Classic B65A

Dayton Audio

Classic B65A

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Based on 105 Reddit mentions

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First turn table

Pass on that setup. The better Fluance to buy is the RT82 or higher that add a speed sensor for lower wow and flutter and speed variation and the speed won't drift over time. The older RT80, RT81 and the RT81+ don't have the speed sensor. If you want powered speakers... For a large room or a medium

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sharkamino in r/turntables

December 5, 2025 10:20 PM

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Upgrading wife from a suitcase record player

Pass on the bare minimum AT-LP60X that lacks adjustments. Better entry level turntables worth buying that have adjustable tonearms: Manual with cue lever and auto stop Fluance RT80 $249. Automatic Denon DP-300F $249. Plus starter powered speakers with wired input for the turntable plus Bluetooth for

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sharkamino in r/turntables

December 5, 2025 4:20 PM

8

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 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

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Help a clueless girl

For around the same cost as the small basic 4" Edifier R1280, better larger 6.5" Dayton Classic B65A $159 and they add Bluetooth as an input!

sharkamino in r/turntables

September 30, 2025 7:32 PM

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Mykesonic turntable

Get a small pair of speakers if you don't have room for large speakers. 2 components is all you need. Turntable with a built in phono preamp >>> powered speakers have a built in speaker amp. That's it, that's all you need. A big stereo receiver is not necessary. Entry level turntables with adjustabl

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sharkamino in r/turntables

January 12, 2026 8:56 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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Buying for a 12 year old - advice wanted

Pass on the LP60 and LP70 that lack an adjustable tonearm. Turntables with better and adjustable tonearms: Automatic https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/dendp300f/denon-dp-300f-belt-drive-fully-automatic-analog-turntable/1.html Manual with cue lever and auto stop https://www.fluance.c

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sharkamino in r/turntables

October 15, 2025 6:43 PM

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First Set Up Recommendations

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, smaller 4" Dayton Classic B40A $99 on sale. Speaker Placement • Intro to Home Stereo Sys

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sharkamino in r/turntables

September 6, 2025 8:47 PM

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Advice for beginner

Around $550 to $600 turntable plus speaker options... Turntable: Fluance RT82 $349 with auto stop and a cue lever. Pass on the older lower number models that lack the new speed sensor that the RT82 and up have for lower wow and flutter and speed variation Plus starter powered speakers: For a large r

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sharkamino in r/turntables

November 12, 2025 10:21 PM

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