Need help with a turn table.

[wgallagher]

Hey everyone, I am looking to buy a turntable. My price point is around $400. What is the best for sound quality in that range.

 

[Bexiesbruv]

Do you want new or would you be willing to look at used equipment? I believe for your budget you could get a really nice Dual or (maybe) Garrard TT for about 25/30% of your budget. That would leave the rest of the budget to upgrade your stylus and/or the whole headshell, if needed. I just set up my 1988 Acoustic Research TT for my daughter yesterday. Paired with a 1978 Sony amp (I picked up with a Dual 1229 TT) and my pair of Celestion LS10 bookshelf speakers.
I can say the Dual 1019 (I have one of these as well) and the 1229 are great sounding TT even with a basis cart in them.
You could also buy a refurbished Dual 1019 or 12** model for around or a little above your budget.

Cheers!
Bex

 

[cptslow]

Hey everyone, I am looking to buy a turntable. My price point is around $400. What is the best for sound quality in that range.

Check out the Pro-ject debut carbon . sells for 399. Comes with Ortofon 2M Red cartridge installed. Best bang for the buck.
the pro-ject debut III is also a good option with Ortofon OM 5 cartridge currently sells for $325.

 

[wgallagher]

Thanks just ordered the project carbon dc