Icarium Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 His budget is 350 bucks... I don't think he minds camping ebay/audiogon, but if its something that is immediately available then that would be more ideal. I know sony direct drive for cheap bucks is a pretty good deal so maybe a list of models/links for those would be perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swt61 Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 Does he have experience setting up tables/cartridges, or is he a newbie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 I like my PS-X500s combined with the sumiko pearl cartridge, total cost was under $200 for the pair. Then a hagerman bugle for the phonostage and you're out under $350 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarium Posted October 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 Does he have experience setting up tables/cartridges, or is he a newbie? He's a newb he says. Thanks Grawk I will link him to this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp11801 Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 Dan C craigsist.org is the place for turntables as local pick up is really preferred. If he can score a TT with the original box off ebay then that is cool as well. Sony PS-x5, 6 or 7s are great also the ps-x500 or 600 are cool, pioneer PL 500-600 series are decent. Do not get a p-mount tonearm as it really limits the cart you can get. If he needs a hand doing set up I'd be open to lending a hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 since jp#s is why I have the rig I have, he's a good person to listen to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarium Posted October 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 Kk thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philodox Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 I really like my crazy-old gerrard and marantz setup and if you arent too picky about condition you could get that for $350 easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NekoAudio Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 Don't forget you need some vinyl. Grabbing a big collection off Craigslist or eBay might be a decent place to start, although the condition may be questionable, unless your friend already has some specific albums he wants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absorbine_Sr Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 I really like my crazy-old gerrard and marantz setup and if you arent too picky about condition you could get that for $350 easy. And the old Dual + Ortofon I bought was in that neighborhood as well. Of course I owned the NAD pre with phono already so that would up the total. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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