Classic B65

Pass on the AT-LP60 that had some issues when it was new and can have even more issues used. If you are going to buy a used bare minimum AT-LP60 then at least get the new X version AT-LP60X that fixed the issues that the older AT-LP60 had. The better Denon DP-300F $249 on sale upgrades to an adjusta

Pass on the bare minimum AT-LP60X that lacks adjustments and pass on Turntable Lab bundles. Better turntables with better and adjustable tonearms: Automatic Denon DP-300F $249 has a built in phono preamp. Manual with cue lever Music Hall MMF Mark I $255 plus Fosi X1 phono preamp. Plus starter powere

If you can't afford both a turntable and speakers then consider starting with speakers first for your digital music then adding the turntable later. Lower budget powered speakers for $129: Large 6.5" Dayton B65A powered speakers. Passive speakers and a separate amp with subwoofer output for $160: Fo

Cheap is only going to get you more junk. Starter turntable: AT-LP120X $315 on sale is manual with cue lever. Denon DP-300F $249 if you need automatic. Starter powered speakers with wired input for the turntable plus Bluetooth input for digital wireless music: For a large room or a medium size room

having to rely on the built-in preampSaiyin Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers The built in phono preamp in the AT-LP3 is more than good enough for the basic low cost bare minimum entry level speakers so you may as well keep using it since it's the basic speakers that are the sound quality bottleneck of y

Congrats! The budget speakers are still the sound quality bottleneck :( What is a nearby zip code I can search for good used speakers for you? Even these $79 6.5" Dayton B65 would be a good upgrade! The optimize the Speaker Placement typically on speaker stands. Intro to Home Stereo Systems • Turnta

The Dayton B65 Bookshelf (not outdoor speakers) are generally highly regarded at their price point. https://www.parts-express.com/Dayton-Audio-Classic-B65-Bookshelf-Speaker-Pair-Wood-300-255?quantity=1 https://www.parts-express.com/Dayton-Audio-Classic-B65-Bookshelf-Speaker-Pair-Black-300-254?quanti

Two options.... ------ Get passive speakers for the Denon passive speaker amp. Turntable >>> Denon amp >>> passive speakers. 6.5" Dayton B65 are a good low cost option https://www.parts-express.com/Dayton-Audio-Classic-B65-Bookshelf-Speaker-Pair-Black-300-254 or what is a nearby zip code to search f

It can depend on your budget and what you are looking for. You can send me a chat request with your zip code and I can see what I can find used near you for $50 to $300 that originally cost two to three times as much when new. The 5.25" Polk are a decent bang for the buck and good value for under $2

Fluance RT82 $349. Pass on the older lower number models that lack the speed sensor that the RT82 and up have for lower wow and flutter and speed variation. --------- Plus starter powered speakers with wired input for the turntable plus Bluetooth for music from a smartphone, tablet or computer: For