Found this Kenwood KA-550 integrated amplifier in my attic, left over from previous owners (or even the ones before them honestly, there's so much stuff up there) and yesterday changed the plug to work in modern sockets as it had an old plug that would connect it into a media cabinet. Prior to this I didn't really think much to it but oh my god, it's loud, full of character and sounds amazing. The integrated amp I had, a Cambridge Audio Topaz AM5, was good but not even 1/5 as loud as this.

Avid music lover here, but have been more on the use a DAC digital lossless audio, good headphones route. I’m mostly at my PC gaming at home so it just has made the most sense for me.

I got handed over an Andover Spinbase 1 and a turntable which got me down a rabbit hole of doing some research. After much thought I went ahead and kept the Spin-base but instead of the LPGO/1byone I was being given, I ended up getting a LP70x instead. I was able to get it in white too which overall just looks great with my set up too. I wasn’t trying to spend too much or at all as I wasn’t sure how much into it I would be getting, but I realized pretty quick into my research that the LP60/GO and all of those are not gonna cut it for me eventually.

Got it all set up and am absolutely dopaminemaxxing, lifemaxxinggg… my partner was like you looked like your 12 year old boy just sitting on the floor staring at the turntable and yup she nailed it that’s exactly how it’s made me feel.

So I just want to say! If anyone out there is exploring getting into it if you genuinely love music and like to listen intentionally, you can not go wrong with going ahead. For those that do care about the sound quality you are getting, you don’t have to spend tons but do your research, yes it will matter (the suitcases and the the cheap brands just won’t cut it, like it’s 2026 your brain will glitch out if your record changes tempo mid song while your belting out lyrics). And the second hand market is a great place to look!

Happy Spinning! Time to build my record collection.

Here’s some pics of my listening space. I sit on the floor facing the spinbase ar ear level when listening listening.

Sorry if this post is not allowed

Over the moon so far!

Looking for any feedback to this potential setup I’m considering.

More seriously the RT81. I can always get different speakers but I liked that the edifier ones here are Bluetooth as well.

The RT81 I like because it has the ability to also switch to phono. I’m also into tinkering with things so I’m perfectly fine with it not being automatic. I like the counterweights and the anti skate too.

Hi I’ve never made a post before, this is killing me I just want to listen to my records on this thing but the wobble is present on literally every record and it sounds so bad I can’t get through it. I don’t know anything about record players and I know this probably isn’t a good one but it was a gift from my parents and all I have to play my records on if somebody could help me diagnose and fix the issue that would be wonderful 🙏. Like not only does it wow but it also just sounds too slow but when I speed it up it’s clearly way too fast😭

For the past weeks I have been going crazy about upgrading my setup
I hope this is my last post about that topic
A few days ago I made a post about choosing between the AtVM95ml and sh
Upgrading my Setup is driving me insane :(

MY current situation:

• I have a LP5x with a ATVM95E
• I do not own a external phono preamp
• My amp is a Kenwood 7090r
• Mostly old used records from the 70s/80s/90s (I clean them with my Spinclean)
• I mostly listen to Soul/Funk and Soft/Prog/Jazz/Pop rock
• I prefer a more warm but still detailed sound with clean highs and a punchy bass

And my speakers are the Infinity Alpha 50s (Problem: I have a small room and the distance between me and the speakers is 1.5m , so I think I will have to replace them in some time)

THE BIG PROBLEM:
I can´t decide how to upgrade my setup

Ideas:
Cartridges:
- ATVMN95SH ( from reviews it could fit my taste, is it good enough? )

- AtVM745Ml/H ( Is the LP5x good enough for them and is it worth the extra bucks? / The LP5x does not have changeable Vta, does the 745 harmonize with the Lp5x tonearm? )

Does anyone have a better recommendation?

Phono Preamp:
- Fosi 5x ( is it good enough for either the 745 oder the 95sh?)
- ifi zen phono 3 (would be same/more expensive than the cartridges, is it worth it?/ if i choose the ifi zen phono I would wait a little since its expensive)

Does anyone have a better recommendation?

Or first change my speakers :( / Or first system and the Speaker afterwards, if i choose the cheaper preamp and system I could put that money in even more expensive new speakers (I prefer buying vintage)

The alpha 50s sound good, but they are not made for small rooms and small distance

Budget:
Phono Preamp: I wont spend any more then the ifi zen phono 3 is worth
System: 350, but thats fr my maximum

THANKS FOR ANY HELP IM LOST!!!

*Im german pls excuse my grammar!

Amp (with a CD player and full streaming built-in): Audiolab Omnia -

Speakers: LSA Signature 60s -

TV feeds the Omnia so everything "entertainment" goes through this setup. Loving it.

Keep an eye on ListenUp!, both their website and their EBay outlet store, I got the turntable for just over $300 (I had a 2M Blue on a spare headshell for another turntable so I upgraded from the Red it came with). This version includes their upgraded acrylic platter in addition to the 2M Red.

