My father is an audiophile...who claims buying one of
these cheaper tables isnt really worth the investment.
Knotgreen (Threads)
Listen to him.
Here's what will happen. You'll buy an inexpensive table and cartridge. You'll
buy cleaning materials and set-up tools. You'll buy some used and new LPs.
Before you know it, your inexpensive $300 foray into vinyl will hit the $600 -
$900 mark.
And...you'll be wondering why vinyl doesn't sound as good as your CDs. So,
you'll buy a more expensive table, arm and cartridge. You'll lose 50% or more
selling your old table and cartridge. Quickly, you'll have spent $2000-$3000,
and you'll still wonder why vinyl only sounds about equal with your CDs.
Read the threads and you'll discover the same story told over and over again.
Listen to your father. He's been down this road already, and he's trying to
save you time, money and frustration.