Classic B65A

Dayton Audio

Classic B65A

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Best option for a 13yr old

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

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sharkamino in r/turntables

February 9, 2026 5:02 AM

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Advice on buying a new turntable

The thing with "entry level" is they are mostly crap. Unreliable, poor performance, poor tracking ability, no upgrade path. So I recommend you avoid entry level and buy better so you don't need to buy again for a very long time. For example, minimum turntable is anything from the Audio Technica Step

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papadrinks in r/turntables

May 16, 2026 4:34 AM

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setup!!!! XD

imma get the clear acrlylic audio technica when i got money Not the turntable, the turntable is fine to start with, it's the speakers that are the sound quality bottleneck, first replace the tiny 2.5" basic plastic computer speakers with a good pair of full size room listening speakers! At least lar

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sharkamino in r/turntables

January 10, 2026 8:52 AM

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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

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Looking for beginner friendly suggestions

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 in black or wood finish options: Large 6.5" mid bass driver Dayton Classic B65A $159. For a small room or desktop setup, smaller 4" Dayton Classic B40A $99 on s

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sharkamino in r/turntables

September 5, 2025 8:34 PM

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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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Which of these is worth it?

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 if you have room for them, large 6.5" mid bass driver Dayton Classic B65A $159. For a medium size room or a small room if you have room for them, mid si

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sharkamino in r/turntables

January 7, 2026 4:21 PM

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Looking for ideas for a gift

Starter setup starting at $300... AT-LPW30 $199 on sale from $329 has a good tonearm with adjustments that is three steps up from the basic bare minimum $199 AT-LP60X that lacks adjustments. Plus starter powered speakers: For a large room or a medium size room if you have room for them, large 6.5" m

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sharkamino in r/turntables

October 9, 2025 6:04 AM

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Best turntable for a beginner? Amongst other questions

Starter setup... AT-LPW30BKR $199 on sale from $329 is three steps up from the bare minimum $199 AT-LP60X that lacks adjustments. Plus large 6.5" mid bass driver Dayton Classic B65A $159 powered speakers. Or for a small room, smaller 4" Dayton Classic B40A $99 powered speakers on sale. Or buy a used

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sharkamino in r/turntables

August 22, 2025 4:07 AM

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Wood turntable recs

Consider that with many wood finish turntables and wood finish speakers the finish won't match so consider getting one in wood finish and the other in black. AT-LPW30BKR $179 on sale from $329 with built in phono preamp has a simulated wood grain in black. Plus better larger full size speakers, 6.5"

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sharkamino in r/turntables

June 16, 2025 8:20 PM

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