“I’ve traveled with every make and model of portable record player.
Hmv's Vinyl Week is well underway with loads of offers on vinyl titles available in-store and online until June 18th, as well as some exclusive vinyl titles arriving this weekend (in stores only) - but what if you want to get in on the action, but don't yet own a turntable?ĭon't worry, we've got you covered there too – there are a a range of turntables available at your local hmv and also in our online store, so to help you choose the right one for you we've picked out six of the best to suit your budget.Ĭheck out our handy turntable buyer's guide below.Photo-Illustration: Curbed Photos: Alysse Gafkjen, Ebay If you're looking to buy your first turntable – or buy one for someone else, for that matter – but don't want to spend a huge amount of money on something you're only planning to use occasionally, then there are a couple of options you might want to check out.
If portability is important then you could try the Crosley Cruiser, but if your turntable is just going to stay in your home then for the same price* you could also opt for the Ion Max LP.Īvailable in two shades of natural wood finish, this entry-level turntable plays 33, 45 and even 78 rpm records ( though you'll need a separate stylus for the latter), with a USB connection that allows you to easily convert your records to mp3 files using the bundled EZ Vinyl software (for PC and Mac). There's also a 3.5mm aux input for connecting other devices, a headphone output and a small pair of built-in speakers, but you can also connect the turntable to a stereo amplifier (or pair of active speakers) using the RCA / phono outputs on the back if you want a beefier sound, and its built-in phono stage pre-amp means you can plug it straight into to your existing setup. Like the Crosley, the Ion Max LP uses a ceramic cartridge, which requires a heavier tracking weight to avoid skipping.
Over time, this can increase the amount of wear and tear on your records, so if you're buying something to play your rare and valuable blues collection on, you might want to consider spending a few quid extra. That said, if you're a first-time buyer this is a handsome-looking and capable turntable at a very modest price.
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