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New turntable, or not?

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  • 16-02-2008 9:45pm
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    JæKæ
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    Hey guys, I'm looking to record LPs onto mp3.
    I have an old Technics SL-BD26 here, I think it needs a new needle and cartridge, as it's old, and looks damaged.
    Would I be better off buying a new turntable, or just a needle and cartridge for this?
    Anyone tried those USB turntables, they look fairly crap. Big plastic-y Ion ones, seem to get decent reviews though.


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    deevey
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    Well the technics is a grand turntable, but if its actually damaged as opposed to just the stylus dead ? (why would the cart also be dead?) then maybe a new one is on the cards.

    If you decide to go for a new usb turntable, go for the Numark one. not Ion, its based on their belt drive TT series and have heard they are pretty cool.


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    JæKæ
    Closed Accounts Posts: 662 ✭✭✭JæKæ


    Cheers, I ended up getting a Sony turntable for very cheap, it has a preamp built in.
    Any recommendation for what soundcard to get? All I have is a laptop, so it would have to be USB. Sound Blaster Audigy 2 NX USB 24Bit External Sound Card lloks decent?


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    Riesen_Meal
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    Would you sell the bogey technics one?


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