamichi amp, Pioneer CD player, tape deck and a pair of larger Polk speakers. Pretty incredible set.
Enjoy the hunt.

My set it in my barn where I work on the bikes and car. When I listen to Led Zepplin so do my neighbors….

quote:

Ya, I told her what I was thinking, she laughed and said, “Dad, I don’t need all that, I just want a record player!”

I still think you should get her separates; three items. Four including the two bookshelf speakers. She'll grow to hear the difference and it won't take long. And she'll be more devoted to music later in life.

ETA, I stand by my recommendation of a receiver for bluetooth streaming.

I still use McIntosh 1900 with Mac1 speakers paired with Klipsch bookshelf speakers. Klipsch are necessary for low volume listening. At higher volume cut out the small speakers. The 1900 has new caps. The Mac1s got new surrounds some years ago. Turntable is a B&O 3000. Disc player is a Rotel played through the tape-in plugs. The Mac uses a MQ101 equalizer.

^^^ Those names make me smile!

Used Technics 1200
Ortafon Needle
Alesis RA150
Tannoy Golds

I've got Technics 1200 MKII that was one of a pair I bought out of a bar 10+ years ago. The bar did Jello wrestling at one point using the tables for the soundtrack.

I cleaned off 30 years of nicotine stains, replaced some bulbs and the RCA cables and added an Ortofon Red cartridge.

I started out with a Pioneer receiver, but currently have a Marantz that I am using with some Cerwin-Vega speakers. I had some Mission 71 speakers that have been repurposed for another application these days when I was using the Pioneer.

Plenty good enough for the hearing I have left.

At some point, when I have more room, I have a large set of Klipsch speakers I'll use instead.

quote:

Originally posted by 4MUL8R:
Studio monitors.

Mind explaining why studio monitors, please?

Thanks.

0-0

quote:

Mind explaining why studio monitors, please?

Thanks.

0-0

good for hearing every distracting "pop & click" on the vinyl

Vinyl is the primary way I consume music; though I am no "audiophile". When I began listening to vinyl on my own, I bought a simple setup. I have since used some borrowed equipment from an audiophile friend, and now have actually "regressed" back to almost the exact same simple setup I started with, and I still find it satisfying.

Audio-Technica AT-LP3 turntable $200 (Has auto start/stop and a built-in phono pre-amp)

Logitech Z533 computer speaker system (or something similar) $150 (Has inputs to accommodate the turntable, and a stand-alone volume control knob with headphone jack and an aux input)

Sennheiser HD650 headphones $400 (comes with 3.5mm to 1/4 adapter)

3.5mm headphone splitter (for when she wants to listen with friends)

Stylus brush (I think mine is branded "vinyl buddy")

Vinyl brush (I use MoFi with a few sprays of distilled water)

I used that exact setup for a couple years, then used some nicer borrowed equipment for a couple years, but have since returned to the minimalist setup, with the addition of a receiver to accommodate a tape deck and CD player as well.

Much of the charm of listening to vinyl is the fact that makes the whole experience more of a process; you are committing to listening to that side of that album. They say it can be the best-sounding way to experience music, and I don't doubt that. I have found the quality of the sound is more dependent on the quality of the mix/master (or remaster) and the record pressing. I use a website called discogs.com, to do research when I am looking to purchase an album that has many available editions and pressings. Folks can review the different editions, and it can help her narrow down the best-sounding ones.

Like I said: I am no expert, but this setup could rock the kitchen/living/dining room of a condo I used to live in, with output to spare, and it's probably the most versatile you can get, without a receiver. I do the overwhelming majority of my listening with headphones, and I think that's the way to go anyway.

You might encourage her not to fall into the trap of equipment obsession; it's about listening to music, after all. Also, be wary of album marketing gimmicks, in the world of current releases; don't fall for the "limited edition, hand numbered, splatter vinyl". It doesn't sound any better; it might even sound worse than basic black.

Taking the advice here, keeping the college dorm, and keeping in mind my daughter’s needs first:



Not high end or what I’d buy for myself, but Taylor Swift sounds just fine and my daugher is happy. Klipsch powered speakers and a basic Sony turntable. Both are Bluetooth, so she can use the headphones she has and use the speakers with her phone. The speakers also have inputs, so she can use them with her computer to watch movies or whatever.

Yep. Klipsch has a lot of good powered speaker options at any budget to save on time and headache. Here's their options:

https://www.klipsch.com/powered-speakers

If you can stretch a bit, my favorite desktop speakers are the KEF LSXII Wireless that are on sale right now. Also to the OP, if you want to email me, I do have an option available at a very good price along these lines.