Teac TN-350-MB Belt-Driven Turntable with S-shaped Tone Arm EXPIRED

Is this a good turntable? I'm new to vinyls so... what features would be better?

Quote from CrimsonSparrow2946 : Is this a good turntable? I'm new to vinyls so... what features would be better?

Very good. People hate hardcore on the ATLP60 which is regularly on sale for sub $100. It was my first TT. I still suggest it if you're new to vinyl and not sure if you're going to stick with the hobby.

However since that doesn't appear to be on sale right now, this table is a huge improvement over that one and isn't that much more. When I was looking to upgrade, I was waiting and waiting for this one to go on sale, but my LP60 died before I had the chance and I went with an Orbit instead. If this had gone on sale I would have definitely chosen it.

It has a built in preamp so less for you to worry yourself about and out of the box compatibility with most setups.

I would call this a mid level TT, and "mid level" is really few and far between. You either go with this guy and probably never feel a need to upgrade unless you are a serious audio snob, or get a sale LP60 and maybe upgrade it a year or so later when you've felt out the hobby. If you're gonna listen more than weekly, this is it. If it's a monthly novelty save your money and get the LP60 on sale since it's made for that kind of casual use.

Does this let you do the "I buried Paul" thing?

Quote from CrimsonSparrow2946 : Is this a good turntable? I'm new to vinyls so... what features would be better?

IIRC better turntables use direct drive to reduce flutter, but that might be a thing of the past. Also, the stylus and pickup mechanism make a huge difference.

With the S-Shaped arm - is one limited to certain Cartridges? I/e could one buy this, and install an Ortofon Redhead for a nice upgrade?

Quote from Oisterboy : Very good. People hate hardcore on the ATLP60 which is regularly on sale for sub $100. It was my first TT. I still suggest it if you're new to vinyl and not sure if you're going to stick with the hobby. However since that doesn't appear to be on sale right now, this table is a huge improvement over that one and isn't that much more. When I was looking to upgrade, I was waiting and waiting for this one to go on sale, but my LP60 died before I had the chance and I went with an Orbit instead. If this had gone on sale I would have definitely chosen it. It has a built in preamp so less for you to worry yourself about and out of the box compatibility with most setups. I would call this a mid level TT, and "mid level" is really few and far between. You either go with this guy and probably never feel a need to upgrade unless you are a serious audio snob, or get a sale LP60 and maybe upgrade it a year or so later when you've felt out the hobby. If you're gonna listen more than weekly, this is it. If it's a monthly novelty save your money and get the LP60 on sale since it's made for that kind of casual use.

Any advice on an OK one with built in speakers that won't break the bank?

Quote from jakethegriff : With the S-Shaped arm - is one limited to certain Cartridges? I/e could one buy this, and install an Ortofon Redhead for a nice upgrade?

You can mount a Ortofon Red on this. It would be a great upgrade in sound.

Quote from JordanR6878 : You can mount a Ortofon Red on this. It would be a great upgrade in sound.

https://www.fluance.com/rt82w-ref...ral-walnut

For the price of a Red and the Teac turntable....I would buy this.

Quote from jakethegriff : With the S-Shaped arm - is one limited to certain Cartridges? I/e could one buy this, and install an Ortofon Redhead for a nice upgrade?

No. The S-shaped arm is to align the cartridge with the groove. The arm is shaped this way to improve the performance of any cartridge.

Quote from CrimsonSparrow2946 : Is this a good turntable? I'm new to vinyls so... what features would be better?

Skip vinyl. Even if you buy into the hype, with any speakers, amplifiers, and listening environment real people have, you will not get any improvement, especially if you use USB or Bluetooth.

Quote from scott.sd : Any advice on an OK one with built in speakers that won't break the bank?

LOL. I'm from the generation when vinyl was the only choice. Anything with built in speakers was a piece of crap. If you are in that end of the price/performance range, just stream music you like and save a bunch of money.

Quote from PThor : Skip vinyl. Even if you buy into the hype, with any speakers, amplifiers, and listening environment real people have, you will not get any improvement, especially if you use USB or Bluetooth.

These people are the worst. Just go away if you don't have anything positive to say.

Quote from KMan : Does this let you do the "I buried Paul" thing?

I think you mean "turn me on dead man" which is a backwards play effect . "I buried Paul" should be audible on any turntable.