Doubled23 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Im looking to buy a record player, my budget is maxed at 350 if possible, any good stores on vancouver island or websites. I went on amazon but there were quite a few bad reviews on the ones there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuckin_futz Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Try 'Sound Hounds' in Victoria. They do sell them. No idea what the cost though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BuckFoston Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Come into my van. I have an array of products for your enjoyment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice orca Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Come into my van. I have an array of products for your enjoyment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nux4lyfe Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Tom Lee, Long-Mcquade..what are you using it for..just playing records or doing some djing?...if only playing records I'm sure places like sears will have what your looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hudson bay rules Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Just the fact that you're calling it a "record player" rather than a "turntable" suggests that you just need any entry level unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hume Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 garage sales, always buy them used. you can put together a nice system for $100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuckin_futz Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Come into my van. I have an array of products for your enjoyment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doubled23 Posted July 26, 2012 Author Share Posted July 26, 2012 Tom Lee, Long-Mcquade..what are you using it for..just playing records or doing some djing?...if only playing records I'm sure places like sears will have what your looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doubled23 Posted July 26, 2012 Author Share Posted July 26, 2012 Just the fact that you're calling it a "record player" rather than a "turntable" suggests that you just need any entry level unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BuckFoston Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Is your van white? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nux4lyfe Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 just playing records, dont need to hook it up to my computer, play cds or anything like that, most of the ones ive seen online at those places seem to be all in one units Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SukhKular Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 And windowless, for greater enjoyment of my er... products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hudson bay rules Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 same crap different name, it plays records right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 same crap different name, it plays records right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurn Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 The term turntable has been used for decades and is not "usually" used for record scratching DJ's. Try Sound hounds in Victoria, talk to Paul or Don and ask about the entry level Rega or Goldring turntable. If the records you have are scratched up a bit try to pony up a few extra dollars for a "line contact stylus". This will eliminate most ticks and pops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armada Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Pawn Shops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awalk Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Depends on what you want? Someone touched on this earlier as well. Oh, and small detail here, a "record player" is traditionally something that is both a turntable and an amp/receiver combined..like a full cabinet unit that you will see on used websites. A "turntable" is a solo unit that you run through an amp/receiver. Most people these days if not all want a turntable. Although these days the terms have become synonymous so it's not really a big deal either way. For DJ-ing: Buy used, go on used victoria or craigslist...don't buy top of the line when you are just starting...buy a cheap set of direct drive TT's (not belt drive for DJing, belts won't last) and try it out, make sure you like it. Of course if you are buying for DJing your price is going to be a lot more, as you need two TT's and a mixer, as well as the rest of your usual stereo equipment. Assuming you are buying just to listen to records, for about $350 you can get a new Rega 3, which is a sick sick turntable. Rega has been making turntables for 50+ years and makes models that run well into thousands of dollars, but with the Rega 3 they took all of their most important features and paired everything else down, creating an affordable turntable with high end components. I honestly cannot remember if mine was $350 or $500, so I apologize if you are are disappointed when you get to the store. Atlas Audio in Victoria on Yates near Vancouver or Quadra sells them. If you can find a Rega 1 or Rega 2 online for $350 buy it if it is in nice shape. Finally, head down to Turntable in Fan Tan alley and chat with Ernie or Gary, they love to talk and you will be there for a while, but they have a lot of good advice to give on the matter. Most important things to look for are a nice tonearm and a good quality stylus. If you are going for a listening turntable instead of a DJ turntable a belt drive seems to be the preferred choice...and having had many different turntables both for DJing and listening, I would agree with belt drive for listening quality. Cheers hope that helps! Be careful buying records these days too...I started about 5 years ago and stopped 2 years ago b/c they are back in vogue now and prices are ridiculous unless you know what to look for. Sound Hounds is OK but if you are a young guy who doesn't know a lot about the equipment they are gonna rip you off a bit...also they aren't the friendliest staff in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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