Looking to buy a "vintage" record player

[jessicarae713]

Hello,

I am looking to buy a vintage record player, and am wondering if there are any recommendations? I am a casual Vinyl listener, and am looking for something small (possibly even portable) along the lines of the "suitcase" record player. There are a ton of vintage players out there--and other than the Airliner we had in my grand[arents basement --I have no clue. I already have a great hi-fi pioneer (thanks mom) that is in great shape, and sounds amazing--I really am going for size and asthetics.....help please? Would like to not spend more than 200$

 

[soundguruman]

vintage player does not preserve records, it wears them out fast.
Depends on if you want to preserve vinyl, with a much better turntable...
If the vinyl does not matter, then any one that sounds the best, or looks the best to YOU.
Check second hand shop, like Goodwill industries...

 

[stillerfan15]

Or maybe a new Pioneer or Sony tt with a cartridge? I think Music Hall (very well respected) offers a new tt with a decent cartridge for $250 or so on Amazon. I'm thinking about buying one to replace my old non functioning Thorens. Good luck,
Dave

 

[merber]

Just bought a new vintage console and need to replace the needle. I called a bunch of places in chicago and they have all said that I need to order them online since it is an old system. I have tried searching online, but I don't know where to start and there are too many choices.

Here is my console:
http/furnishmevintage.com/livingroom/mid-century-modern-zenith-ml2670-stereo-console-phonograph/

Yes, I did buy it for looks, but I want to be able to use it on some old records (even if they wear out the records- I'm not playing any expensive/rare ones).

Can someone help me? This is the first time I am changing a record player needle and I thought the stores here in Chicago would be more helpful, but so far, nothing.

Thank you!

Meredith

 

[deerhound]

www.turntableneedles.com

 

[americanaudiophile]

You can get a decent new table for a reasonable price. Music Hall is excellent or
https/uturnaudio.com/products/orbit-basic-turntable?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIn8ahida71QIVAYxpCh3hHQevEAAYASAAEgLNevD_BwE
but he wants a record player not something you need to connect to a system.