Jeeves rubs his bald head in oil - vinyl records

[EdRomero]

I was thinking of treating myself to a record player and some vinyl records. Some questions:

Any recommendations for players. Victorola.com seemed to have good options including multi function ones with Bluetooth etc.

Am I going to throw a lot of money away trying to buy vinyl because I'm following a trend? Are there cheap options besides scamming old people? I'm ok spending a lot when bands put out special record store day releases, but it would be nice to find some cheap options too.

[A_B]

I haven’t been able to find much affordable. The used book store has a section but the decent stuff is way overpriced and the rest is trash. Our library used to let you borrow vinyl but no longer. Bsf might have some tips.

[sancarlos]

I have a great 40 year-old Harman-Kardon setup I’m not using!

[DSafetyGuy]

I have a great 40 year-old Hard-on I’m not using!

[sancarlos]

Walked right into that one…

[P.D.X.]

A lot can be written about this but for tables I'd look at the lower end of Rega and Pro-Ject brands, as well as the higher end of the Audio Technica line (LP120). Don't get sucked into bells and whistles – a table just spins the record and the stylus/head turns the vibrations into music. A well-crafted simple table is better than one that's bloated with functionality.

[mister d]

We’ve thought about it but never done it because (1) space and (2) it would become an obsession hobby but not in a good way. Too good speakers (or headphones) would probably save you a lot of money and time if you’re anywhere close to my mindset.

[Mulligan]

I have a Marley and it does have Bluetooth. I love it!

I have no idea how to post an image.....

I have a sizeable record collection and love to sit by the fireplace in the winter listening to them with adult beverage.

You can find lots of records at a reasonable price if your not hung up on album cover condition and so forth. I like listening to them. Yes having great covers is a bonus but i don't look at it like collecting sports cards where everything is about condition. If it isn't scratched up and plays well then I am happy. I haven't bought any new albums from current groups. I just focus on getting stuff from the 60's and 70's I love.

I think I have about 1,300 vinyl, about half of I will end of selling because I either don't listen to them or they where ones that came in a bulk purchase that I have no intention to listen to.

I make Sabo listen to them when he comes down.

Feel free to PM me.

[DSafetyGuy]

Walked right into that one…

Had to take that lay-up.

[A_B]

I have ... a reasonable price... but i ... make Sabo ...come..free ...

[DaveInSeattle]

Walked right into that one…