Would this be a steal, deal, or meh?

BeRad
BeRad Posts: 736
edited April 2009 in 2 Channel Audio
I honestly know nothing about turntables and was hoping for some assistance. I would like to get into vinyl sooner or later and just noticed this TT in my area. For 70 bucks CDN should I be all over this thing even if I won't be using it immediately, or is it more of a POS?

Thanks for the advice.

http://thunderbay.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-electronics-Sony-Turntable-W0QQAdIdZ116995992
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  • BeRad
    BeRad Posts: 736
    edited April 2009
    DOH. Didn't notice the model number in the pic till just now. Quick search tells me this is a 'don't bother' scenario. Sorry for the wasted post.
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  • Fongolio
    Fongolio Posts: 3,516
    edited April 2009
    Very very entry level. Low end of entry level. For that price you could get a good used Dual or a few bucks more a good used Technics. For a hundred bucks more you could get something you won't want to immediately upgrade. Be warned however, vinyl IS addictive. Very addictive. My two cents.
    SDA-1C (full mods)
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    Thorens TD160/Mission 774 arm/Stanton 881S Shibata
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  • BeRad
    BeRad Posts: 736
    edited April 2009
    Lol, ya I'm planning on holding off on it for a bit unless something comes up. However, I did just find a pair of Lsi9's for 500 bucks CDN in my city! If they are in good shape....
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited April 2009
    Agree with passing. I picked up a 1 owner Technics SL-1300 that has just been serviced for $120. Had a older but decent cart too.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited April 2009
    The LX250? Pass.

    A couple of days ago, I saw Sony's LX350 at a local Fry's. The LX350 is actually a clone of Technics SL-1200, except the Sony is belt-driven. I have heard good things about the LX350, so I checked it out as a possible upgrade to my Technics SL-BD20. Sorry....my Technics is miles ahead of the LX350.

    The Technics SL-BD20 can be picked up brand-new for a little over $100.00. And cheaper used on ebay. I think it's still made in Japan. If you're a beginner to vinyl, it'll make a great entry-level turntable.
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