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10. Yes.they are low fidelity.

Reply to HeiressofBickworth (Reply #9)

Mon Feb 11, 2019, 12:15 AM

Feb 2019

But that's th he way they sounded in the late 40s when I was growing up. I never really heard "bass" until I got an RCA orthophonic hifi unit in 1956. Just in time for Elvis.

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Record player/turntable help! My adult daughter wants to go vinyl... [View all] Guilded Lilly Feb 2019 OP

Crosley new table models Chipper Chat Feb 2019 #1

I have a retro-looking tabletop HeiressofBickworth Feb 2019 #9

Yes.they are low fidelity. Chipper Chat Feb 2019 #10

K&R for visibility. Vinyl rules! lunamagica Feb 2019 #2

The Audio-Technica LP60 is a good one for less than $100. PubliusEnigma Feb 2019 #3

I don't keep up with basic turntables, but I see that the AT includes mahatmakanejeeves Feb 2019 #7

The prices on new vinyl are crazy. safeinOhio Feb 2019 #4

Thrift stores have vinyl also...n/t bluecollar2 Feb 2019 #6

Used book stores too n/t TexasBushwhacker Feb 2019 #8

Continuing thank-you for all suggestions/comments :) Guilded Lilly Feb 2019 #5

ION USB turntable is awesome and will hook to the TV. akraven Feb 2019 #11

Thanks! What brand do you have... Guilded Lilly Feb 2019 #12

Still mad my mom sold the stereo console without telling me maxrandb Feb 2019 #13