Sony Turntable question

Ron-P
Ron-P Posts: 8,520
edited March 2006 in Electronics
I know nothing about turntables but I find myself wanting to get one. I've got $100 in Best Buy gift cards and this is $133...

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=3662646&type=product&id=1051384499984

Is it worth it? Or can I do better for less?
If...
Ron dislikes a film = go out and buy it.
Ron loves a film = don't even rent.
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  • *Seby*-Polk-
    *Seby*-Polk- Posts: 375
    edited March 2006
    Sony turntables are crap (IMHO)

    If you have the bucks...try to find any model of Technics (Far superior). That is my recommendation ;)
    My current new system (step by step :D)

    A/V Receiver: YAMAHA RX-V657
    DVD Player: YAMAHA DVD-S657
    Main Towers: polkaudio® Monitor 50
    Wiring: NeoTecH KS1007 OFC High Definition Speaker Cable ( 2 x 2.64 mm² )
  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited March 2006
    I would use that money for something else in BB. Keep your eyes on Audio Advisor, Hot Buys and Clearance, for a nice turntable.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
  • Mike682
    Mike682 Posts: 2,074
    edited March 2006
    Ron-P wrote:
    I know nothing about turntables but I find myself wanting to get one. I've got $100 in Best Buy gift cards and this is $133...

    http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=3662646&type=product&id=1051384499984

    Is it worth it? Or can I do better for less?

    Keep in mind, you can also use your Best Buy gift cards at the Magnolia Home Theater stores in Best Buy. If you have one near you, check it out. I don't know what they have as far as turntable selection, but its worth a look.
    Receiver: harmankardon AVR235
    Mains: polk R30
    Center: polk CSi3
    Rear Surrounds: polk R20
    Subwoofer: polk PSW404
    DVD: Panasonic DVD-S29
  • fireshoes
    fireshoes Posts: 3,167
    edited March 2006
    Ron, I have one I'm not using you can have if you'd like. It's not god's gift to turntables or anything, but someone might as well be using it. It's a Technics that retailed for just under $300 a few years ago. I think I have a couple years warranty left on it too. PM me your address if you'd like it. Then you can use your gift cards for movies or a Blu-Ray player in couple months. :)
  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited March 2006
    You don't want the Sony. It will not be an experience worth looking forward to.
    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,520
    edited March 2006
    Ron, I have one I'm not using you can have if you'd like.
    Thanks bro, PM me how much you'd like for it and I'll send it out.
    If...
    Ron dislikes a film = go out and buy it.
    Ron loves a film = don't even rent.