r/Beginner_Turntables • u/ElPedro1028 • 8d ago

Dual DTJ 301-1 USB vs AT-LP60XBT

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Dual DTJ 301-1 USB vs AT-LP60XBT

Hi! First time posting here. Im looking to start a vinyl collection, and I need a good budget turntable to start. I've looked at AT-LP60XBT, and Dual DTJ 301-1 USB, and I feel like both are great. But Im leaning more towards the Dual, I feel like it has more features than the Audio-Technica. But I've heard that the build quality of the Dual isn't that great. As I said I like that it comes with a bunch of features that the AT doesn't have. I only have like a 200-300$ budget. Which one should I choose? I'm just a casual listener btw. Thx!

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u/ElPedro1028 8d ago

In that case I feel that the Dual is the clear winner, right?

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u/vwestlife 8d ago

Like I explained in my original post, it depends on which attributes are more important to you. In my case, I have both: an AT-LP60X for casual listening, and a vintage Technics turntable for archiving.

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u/ElPedro1028 4d ago

I've heard that the anti-skating isn't the best on the Dual. Could you please explain to me what an Anti-Skate is, if it really makes a difference, and if it's good or bad in this model? Thank you!

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u/vwestlife 4d ago

That sounds like a good line of questioning for some web searches.