- OhhCrap
- Jul 9, 2006
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The OP mentions this about looking for new turntables:
andretti posted:
Buying New/Modern Turntables
I used the following criteria: fully automatic, replaceable cartridge and/or stylus, smallish footprint, no USB output, and phono-level outputs. I didn't care about super-high audio fidelity, I'd listen to a CD if I wanted that. I also didn't have a preference between direct drive and belt drive. Note about DJ turntables: There's nothing wrong with a DJ turntable, except that you may be paying for features you won't use (fancy speed controls, playing records backwards, etc). Also it may look out of place in your living room, if you care about that.
What about a USB output makes a turntable not a good choice? I was looking at this Sony table to serve as a little entry into the Vinyl world, so I do not need a very expensive, top quality machine. However, if the fact that it has a USB output is going to hinder the performance, I'll look for something else in the price range.
Also, I feel like the USB would be useful because my dad has dozens upon dozens of old records but his turntable no longer functions, and he mentioned making digital copies as a backup, and I figured this would be a nice surprise.
I'd appreciate any insight! 
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- OhhCrap
- Jul 9, 2006
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<img src='https://fi.somethingawful.com/customtitles/title-ohhcrap.jpg'><br>Of course, that can backfire... some men like their bitches crazy.
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Bensa posted:
USB is a purely digital medium so you need a ACD in the turntable, they're usually crap. Its possible that a Sony one would have a slightly better one.
You need to consider that each component is going to affect the end quality and with combined systems you usually don't get the best parts. So even if you were using the analog outputs you'd still have the motor, needle, tonearm and RIAA pre-amp from the combo turntable.
The customer reviews seem pretty good with informed comments so people who'd know how to compare it to previous systems.
Regardless, I am not looking for top-notch stuff here. If this hobby doesn't pan out, I'm not breaking the bank, and if I do want to continue this, I can easily upgrade.
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