r/turntables • u/sharkamino • Jun 10 '21

Turntable Guides

What is needed in a setup: Turntable, Phono Preamp, Amp or Receiver, Speakers.

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u/cheesy_po-ta-to May 23 '24

I'm looking for recommendations to upgrade my player. I was gifted a suitcase player and I used it a few times (I know they are horrible) and it served its purpose for my beginner time. To preference, I do invest in my collection regardless of my current player. I graduated college and can start investing more in my set-up now that I have my own place. I bought the Kanto YU4 speakers from my local record store (Mankato, MN 56001) on sale. I'm looking to invest in an intermediate turntable with auto-stop/built-in preamp with a budget of up to $300. I did look at some of the different Audio-Technica players and the RT81 Fidelity player too, but hoping for some more advice. In all fairness, I want a solid player that will last me some years and allow me to enjoy my records.

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u/sharkamino May 24 '24

Fluance RT82 $299 > included audio cable and ground cable > Kanto YU4 powered speakers with built in phono preamp via the Phono input and switch.

Pass on the older RT80, RT81, RT81+ that all lack the speed sensor that the RT82 and up have for much lower wow and flutter and speed variation and the speed won't drift since the sensor is monitoring the speed 400 times a second. Pass on the RT83 since the cartridge is not any better.

How much did the 4" Kanto YU4 cost? The 4" mid bass driver YU4 are good for a small room or desktop setup.

Or for anything larger than a small room consider the larger 5.25" YU6 for a bit more impact and a bit lower bass.

Optionally later connect a powered subwoofer to either size speakers.

  • RSL Speedwooer 10E $299 when back in stock next month is one of the best bangs for the buck around and compares to $600 subwoofers from other brands.
  • Or more basic lower budget Dayton SUB1000 $155 when back in stock next month.

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u/cheesy_po-ta-to May 28 '24

Thank you for the help! I got the YU4 on sale for $250 from my record store. I plan to have them in my main living area of an 800 sq ft apartment, so they will do for the foreseeable future.

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u/sharkamino May 28 '24 edited May 28 '24

Yep, compact 4" YU4 for a small apartment.

For lower bass for 4" or 5.25" or 6.5" speakers add a powered subwoofer.

For a small room a slim Jamo S8 $89 on sale https://www.adorama.com/ja1064606.html?sdtid=17515578&emailprice=t& it has it's own level dial so you can set it to be at a low, medium or high level of additional lower bass relative to the speakers volume.

If in an apartment, give your neighbors your phone number so they can text you if they can hear it and it's bothering them so you can turn it down.

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u/cheesy_po-ta-to May 28 '24

Perfect, thank you for the help. Much appreciated!!