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Turntables: Gemini TT-900BB Stereo Turntable Music System

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Popmarket has Select Turntables on sale when you apply promo code MERRY as listed below. Shipping is free.

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  • About this deal:
    • This offer for the AT-LP3BK Turntable is $38 less (31% savings) than the previous Front Page Deal.
  • About this product:
  • AT-LP3BK Turntable
    • Fully automatic Belt-drive Turntable operation with two speeds: 33-1/3, 45 RPM
    • Balanced straight tone arm with hydraulically damped lift control and lockable rest
    • Built-in switchable phono/line pre-amplifier with attached dual RCA output cable
    • Switchable Pre-Amp modes for moving Magnet and moving Coil cartridges
    • 1/2" mount Universal head Shell with AT91R dual moving Magnet phono cartridge and long-life diamond stylus
  • About this store:
    • You can view Popmarket's Return Policy and FAQ here.
  • Additional Note:
    • Please refer to the Forum Thread for additional discussion regarding this deal.
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Popmarket has Select Turntables on sale when you apply promo code MERRY as listed below. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member jdhicke for finding this deal.

Available: (prices after applying promo code MERRY)

Editor's Notes

Written by SlickDealio
  • About this deal:
    • This offer for the AT-LP3BK Turntable is $38 less (31% savings) than the previous Front Page Deal.
  • About this product:
  • AT-LP3BK Turntable
    • Fully automatic Belt-drive Turntable operation with two speeds: 33-1/3, 45 RPM
    • Balanced straight tone arm with hydraulically damped lift control and lockable rest
    • Built-in switchable phono/line pre-amplifier with attached dual RCA output cable
    • Switchable Pre-Amp modes for moving Magnet and moving Coil cartridges
    • 1/2" mount Universal head Shell with AT91R dual moving Magnet phono cartridge and long-life diamond stylus
  • About this store:
    • You can view Popmarket's Return Policy and FAQ here.
  • Additional Note:
    • Please refer to the Forum Thread for additional discussion regarding this deal.
  • No longer available:

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JimBanville
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Don't get into vinyl for sound quality. Between surface noise,static, poor pressings, etc, it's a losing battle. I dabble in vinyl for nostalgia and the physical connection you have with the music.

Btw...vwestlife (or something like that) on YouTube did a test trying to prove how much downforce would damage a record. It was an insane amount.
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Dec 28, 2022 7:46 PM
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JimBanvilleDec 28, 2022 7:46 PM
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Quote from namlook View quoted comment :
You don't want plug and play for a turntable. It's not a CD player. You want to be able to do tonearm adjustments.
Depends on what the buyer wants. The arm is already balanced for its cart on the LP60. No need for further adjustment.
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Dec 28, 2022 8:03 PM
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XTonesDec 28, 2022 8:03 PM
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Quote from W33Z View quoted comment :
I do not have the LP3 but did a little research on its features. This seems like a great starter player and has the ability to be properly set up and the cartridge can be replaced. I'd recommend this over the LP60 anyday.
I bought the LP3 on Black Friday, haven't had any issues. The auto stop comes in handy and the start feature is cool. Only thing I wish was different was the RCA cables. They are integrated with the player itself.
Dec 28, 2022 8:04 PM
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namlookDec 28, 2022 8:04 PM
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Quote from JimBanville View quoted comment :
Depends on what the buyer wants. The arm is already balanced for its cart on the LP60. No need for further adjustment.
That's great in theory but they don't stay perfectly balanced forever. For example the spring in LP60 tonearm loses tension over time that results in a higher tracking force that will affect playback and can damage records. People that value their records definitely want a turntable with an adjustable tonearm. If you are buying $1 bin records from a thrift store it's not an issue.
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Dec 28, 2022 8:09 PM
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musajiDec 28, 2022 8:09 PM
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Can someone comment on the sound quality of LPs vs CDs or even high quality streaming. Everytime I think about getting into this hobby, I am reminded how it's more of a hobby for collecting LPs and the sound quality is not necessarily any better (similar to tube amps).
Dec 28, 2022 8:19 PM
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Vikesfan84Dec 28, 2022 8:19 PM
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Best deal I've seen for a decent entry-level table. The cartridge alone is worth $40, which makes the price extra impressive.

