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over a year ago
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I got one off Amazon about a year ago as i already had a vinyl collection but had nothing to play it on..
Now i can play bat out of hell and wake me up before you go go to my hearts content  |
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"I got one off Amazon about a year ago as i already had a vinyl collection but had nothing to play it on..
Now i can play bat out of hell and wake me up before you go go to my hearts content "
Nothing remarkable, a pioneer separates system, does anybody remember those dreadful Amstrad ones, used to see them in the Sunday papers, full page ads. |
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"I got one off Amazon about a year ago as i already had a vinyl collection but had nothing to play it on..
Now i can play bat out of hell and wake me up before you go go to my hearts content
Nothing remarkable, a pioneer separates system, does anybody remember those dreadful Amstrad ones, used to see them in the Sunday papers, full page ads. "
My dad had one. It had a full 5 Watts per channel!!! He still thought turning the volume up past 5 was too loud.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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If you have a local one I suggest popping into RicherSounds - they are always very helpful, I have found, and not pushy.
You should probably budget around the £400 mark to get you going with a turntable, amplifier and speakers. Possible to do it cheaper if you buy secondhand kit, which is fine if you can check it out before you buy.
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"I got one off Amazon about a year ago as i already had a vinyl collection but had nothing to play it on..
Now i can play bat out of hell and wake me up before you go go to my hearts content "
Just got Bat out of Hell Vol 2 and 3. I didn't know about them until I spotted them in a charity shop. |
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"I got one off Amazon about a year ago as i already had a vinyl collection but had nothing to play it on..
Now i can play bat out of hell and wake me up before you go go to my hearts content
Nothing remarkable, a pioneer separates system, does anybody remember those dreadful Amstrad ones, used to see them in the Sunday papers, full page ads. "
yes... can't believe Alan sugar is so respectable after making his money selling such crap |
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If you're feeling flush, see if anyone has a decent and fully functioning Linn deck in your area.
The Technics SL1210 is the workhorse of the club DJ. plentiful, easy and cheap to repair if it breaks but you need to buy carefully as the chav wannabe super DJ's may have beat several shades out of it with their impressive scratching skills (record scratching- not bloock scratching....although they probably don't wash when changing between each ) |
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Nothing remarkable, a pioneer separates system, does anybody remember those dreadful Amstrad ones, used to see them in the Sunday papers, full page ads.
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Still got an Amstrad turntable in the loft wooden square with 3metal arms 1977 must test it see if it works |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Yep, bought from Richer Sounds, they were very helpful. I bought Audio Techica turntable and Onkyo tuner/amp and cd. Speakers were ex display, are a little marked but otherwise fantastic(£350 down to £150). |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I got one off Amazon about a year ago as i already had a vinyl collection but had nothing to play it on..
Now i can play bat out of hell and wake me up before you go go to my hearts content
Nothing remarkable, a pioneer separates system, does anybody remember those dreadful Amstrad ones, used to see them in the Sunday papers, full page ads. yes... can't believe Alan sugar is so respectable after making his money selling such crap"
Alan Sugar lost any respect he may have deserved when he sold the UK computer industry down the pan when he refused Bill Gate's offer of Windows on Amstrad computers for nothing. The guy is a complete twat that has only ever sold tat overpriced.
The offer from Gates though, had he taken it up, would have completely changed the demographic of the computing industry. The UK would have been leading the world.........................a total and complete dick head. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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" I fancy starting a vinyl collection again and looking for recommendations please and thank you xx"
I recommend that you buy something that you like listening to. |
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Nothing remarkable, a pioneer separates system, does anybody remember those dreadful Amstrad ones, used to see them in the Sunday papers, full page ads.
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Still got an Amstrad turntable in the loft wooden square with 3metal arms 1977 must test it see if it works "
Amstrad Tp12D according to goggle |
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By *iger.10Man
over a year ago
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"If you're feeling flush, see if anyone has a decent and fully functioning Linn deck in your area.
The Technics SL1210 is the workhorse of the club DJ. plentiful, easy and cheap to repair if it breaks but you need to buy carefully as the chav wannabe super DJ's may have beat several shades out of it with their impressive scratching skills (record scratching- not bloock scratching....although they probably don't wash when changing between each )"
I have two SL1200's (The silver as opposed to the 1210's which are black). Technics ceased production of both in 2012, so you'll only get second hand bow, and with the renaissance of vinyl, they probably don't come cheap. Never known scratching to have too much am impact as the they're proper workhorses |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"If you're feeling flush, see if anyone has a decent and fully functioning Linn deck in your area.
