Turn table for my kid???


My daughter just told me she wants a turn table. That thought really excites me because I hope she eventually loves music as much as I do.  Additionally, I've been thinking of getting into vinyl myself but haven't for fear of the money pit it will become like the rest of my audio endeavors.

So it looks like I can start this journey together with my kid.  Cool.  My question then is what's a good entry level tt?  I assume I will need to get a phono pre, etc?  I would much prefer one that is as self contained as possible.  Ideally I would be able to just connect some speakers to it or connect it directly into my integrated amp. Please take it easy on a vinyl noob.

Thank you and happy new year!
tboooe
I agree with the others. Do not get her the LP60. You want to instill a love of music and especially music from vinyl sources. Not kill it by providing a cheap plastic toy that will only fulfill a passing fad.

The LP120 while still extremely entry level, does has an adjustable tonearm, a decent pre-mounted AT-95E elliptical cartridge and will not chew up records. Like the LP60 will. Coupled with a decent pair of active speakers, the 120LP would be the minimum to safely dive into the vinyl rabbit hole.

It amazes me that young folks all want to get into vinyl, are willing to spend an average of $25 for new re-issues and play them on $100 decks like the LP60 or even worse, Crosleys.

Start her out right.
Try the U-Turn Orbit. Has choice of colors, can have with onboard phono stage or buy separate. Is not costly, And IS a serious turntable complete with dust cover and pre mounted cartridge. Recommended by Michael Fremer of Stereophile.
MHO, I'd look around eBay for something that'll fit your price level and yet be something 'a cut above' the AT's.  You might want to spring for a new stylus for it's cart, but I'd consider that SOP.

I ran into a Garrard Zero 100 at a local Goodwill for 20$ that was in perfect shape that only needed a little TLC in regards to lube on the mechanisms.  But I'm a tangential fan and like that sort of thing. *G*

You didn't mention if she already has some sort of audio in place.  If it doesn't have a phono in, you can score an RIAA preamp for not big bills.  I've a Behringer unit that works beautifully and didn't cost the earth.

Anyway....enjoy the trip with the dau.  Vinyl is still sweet, and shopping the used platters with her could be an enjoyable way to spend a day. ;)

Don't forget to instruct on 'care and feeding'....carbon brushes, d-stat, all that...