Classic B40A

Dayton Audio

Classic B40A

101 positive 2 neutral 5 negative

Based on 108 Reddit mentions

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First Record Player!!

I am almost a 100 vinyls deep It was time to replace the novelty toy with a real turntable awhile ago :) That mustang thing has a cheap ceramic cartridge, a cheap motor, a tiny cheap speaker :( Starter setup with a good MM moving magnet cartridge, a good diamond tip stylus, plus an RIAA phono preamp

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sharkamino in r/turntables

September 7, 2025 12:37 AM

108

Too many records and nothing to play them with. Recs for the recs?

Starter setup under $400: AT-LPW30 $199 on sale from $329 is three steps up from the basic bare minimum $199 AT-LP60X. Plus starter powered speakers: Large 6.5" mid bass driver Dayton Classic B65A $159. For a small room, smaller 4" Dayton Classic B40A $99 on sale. Speaker Placement • Intro to Home S

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sharkamino in r/turntables

September 15, 2025 7:06 PM

10

Help Meeee

Return it. Buy better than Crosley... AT-LPW30 $199 on sale from $329 has better quality components. Plus starter powered speakers: For a large room or a medium size room if you have room for them, large 6.5" mid bass driver Dayton Classic B65A $159. For a medium to large room or a small room if you

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sharkamino in r/turntables

September 28, 2025 9:28 PM

6

Newbie

A low budget won't get you a good turntable and speakers worth buying. Or do you already have speakers, which model? If you don't have speakers then you could start with speakers for digital and streaming music and then add the turntable later. Starter setup... AT-LPW30 $199 on sale from $329 is thr

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sharkamino in r/turntables

September 26, 2025 1:02 AM

6

Lp60x vs Lp70x bundle

Neither. Starter setup... Better manual with cue lever AT-LPW30 $199 on sale from $329 with an adjustable tonearm is three steps up from the basic bare minimum $199 AT-LP60X and two steps up from the AT-LP70X that both lack adjustments since they both have a non adjustable tonearm with a non removea

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sharkamino in r/turntables

September 7, 2025 7:13 PM

5

is this a good starter setup?

No. Both are the basic bare minimum. Pass on the basic bare minimum. The turntable lacks adjustments. Better turntables that have better and adjustable tonearms: Manual with cue lever and auto stop https://www.fluance.com/rt80-high-fidelity-vinyl-turntable-record-player-with-premium-cartridge-diamon

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sharkamino in r/turntables

October 30, 2025 7:15 AM

5

is this a good turntable from target

I’d like to spend less than $200 but if necessary i could bend the budget a little AT-LPW30 $199 on sale. Plus Dayton Audio starter powered speakers instead of Edifier R1280: Compact 4" for a small room or desk $89 https://www.parts-express.com/Dayton-Audio-Classic-B40A-Powered-Bookshelf-Speaker-Pai

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sharkamino in r/turntables

May 21, 2025 8:20 AM

5

Help a clueless girl

AT-LPW30 $199 on sale from $329 with a good adjustable tonearm with a better cartridge and stylus is three steps up from the basic bare minimum $199 AT-LP60X that lacks adjustments. Plus starter powered speakers: For a large room, large 6.5" mid bass driver Dayton Classic B65A $159. For a medium to

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sharkamino in r/turntables

September 30, 2025 7:30 PM

4

scored this set

What is your total turntable and speakers budget? What are the room dimensions? Starter setup staring at $300: AT-LPW30 $199 on sale from $329 has a better tonearm, cartridge, stylus, motor and plinth to make it three steps up from the basic $199 AT-LP60X. Plus starter powered speakers with RCA wire

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sharkamino in r/turntables

September 16, 2025 12:42 AM

4

Would the Victrola Eastwood II be good?

No. Make a worthwhile upgrade to a good turntable and a separate pair of speakers. Starter setup... AT-LPW30 $199 on sale from $329 is three steps up from the basic bare minimum $199 AT-LP60X. Plus starter powered speakers: Large 6.5" mid bass driver Dayton Classic B65A $159. For a small room, small

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sharkamino in r/turntables

September 4, 2025 9:57 AM

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