cloin
@mixedcheese.bsky.social
vintage electronic type of guy
a faded sticker on my head that says "solid state"
a faded sticker on my head that says "solid state"
right on
i used to tell folks that cheap record players were an excellent way to test themselves & see if they had a sprouting interest in more of what the hobby has to offer. i hope you get the most out of it & i think when you do upgrade, youll be really satisfied with the quality shift
take care
i used to tell folks that cheap record players were an excellent way to test themselves & see if they had a sprouting interest in more of what the hobby has to offer. i hope you get the most out of it & i think when you do upgrade, youll be really satisfied with the quality shift
take care
December 13, 2025 at 9:19 PM
right on
i used to tell folks that cheap record players were an excellent way to test themselves & see if they had a sprouting interest in more of what the hobby has to offer. i hope you get the most out of it & i think when you do upgrade, youll be really satisfied with the quality shift
take care
i used to tell folks that cheap record players were an excellent way to test themselves & see if they had a sprouting interest in more of what the hobby has to offer. i hope you get the most out of it & i think when you do upgrade, youll be really satisfied with the quality shift
take care
these lp60's are perfectly decent turntables for the price, the kind of sound quality that lets you enjoy vinyl but isnt leaning into audiophile territory, could last the rest of your life too. the all-in-one is a functional option but the other would be something to aim for in the future id say
December 13, 2025 at 9:09 PM
these lp60's are perfectly decent turntables for the price, the kind of sound quality that lets you enjoy vinyl but isnt leaning into audiophile territory, could last the rest of your life too. the all-in-one is a functional option but the other would be something to aim for in the future id say
well upon further investigation it seems like they dont make the base model LPGO anymore, only the bluetooth version. i know the normal LP60X is around $150 msrp, would be cheaper if you could get it used but thats inconsistent
December 13, 2025 at 9:06 PM
well upon further investigation it seems like they dont make the base model LPGO anymore, only the bluetooth version. i know the normal LP60X is around $150 msrp, would be cheaper if you could get it used but thats inconsistent
if you want to go cheaper, i think logitech has a set of powered speakers for around $40 which wouldnt be bad, and i think walmart has a version of the lp60 called the LP-GO which is around $100, but im not fully sure why; ive never had one in my hands to find out
December 13, 2025 at 9:01 PM
if you want to go cheaper, i think logitech has a set of powered speakers for around $40 which wouldnt be bad, and i think walmart has a version of the lp60 called the LP-GO which is around $100, but im not fully sure why; ive never had one in my hands to find out
the combo i used to sell the most of new was the AT-LP60X and a set of edifier bookshelf speakers. i believe the cheapest speakers they sell are around $70, and if youre lucky you can find one of these record players used for around the same price
December 13, 2025 at 8:58 PM
the combo i used to sell the most of new was the AT-LP60X and a set of edifier bookshelf speakers. i believe the cheapest speakers they sell are around $70, and if youre lucky you can find one of these record players used for around the same price
idk all the different models of them, but everybody used to make them: sony, realistic, optimus, "akai", etc.
the tell is the presence of "start" and "stop" buttons on the front of the unit, a full sized platter, and an AT3600 cartridge/stylus. upgrade the stylus and replace the belt and youre gold
the tell is the presence of "start" and "stop" buttons on the front of the unit, a full sized platter, and an AT3600 cartridge/stylus. upgrade the stylus and replace the belt and youre gold
December 13, 2025 at 8:56 PM
idk all the different models of them, but everybody used to make them: sony, realistic, optimus, "akai", etc.