The Technics SL1210 is the workhorse of the club DJ. plentiful, easy and cheap to repair if it breaks but you need to buy carefully as the chav wannabe super DJ's may have beat several shades out of it with their impressive scratching skills (record scratching- not bloock scratching....although they probably don't wash when changing between each )
I have two SL1200's (The silver as opposed to the 1210's which are black). Technics ceased production of both in 2012, so you'll only get second hand bow, and with the renaissance of vinyl, they probably don't come cheap. Never known scratching to have too much am impact as the they're proper workhorses "
they started manufacturing again in 2016 ... cost around £1300 now |
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By *isa 59Woman
over a year ago
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"I've still got a Kenwood stereo that cost over a thousand 25 years ago ....still mint
Also got kenwood seperates system about 20years old. Expensive new but worth it as .........still mint  "
Ha ha...me too...I love my old Kenwood. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Pioneer also do a clone of the Technics SL-1200 MK2 called the Pioneer PLX-1000 which is quite a bit cheaper than the new remade Technics and gets good reviews vis-a-vis the 1200.
I would recomnend going to a decent hi-fi shop as the features on these DJ focused turntables may not suit the needs of a home setup and it can be better spending your money on turntables with other strengths. |
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By *iger.10Man
over a year ago
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"If you're feeling flush, see if anyone has a decent and fully functioning Linn deck in your area.
The Technics SL1210 is the workhorse of the club DJ. plentiful, easy and cheap to repair if it breaks but you need to buy carefully as the chav wannabe super DJ's may have beat several shades out of it with their impressive scratching skills (record scratching- not bloock scratching....although they probably don't wash when changing between each )
I have two SL1200's (The silver as opposed to the 1210's which are black). Technics ceased production of both in 2012, so you'll only get second hand bow, and with the renaissance of vinyl, they probably don't come cheap. Never known scratching to have too much am impact as the they're proper workhorses
they started manufacturing again in 2016 ... cost around £1300 now"
Ah really?! Thanks for the info, didn't know that. I was so lucky with mine. Bought them 20 odd years ago and they were supposed to be £750 for the pair, but the shop forgot to add the VAT and I had the pair for £500 and something. |
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By *iger.10Man
over a year ago
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"Pioneer also do a clone of the Technics SL-1200 MK2 called the Pioneer PLX-1000 which is quite a bit cheaper than the new remade Technics and gets good reviews vis-a-vis the 1200.
I would recomnend going to a decent hi-fi shop as the features on these DJ focused turntables may not suit the needs of a home setup and it can be better spending your money on turntables with other strengths."
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By (user no longer on site)
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"If you're feeling flush, see if anyone has a decent and fully functioning Linn deck in your area.
The Technics SL1210 is the workhorse of the club DJ. plentiful, easy and cheap to repair if it breaks but you need to buy carefully as the chav wannabe super DJ's may have beat several shades out of it with their impressive scratching skills (record scratching- not bloock scratching....although they probably don't wash when changing between each )
I have two SL1200's (The silver as opposed to the 1210's which are black). Technics ceased production of both in 2012, so you'll only get second hand bow, and with the renaissance of vinyl, they probably don't come cheap. Never known scratching to have too much am impact as the they're proper workhorses
they started manufacturing again in 2016 ... cost around £1300 now
Ah really?! Thanks for the info, didn't know that. I was so lucky with mine. Bought them 20 odd years ago and they were supposed to be £750 for the pair, but the shop forgot to add the VAT and I had the pair for £500 and something. "
the last pair i bought were from a guy i worked with for £400 including denon amp, nad speakers, stanon mixer and cans .... they're bomb proof |
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By *iger.10Man
over a year ago
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"If you're feeling flush, see if anyone has a decent and fully functioning Linn deck in your area.
