Budget turntable to match with LSi9's

cstpeter
cstpeter Posts: 387
edited March 2006 in 2 Channel Audio
I am eager to get into the analog world and am looking for a budget turntable to pair with my LSi9's. I currently have my sights set on a Pro-Ject 1 Xpression ($400). Any comments or recommendations? Is there a particular model that matches well with the LSi series?

Thanks everybody.

--Chris
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Pro-Ject Xpression w/Blue Point No. 2
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited March 2006
    A turntable to match up with a certain pair of speakers.


    Look what you guys have created.
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  • cstpeter
    cstpeter Posts: 387
    edited March 2006
    What's wrong with that? Do different tables have different sound characteristics? Do some blend better/worse with certain speakers? As noted, I'm just getting into this--constructive help is appreciated.
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,765
    edited March 2006
    $400 is a "budget" TT? You can get a damn nice TT for that money, especially used.

    I think there is more of a potential synergy between the tonearm and the cartridge. The speakers and the turntable are pretty much independant if you ask me. There is a relationship between your amp/pre and the speakers that can't be denied, but I'd say just get the nicest TT/Cartridge combination for your money.
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited March 2006
    you can do used, but I also here that pro-ject is a very good turntable. I cant see there being a turntable that outright wont match with the LSi9. if it doesnt sound right, it woudl be some other reason. the match up should be fine
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited March 2006
    George Grand wrote:
    A turntable to match up with a certain pair of speakers.


    Look what you guys have created.


    Ain't it great!

    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited March 2006
    Also consider the Music Hall MMF 2.1 and the Goldring GR-1.2. Both can be had for $300 ±. The GR-1.2 is the better bargain IMO.
    billbillw wrote:
    $400 is a "budget" TT?
    Yes it is.
    You can get a damn nice TT for that money, especially used.
    Also true...but used TTs may be one of the biggest crapshoots in audio. More than any other piece of gear I would want to see it (looks and operation) before I bought it. For someone "new" to turntables, I would recommend one of the "budget" TTs already mentioned in this thread. Pretty much a plug-and-play entry into the new world of turntables with not a lot to go wrong.
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,765
    edited March 2006
    Ok, just a difference of opinion on terminology. I would call the GR 1.2 and the others mentioned as "entry level" turntables, not budget. Hell, there is a cheap Sony that sells for $89, to me that's what I think of when the term budget is used.

    FYI, there is a GR-1.2 Demo at Audio Advisor for only $244. Others who have bought the demos have said they are just like new. They usually don't stay around long for that price.

    http://www.audioadvisor.com/store/productdetail.asp?sku=DMMHGR1.2

    I agree that buying a used TT without seeing it is risky. Local deals are alway best for that.



    shack wrote:
    Also consider the Music Hall MMF 2.1 and the Goldring GR-1.2. Both can be had for $300 ±. The GR-1.2 is the better bargain IMO.


    Yes it is.


    Also true...but used TTs may be one of the biggest crapshoots in audio. More than any other piece of gear I would want to see it (looks and operation) before I bought it. For someone "new" to turntables, I would recommend one of the "budget" TTs already mentioned in this thread. Pretty much a plug-and-play entry into the new world of turntables with not a lot to go wrong.
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  • cstpeter
    cstpeter Posts: 387
    edited March 2006
    Thanks guys. I saw that GR 1.2 and was tempted; however, the Xpression will be only $225 at a local shop after I trade in an old pair of speakers--I'm pretty sure I'm gonna pull the trigger.

    I'm excited to get into vinyl, but have no idea what I'm doing. Sure is fun.
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    Denon DVD-2900
    PS Audio Digital Link III w/Cullen Level IV Mods
    Pro-Ject Xpression w/Blue Point No. 2
    Graham Slee Special Edition 2
    PS Audio UPC-200
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  • cmy330go
    cmy330go Posts: 2,341
    edited March 2006
    The Xpression is a really good table for the money. Especially if you can kill two birds with one stone by trading some unwanted speakers.

    If you do end up just buying a table here is a list of ones to consider. Some of these have already been suggested by others.

    Project Debut
    Music Hall MMF-2.1 or MMF-5
    Goldring GR 1.2
    Dual CS 435
    Thorens TD-158 or TD-170
    Rega P2

    I'm sure there are more in that range that I can't think of right now.

    Welcome to the analog club! (evil laugh)
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited March 2006
    Accept my apologies Peter. There is no "synergy" between a turntable and a certain pair of speakers. The desire to own a good turntable is all the "synergy" you need.

    No Max, I'm not sure it's good, no less great.
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited March 2006
    I've heard great things about Pro Ject. Other brands to look at would be Rega and Music Hall. Sorry, I don't know much about TT's. Just letting you know some brands that I've heard great things about.
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  • DJMosfet
    DJMosfet Posts: 15
    edited March 2006
    SL-1200MK2

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    Good turntables to practice on. I wouldnt mind having me one of these.:D
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited March 2006
    I dont think he wants to DJ.

    RT1
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