the tell is the presence of "start" and "stop" buttons on the front of the unit, a full sized platter, and an AT3600 cartridge/stylus. upgrade the stylus and replace the belt and youre gold
the tell is the presence of "start" and "stop" buttons on the front of the unit, a full sized platter, and an AT3600 cartridge/stylus. upgrade the stylus and replace the belt and youre gold
oh ya man, if the vintage style novelty doesnt matter much to you id go with this one for sure. its likely identical on the inside
December 13, 2025 at 8:49 PM
oh ya man, if the vintage style novelty doesnt matter much to you id go with this one for sure. its likely identical on the inside
id say as a CD/cassette player, these things are perfectly fine! cant really go wrong with cheap players on those formats
December 13, 2025 at 8:47 PM
id say as a CD/cassette player, these things are perfectly fine! cant really go wrong with cheap players on those formats
id consider this style of record player to be the gold standard of cheap. companies have been making them since the 90's and the oldest ones ive seen have still worked excellently, plus since they have used the same cartridge since the start, theyre upgradable with modern styli. $20-50 used
December 13, 2025 at 8:45 PM
id consider this style of record player to be the gold standard of cheap. companies have been making them since the 90's and the oldest ones ive seen have still worked excellently, plus since they have used the same cartridge since the start, theyre upgradable with modern styli. $20-50 used
ya theyre definitely cozy looking units, but i think its with malicious intention, to trick older folks into believing its similar to anything theyd have bought in the 60's & charge semi-premium prices despite the manufacturing cost overall being around $20. these things are rotten but they work
December 13, 2025 at 8:41 PM
ya theyre definitely cozy looking units, but i think its with malicious intention, to trick older folks into believing its similar to anything theyd have bought in the 60's & charge semi-premium prices despite the manufacturing cost overall being around $20. these things are rotten but they work
in some cases, the radio style ones will have a full sized platter so theres no overhang on your records & that helps a ton, but the rest of the mechanisms (tonearm, cartridge, "plinth") will be identical to a briefcase style turntable
December 13, 2025 at 8:38 PM
in some cases, the radio style ones will have a full sized platter so theres no overhang on your records & that helps a ton, but the rest of the mechanisms (tonearm, cartridge, "plinth") will be identical to a briefcase style turntable
id avoid victrola, they tend to price gouge for much cheaper lower build quality versions of these things. this "no name" brand version is likely better quality. not by much, but somewhat. "apples and oranges"
December 13, 2025 at 8:36 PM
id avoid victrola, they tend to price gouge for much cheaper lower build quality versions of these things. this "no name" brand version is likely better quality. not by much, but somewhat. "apples and oranges"
it destroying records is mostly a myth, but it wouldnt matter much between the two because they likely use the same record player mechanism. ive never seen one of these all-in-ones that doesnt have a near identical mechanism to a briefcase style record player
December 13, 2025 at 8:35 PM
it destroying records is mostly a myth, but it wouldnt matter much between the two because they likely use the same record player mechanism. ive never seen one of these all-in-ones that doesnt have a near identical mechanism to a briefcase style record player
a used AT-LP60 and a set of computer speakers would blow a briefcase/radio style record player out of the water quality wise, good rec
December 13, 2025 at 8:29 PM
a used AT-LP60 and a set of computer speakers would blow a briefcase/radio style record player out of the water quality wise, good rec
there are briefcase style record players that are under $50 on amazon that will have a near identical record player mechanism that the 8-in-1 has. not great by any means but it will play records
December 13, 2025 at 8:27 PM
there are briefcase style record players that are under $50 on amazon that will have a near identical record player mechanism that the 8-in-1 has. not great by any means but it will play records
i worked at a record store for ~6 years and i saw a lot of this type of unit come in non functional months after purchase; we chose not to sell them for this reason. personally id say if you just want a foot in the door with record players, go cheaper
December 13, 2025 at 8:25 PM
i worked at a record store for ~6 years and i saw a lot of this type of unit come in non functional months after purchase; we chose not to sell them for this reason. personally id say if you just want a foot in the door with record players, go cheaper
this may be the only thing thatll do what youre looking for. i dont know of many high-quality manufacturers who include extra features like recording to mp3 but a lot of companies using cheap OEM's will include features like this to add some amount of extra value despite very poor quality control
December 13, 2025 at 8:21 PM
this may be the only thing thatll do what youre looking for. i dont know of many high-quality manufacturers who include extra features like recording to mp3 but a lot of companies using cheap OEM's will include features like this to add some amount of extra value despite very poor quality control
the real best option would be to find a vintage set from the 70's or 80's
EX: the pioneer pl-115d is fairly cheap to find and is a great option with a lot nicer build quality, features, and upgradability that a lot of newer turntables in the same price range lack, usually $100-200
EX: the pioneer pl-115d is fairly cheap to find and is a great option with a lot nicer build quality, features, and upgradability that a lot of newer turntables in the same price range lack, usually $100-200
August 30, 2025 at 5:44 PM
the real best option would be to find a vintage set from the 70's or 80's
EX: the pioneer pl-115d is fairly cheap to find and is a great option with a lot nicer build quality, features, and upgradability that a lot of newer turntables in the same price range lack, usually $100-200
EX: the pioneer pl-115d is fairly cheap to find and is a great option with a lot nicer build quality, features, and upgradability that a lot of newer turntables in the same price range lack, usually $100-200
briefcase style turntables arent entirely trash, but there are popular brands that make particularly bad versions of this (crosley, victrola) but you can find some online in the $40-60 range that are better, but overall theyre still considered a novelty player when compared to a real turntable
August 30, 2025 at 5:39 PM
briefcase style turntables arent entirely trash, but there are popular brands that make particularly bad versions of this (crosley, victrola) but you can find some online in the $40-60 range that are better, but overall theyre still considered a novelty player when compared to a real turntable
audio technica LP-60X ($100-150) is an excellent entry level option that can last forever if its treated well, youd just need some basic speakers to go with it. at my last job we would sell those turntables with a set of Edifier powered speakers ($80-150) but there are cheaper speaker options online
August 30, 2025 at 5:34 PM
audio technica LP-60X ($100-150) is an excellent entry level option that can last forever if its treated well, youd just need some basic speakers to go with it. at my last job we would sell those turntables with a set of Edifier powered speakers ($80-150) but there are cheaper speaker options online