The Technics SL1210 is the workhorse of the club DJ. plentiful, easy and cheap to repair if it breaks but you need to buy carefully as the chav wannabe super DJ's may have beat several shades out of it with their impressive scratching skills (record scratching- not bloock scratching....although they probably don't wash when changing between each )
I have two SL1200's (The silver as opposed to the 1210's which are black). Technics ceased production of both in 2012, so you'll only get second hand bow, and with the renaissance of vinyl, they probably don't come cheap. Never known scratching to have too much am impact as the they're proper workhorses
they started manufacturing again in 2016 ... cost around £1300 now
Ah really?! Thanks for the info, didn't know that. I was so lucky with mine. Bought them 20 odd years ago and they were supposed to be £750 for the pair, but the shop forgot to add the VAT and I had the pair for £500 and something.
the last pair i bought were from a guy i worked with for £400 including denon amp, nad speakers, stanon mixer and cans .... they're bomb proof "
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A lot of love for the Technics SL1200 and all variations of, which i agree with, especially if one can DJ.
But for just home listening, without scratching or beatmixing, they are quite an extravagance.
I agree that going to Richer Sounds is a wise move, maybe starting off with a basic Pro-ject turntable, or Rega.
I’ve got some Pioneer DJ decks for playing with, but have a Project Debut Carbon Esprit DC for everyday listening.
What’s your budget OP? Happy to help. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Technics 1210 mk2 vintage or mk5 nowadays all the way running tho a nice amp and good speakers and stylus, Don't buy that utter rubbish home bargains or argos sell trust me ex Dj 88-93, |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"If you're feeling flush, see if anyone has a decent and fully functioning Linn deck in your area.
The Technics SL1210 is the workhorse of the club DJ. plentiful, easy and cheap to repair if it breaks but you need to buy carefully as the chav wannabe super DJ's may have beat several shades out of it with their impressive scratching skills (record scratching- not bloock scratching....although they probably don't wash when changing between each )
I have two SL1200's (The silver as opposed to the 1210's which are black). Technics ceased production of both in 2012, so you'll only get second hand bow, and with the renaissance of vinyl, they probably don't come cheap. Never known scratching to have too much am impact as the they're proper workhorses
they started manufacturing again in 2016 ... cost around £1300 now
Ah really?! Thanks for the info, didn't know that. I was so lucky with mine. Bought them 20 odd years ago and they were supposed to be £750 for the pair, but the shop forgot to add the VAT and I had the pair for £500 and something.
the last pair i bought were from a guy i worked with for £400 including denon amp, nad speakers, stanon mixer and cans .... they're bomb proof
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Wheelz of steel technics  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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Very informative, thanks everyone. I knew I could count on you lovely lot. You are all really good eggs and I'll fight anyone who tries to say otherwise |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"The price of some vintage vinyl these days is
I got bought two 12" singles for my birthday and they were nearly £50 each !!
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JT, you are quite correct, I’ve seen some albums on line for £30 plus, although I have a few of those, so I guess every cloud and all that.
You can get some bargains though. Friend of a friend runs a second hand vinyl shop at a Antiques Village near Chelmsford. I just picked up 3 Yes albums and a Ted Nugent album for a fiver each. Really depends if you have the time to search through a thousand or so albums. |
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"I got one off Amazon about a year ago as i already had a vinyl collection but had nothing to play it on..
Now i can play bat out of hell and wake me up before you go go to my hearts content
Nothing remarkable, a pioneer separates system, does anybody remember those dreadful Amstrad ones, used to see them in the Sunday papers, full page ads. "
Remember the Amstrad systems well (or Amshite as we called them!). Crap quality through and through. Alan Sugar used to have them made in a factory in Hackney during the 70s and 80s. Never owned one, and that was by choice! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Are people recommending technics for a record player? If you intend to dj then I would recommend technics as you're looking at £300 each. If just for listening I would get any numark or Gemini cheap ones. Direct drive is usually the way to go |
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"Are people recommending technics for a record player? If you intend to dj then I would recommend technics as you're looking at £300 each. If just for listening I would get any numark or Gemini cheap ones. Direct drive is usually the way to go"
The latest Technics model sells for £1,200. However, there is a really nice and top quality lookalike turntable made by Audio Technica, which retails for around £229 - it's even direct drive, so no mucking about looking for replacement belts. |
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Ahhh ...my record collection is my pride & joy. Gets played regularly on the same turntable I invested in more than 30years ago & the same model is still available for sale today (albeit at a hugely inflated price now!).
Starter turntable: one of either the Rega or Pro-Ject base models. Get one with a USB thingy if you want to rip music from LP. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"the 1200 and 1210's were manufactured as consumer decks ... they were never ever built for dj's, but intended for home use
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Yeah but a pair will cost you £600 minimum where as a set of numarks is a tenth of that |
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