TOP 5 Record Players For Beginners

What was YOUR First Record Player?

The first turntable I ever listened to was the one my parents bought back in the early 70's (I don't remember the brand). I didn't buy my first turntable until a few weeks ago and I am now in my early 60's😊 When I moved out of my parents home, CD's were all the rage and sales for records and record players were on the decline. Then digital downloading music began to happen, then streaming and now vinyl is back in style again. The small collection of records I kept after all these years I play on a Jensen JTA-222 3-Speed Turntable w/AM/FM stereo and so far I love it. It has a retro look and the sound is decent. Listening to records on Sunday has become my new ritual and something I look forward to. Eventually, I will upgrade my record player based on your reviews, but for right now I enjoy being transported back to my childhood home listening to that first record player and dancing to great songs✌️

I have the sony one and it’s absolutely amazing! It has a preamp and I just connect it to my bt speakers and had never needed to use an amplifier or receiver and the sound is strong, crisp and beautiful

I got the LP120X a few years ago from watching your videos. Great turntable, I couldn't be happier

A Yamaha YP-B2 purchased in 1982. Still using it and sounds great. Did just purchase a Fluance RT85 B per your recommendation with a preamp and I love it.

My first turntable was, admittedly, the Crosley Cruiser. After collecting records for about 2 years (and finally making above poverty wages), I decided to treat myself and get a RT-83. Let me just say, things an absolute beast. Not exactly introductory price, but if you want to build a rig that’ll last you a lifetime, it’s well worth the bump in price.

My 1st turntable was the LP120x & I loved it! It is a great value & it is very well built! Currently i use the Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Evo, in walnut, with an upgraded Ortofon 2M blue stylus

Recently fitted the LP Gear elliptical stylus to the LP60XBT. The upgrade is totally worth it, better tracking accuracy, absolutely beautiful sound, extracts information from the grooves of a record which the standard conical doesn't, and I could go on all day about that. When you supply an elliptical stylus to the LP60X, you basically enhance it to the resolution audio levels are more expensive turntables. It really is all you'll ever need. As Jarrett says, forget Crosley suitcases as your first turntable, the LP60X is number one.

I totally agree with your #1 pick. I have the red version with the Bluetooth feature. I've had it for over a year now with no issues at all. I also have mine connected to a 2.1 channel stereo receiver with tower speakers. It sounds amazing! Like I said before, I totally agree! Great #1 pick for beginners!! 👍🏻

I purchased the project debut carbon evo in walnut a few years back based on your recommendations. Happy to report I am still obsessed with it. Thanks!

I just bought the Sony PS-LX310BT and im loving it so far. The minimalistic style, sound ist nice and it got all important connectivity features. Line out, Phono, Bluetooth and more. I use the Like out for my big Setup for lossless audio

I own the lp60. Counterweight is done by a spring and is not adjustable. The cartridge is fixed so true you can not upgrade the needle.. That being said, sounds great!

Audio-Technica at-lp60x was my first turntable and I loved it:)

I have a Udreamer UD007 and so far I love it. It has FM, Bluetooth, AUX In, USB and USB Recording. It's a little on the quiet side so i have an Aux cord plugged into my Logitech Z623 computer speakers and I couldn't be happier.

Broooo, cheers from Chile! I promise to find those first videos I saw from you! Now I got here , looking for sincere info, you are the Master!!!

Mine first one actualy was Audio Technjca LP120X-USB and still using this turn table because i love how it works :)

I had a suitcase record player as my first, got it at a thrift shop in the late 80's. I notice you advocate expensive record players where you must have many parts to use them, I think the one you don't like are just fine. Right now I have an all in one my wife bought me and I love it. It plays CD's, Cassette player and records. I love all in one's

I love The Audio Technica LP60XBT because it's wireless and because it's automatic

Your videos are awesome and I'm always happy to see a new one. About a month ago I got a record player from a company called LP & No 1. I got a good price on it I was skeptical of it since nobody does an actual review of it that I took seriously but I wanted to try it. The model is the LPSC-025. It came with an audio technica AT3600L MM cartridge which being new to the record player scene I recognized the name and felt better. Has a counterweight and Bluetooth and it came in a really nice walnut finish. The bookshelf speakers I'll admit aren't the greatest that it came with but sound good enough for a start. So I'll upgrade speakers eventually but it's been good and I've gotten 20 records since getting the player. I know it's not the greatest gear but I love the sound and watching the record spin and some of the Limited colors I've received of my records. I could recommend a song, secret garden by spiritbox 😊 Thank-you for all your videos and if you see this comment know you've made this music lover very very happy and anxious to keep finding records I love. Do you have any recommendations for some entry-level speakers that connect by either RCA plug in or the phono cables that came with my player? And bonus question, what was the most recent record you most recently played from start to finish?

I've been using an Audio Technica pl50 that I found used at a local media shop. I like it a lot and have it hooked up to a small amp unit that also has some other components connected on other channels.