Looking for a portable turntable with built-in speakers for a gift in Christmas, so it shouldn't be too expensive but still somewhat decent. Is the Ion Audio Vinyl Motion a good choice?
crosley. make sure to buy the special edition that comes with a gun to shoot yourself with
>>60855864
Well, I made this thread in part because I've heard that the Ion ones are far better that the absolute crap Crosley makes.
>>60855750
why would u get a portable turntable? just get an mp3 player and some good headphones
>portable turntable
>built in speakers
>>60855750
>portable turntable
>portable
>>60855892
That's like saying Aids is better than Cancer
>>60855750
give up, vinyl is not a portable format
>portable turntable
Jesus Christ OP
>>60855750
Does the person you're buying this gift for absolutely need portability?
If they do, vinyl isn't for them. If not, maybe find a nice vintage table (which would be a in a similar price range) and get them properly started on the hobby.
>>60855892
They literally use the same Chinese crap.
>>60856248
Wow, that's pathetic.
>>60856314
In this situation I believe the portable tables would be best since it's for someone who's just giving first steps on vinyl and also who doesn't have much space for a fixed table with a complete set of speakers.
>>60856638
Unfortunately, there just aren't any good portable turntables (to my knowledge) that won't damage records/sound bad.
>>60856878
To be honest, I think it won't be used that extensively so that's why I wanted to keep it under $100. as for the sound I'm pretty sure the built-in speakers won't be that great but headphones or some small external speakers are always a possibility. Thanks for your insight!
The vibration from the shit quality speakers will shake the platter. Plus all those portable players use poor quality cartridges that you can't replace and the tracking on the tonearm can't be adjusted. If the person doesn't have room for a proper setup get them a turntable with an amp built in like the lp60 and tell them to use headphones. The lp60 has a better low end cartridge and the tonearm preset tracking is good enough for most records so it is perfect for beginners.
>>60856387
honestly he's probably outside a record store checking for warps or skips in records, kind of smart actually
>>60857974
>drinking beer
looks like a bar 2 me
>>60857002
Good Speakers for the LP60?
>>60856387
>>60856248
Yet he is with a gril, and probably has a lot more friends than you.
I bet it's an achievement in itself for you to just go outside.
>>60858362
jokes on you I actually have a gf
no friends though you got me there