Even though I have a higher-end table I was curious about the Gemini SL-1200 knockoffs, but the reviews are so brutal that it doesn't appear they're worth considering even at the super-discounted price.
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Dec 28, 2022 8:19 PM
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JimBanvilleDec 28, 2022 8:19 PM
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Quote from namlook View quoted comment :
That's great in theory but they don't stay perfectly balanced forever. For example the spring in LP60 tonearm loses tension over time that results in a higher tracking force that will affect playback and can damage records. People that value their records definitely want a turntable with an adjustable tonearm. If you are buying $1 bin records from a thrift store it's not an issue.
Interesting theory. Do you have any actual data? How long will the spring maintain proper tension? 1 yr? 5 yrs? 10 yrs? Can it be replaced at that time to make the player like new again?
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Quote from musaji View quoted comment :
Can someone comment on the sound quality of LPs vs CDs or even high quality streaming. Everytime I think about getting into this hobby, I am reminded how it's more of a hobby for collecting LPs and the sound quality is not necessarily any better (similar to tube amps).
Don't get into vinyl for sound quality. Between surface noise,static, poor pressings, etc, it's a losing battle. I dabble in vinyl for nostalgia and the physical connection you have with the music.

Btw...vwestlife (or something like that) on YouTube did a test trying to prove how much downforce would damage a record. It was an insane amount.
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Dec 28, 2022 8:35 PM
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namlookDec 28, 2022 8:35 PM
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Quote from JimBanville View quoted comment :
Interesting theory. Do you have any actual data? How long will the spring maintain proper tension? 1 yr? 5 yrs? 10 yrs? Can it be replaced at that time to make the player like new again?
That's up to you to research if you are that interested. There are complaints about the LP60 spring losing tension and affecting playback if you search online. But it's also common sense that something that requires tension will not maintain that indefinitely as it ages.
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Dec 28, 2022 8:43 PM
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NCB247Dec 28, 2022 8:43 PM
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Just purchased the Audio Technica AT-LP3BK to replace my 1984 Technics SL-BD35 which is starting to sound like the motor is going. Thanks OP!
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JimBanvilleDec 28, 2022 8:50 PM
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Quote from namlook View quoted comment :
That's up to you to research if you are that interested. There are complaints about the LP60 spring losing tension and affecting playback if you search online. But it's also common sense that something that requires tension will not maintain that indefinitely as it ages.
Nah. Not interested. I thought you had actual data. The arm on the lp60 will spend most of its life setting on its rest. Not under heavy tension. I trust audio technica to build a good turntable. That spring should last many years. I wouldn't worry about it 👍🏼
If anyone was concerned they could buy an inexpensive digital scale and measure the weight every year or so.
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Dec 28, 2022 8:55 PM
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CrimsonSardine6643Dec 28, 2022 8:55 PM
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Bought from the Focus deal previosly. Focus Camera claims to price match on a case-by-case basis. Conveniently nobody is answering their live chat after waiting an hour. Their website says extended holiday returns through January for anything ordered after November 1, so it should be returnable. Sure would be a big package to send all the way back, wish they would price match.
Dec 28, 2022 8:59 PM
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tensecDec 28, 2022 8:59 PM
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Thanks for this! I just got the LP3BK back in november off of amazon for $160 which is still within it's return window so I just returned it and got one of these!
Dec 28, 2022 9:15 PM
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MellowMustang3205Dec 28, 2022 9:15 PM
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I tried to price match with Focus Camera but they said they don't price match this vendor.

Not sure if the hassle is worth the $45 in savings.
Dec 28, 2022 9:29 PM
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tonydealerDec 28, 2022 9:29 PM
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This or Victrola V1? Don't know much about these units and got the V1 as a Christmas present..unopened at this time.

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Dec 28, 2022 9:53 PM
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aagstnDec 28, 2022 9:53 PM
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This is a great value. A nice upgrade over the LP60X for $85 is a killer deal.

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