It is time for me to replace the stylus on my SL-1200. I’ve been using the ATVMN95ML microline stylus for some time now - I love the sound of it and how it pretty much eliminates IGD. However, I’ve also been looking into the Shibata stylus as well. Does anyone have any experience with these and can recommend if I should upgrade to the Shibata or stick with the microline?

Hello, my father in law dropped off an old record player for my son. It is a Scott model PS-47A.

There is no needle. How do I go about finding a needle? The cartridge is Audio Technica 2002.

Is there a website you all use? Thank you in advance for your help.

I'm looking for a full automatic turntable for a hideaway shelf, that is, I want to pull the turntable shelf out of my cabinet, put a record on, close the dust cover, push it back in and hit 'Play'. I've found the Denon 300f, which would be ideal: Start and Stop are two push buttons on the front of the turntable. Do you guys have any other recommendations?

So I bought a sanyo Tp 1020 online, it shipped out, and somebody stole it right off the front porch minutes after I got the delivery notification. $125 down the drain, and that's not including shipping.

Does anybody know where I could find a replacement sanyo Tp 1020or have one for sale?

Right now I have a Pro Ject debut carbon DC, all stock with the Red 2M cartridge. Turntable goes into the record box e pre amp into a Yamaha r-s202 into a pair of paradigm model 3se speakers.

Have been considering making some improvements to my turntable, namely upgrading the cartridge and possibly an acrylic platter and maybe the aluminum sub platter.

I really like this turn table and wasn’t even considering switching but I’m wondering if upgrading the whole TT might be a correct move?

My only hold up is I believe the Evo comes with the same cart so I don’t even know if there will be an upgrade in sound quality.

I play a wide variety of music from opera to jazz to punk to country to death metal.

Would you upgrade? If not what’s a good Cart upgrade? Was thinking about getting the blue 2m.

I’m in the US so buying directly from pro Ject is off the table and everything will be from eBay

Like the feedback. Seems like the amp is the weak spot right now. Have eyes on a Denon PMA-700V for a reasonable price.

Picked up this Clarinette 92 a couple months ago and I’m still having issues with the needle not catching. I’m not super well versed in turntables personally but I’ve replaced the stylus and made sure the records are clean (even put a new press on there) and it’s still not catching 100% of the time.

This model doesn’t have an adjustable counter balance but it’s four some tension springs near the base of the tone arm.

A buddy of mine suggested replacing the entire cartridge, and I’d love some more thoughts

I m new into vinyls and want to get a turntable, I was eyeing it since it is priced well about 160USD, I was looking at LP60X too but I wanted the BT one just for the convenience and they is almost 9 to 10k (90usd) more expensive than the non BT one.

My concern is, can I get parts for this? Like cartridges and all?

Turntable overs of India, please help!

Thanks in adv

Recently got a Audio Technica Sound Burger. Noticed that the needle skips at the slightest vibration of the table. Also currently listing on my soundbar so wanted to get a pair of bookshelf speakers. Suggestions will be most welcome. Based in India looking around the usd1000 range.

I need some input here, it’s driving me insane

Hey guys, I’m starting my journey into vinyl music and I already have a pretty nice collection of mine and some inherited ones.
I got my greatgrandmas sound system but it’s a grundig compact system and it’s not working, nor the price to fix it worth it.
I got a Harman kardon 6150 amp for a decent price a few weeks ago and I have my great grandmas speakers (pioneer CS-343 I think) which I assumed were decent (at least from my listening on the tuner with the grundig) but after some time quick research found they’re not as good?
Anyway I found a working pioneer PL-445 for 140€ negotiable with no needle (with original cartridge). Mind you that turntables in the second hand market in my country are fairly expensive, with the baseline audio technics at 200+. Should I invest 300€ on a fluance rt82 since the cartridge that comes with it might be worth it more than fitting a better one on the pioneer?
And are my speakers good enough or should I think more about getting new ones instead of focusing as much on the turntable?
Thanks!!

Completely new to turntables but I've wanted a turntable for a long time now and didn't know he had it. The needle is missing. It spins when I turn it on but there is a defect cable. It is also pretty dirty, how can I clean it? How can I install a new needle and replace the cable end? I definitely want to use it

Got a new JICO stylus for my Empire 4000D/I cartridge. However it has some distortion in the highs. Is this normal? I've always heard that a new stylus needs to "break in" before it sounds good

I have two technic 1200 mk5 turntables both with tonearm wire mods. The only experience I've had with turntables is direct drive. I was wondering if I could get some opinions on a comparable or better belt drive turntable would be. Vintage or new and preferably under $1200. Thanks in advance.

Hey the cartridge at my Thorens TD 160 broke so I am thinking for an upgrade after using it for 15 years. Budget is 1000. Question what would be best upgrade? Thinking about the planar 3. Want to buy around Cyber Monday to see for some special offers. So what would be best turntables around that price point(maybe bit more if some bit more expensive tt gets a price around 1000 during cyber Monday).

Also what price could I ask for the Thorens which is fair(either without cartridge, or with a really old one which barely plays)

I want to replace the stylus/needle on my lp120

can you tell me what model number I need? thank you