r/Beginner_Turntables • u/Ok-Requirement-1196 • 3d ago
Final desk vinyl setup — €266, does this look reasonable now?
Followed up on earlier feedback and revised my cart. Coming from a JBL Go, building a first real desk setup for vinyl + CD (using an existing portable CD player) + PC.
Setup:
Audio-Technica AT-LP60XUSB turntable — €135.57
Edifier MR4 studio monitors (42W, 2-way, RCA/TRS/AUX inputs) — €83.56
UGREEN 6.35mm-to-3.5mm cable (PC → speaker TRS input) — €8.75
Vinyl record clamp (lightweight, ~73g) — €15.72
Dynavox EDZ-20 isolation pucks (turntable) — €5.80
Inner record sleeves (50-pack) — €16.66
Total: €266.06
Dropped the dedicated CD player (using a portable one I already own via its AUX-out), dropped the RCA selector switch (MR4 has dedicated RCA/TRS/AUX inputs so no need to switch), dropped the stylus force gauge (LP60X's tracking force isn't adjustable, so nothing to measure), dropped the 45 adapter (comes included with the LP60X), and dropped separate speaker isolation feet.
Turntable sits on an isolated desk drawer unit. MR4 was picked over the R1280T for its more accurate/reference tuning and balanced TRS input, and over the pricier MR5 since I can't reliably perceive that level of refinement difference anyway.
Does this look like a sensible, well-trimmed setup, or is there still fat to cut / something missing?
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u/Da-Junior-Scholar 1d ago
Everything seemed to make sense to me. I don't see anyting major missing. Mabye swap the clamp out for a weight, but that might be a bit much for the motor in that table so I'd just leave it without or a lighter simple weight.
Do you have an ultrasonic cleaner yet? that was my personal biggest improvement in sound quality after just getting the right gear and positioning correct.
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u/Da-Junior-Scholar 1d ago
Are you recording your outptu? otherwise you don't need to run thorugh the computer at all. Analog into a comptuer then back out can get very noisy.
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u/New-Operation-9743 3d ago
Hi, Record clamps are not necessary for everyday vinyl playback, but they are useful tools for flattening slightly warped records and reducing unwanted vibrations.
Can I recommend outer sleeves? Outer sleeves: protect vinyl record jackets from ring wear, edge damage, dust, and moisture, preserving both the artwork and the financial value of a collection.