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I want to spend around £200 on secondhand...Is this realistic for the money?
You're probably going to struggle to get anything worthwhile with that budget. I'd probably start by looking for a Dual CS505 -2 or -3 as a robust and forgiving turntable, a small integrated amp from one of the mass market brands (Nad/Rotel/Marantz/Sony/Pioneer etc.) and the newest Wharfedale Diamond speakers you can afford. Other budget bookshelf speakers are available, so read old reviews of the Wharfedale ones and see what they were being compared with 10-20 years ago. If you're patient you should be able to assemble that lot for £200, but you probably won't have enough left to pay for the new cartridge or stylus you're likely to need.
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It's achievable on that budget but will require a bit of patience and judicious eBay shopping. I'd be looking for
Serviceable turntable with cartridge such as one of the cheaper Dual or Technics - budget around £60 - £70
Integrated amp with a moving magnet phono stage built in - budget £70 - £100
Bookshelf speakers such as KEF Coda or Mission - budget £40-£60 -
Record player in a workshop?
Ignoring the dust et cetera issues, you'd never get more than 25 minutes of 'Get Happy' at a time without having to interrupt your work.
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Apologies for my complete lack of understanding with anything to do with audio equipment. I think i have subconsciously stayed away from it since my father handed me an ass whooping as wee lad for sitting on, and breaking his apparently “incredibly expensive in the 80’s” turntable setup.
I’ve recently acquired a new workshop and I want to set it up with a simple but half decent vinyl player setup. I want to spend around £200 on secondhand kit and I really need someone to point me in the right direction. Is this realistic for the money?Bikes are my profession, this stuff it certainly not. Tia