I find myself passing up nice stuff from other artists because it’s on vinyl.
So I’m thinking of dipping a toe in the water. This is really not hi fi. Initially it would be plugged into a Sonos box that would immediately digitise the signal
On the other hand I don’t want a complete POS that would be a waste of money.
Something reasonable that’s easy to work.
I asked Allan @spacehopper about the deck he seems to recommend a lot, and that’s the
but at £649 it’s probably more than I’m prepared to invest in this endeavour. Say £300-£350. Having looked on Richer Sounds etc. this seems to be a hotly-contested sector.
I’m already eying up the Benefits in-store at Rough Trade East and the tickets all include either the LP or a CD (). Will you keep the Benefits LP safe for me too please?
Good choice with built in phono. I acquired one for a mate who has bought loads of vinyl since and is happy with the plug and play nature. Good simple instructions to set up too.
Firstly, congratulations on getting into vinyl at what is almost certainly the worst possible time to do so. Ideally, go back about 30 years and start your collection then. You’re welcome.
Secondly, ‘vinyls’ should put your name on some kind of register, banning you from all places where records are sold. But we’ll let that pass, as you are one of us. Please don’t do it again.
If you’re not set on buying brand new, you can’t go far wrong with a used Rega.