Want to Start vinyl

There is a Townshend on here for $1200. The arm cost at least that if not more when it was new. These tables truly have bass and are dynamic. IMHO ... " Ain't nobody gettin' my Townshend!"

I recommend you start with one of the modest belt drive tables that are advertise alot on Agon complete with arm and cartridge. The Michell gyro with arm and cartridge will cost between 1&2 grand. Many others in this price range. As for collections. Many antique store have tons of old albums of almost any genre. My daughter and I spent 4 hours on fathers day in Memphis and found 50 albums for less than 100 dollars. This store had over 5000 albums scattered around it. Many for 99 cents! Lots of good music for anyone to get back into vinyl. Go for it!

the whole vinyl scene has been very appealing to me.looking for used vinyl,hearing about useful tweaks,ect.i had virtually no lp's at the beginning but for the most part have been getting lots of want i really want.i say jump in.lots of help available here.

Don't listen to the haters!
I consistently go to record shops and come out with a pile of records. With one or two rare LPs in the mix the cost still averages out to about $10.00 per LP. That's cheaper than CD. If you go to thrift stores the average cost per LP will be even lower.

50 cent LPs have also introduced me to music that I otherwise wouldn't have ever listened to if I had to buy it on CD. I say go for it if you think you'll like hunting for used LPs.

I searched the web for used LP stores in my area. Found one about half hour away. The average price is 2.99! most are 1.99. Over the last 2 weeks I have purchased around 100 albums, all excellent condition. Maybe do a search first and see if you have such a place in your area. For instance- original Joni Mitchell "Blue" for 1.99. Had a few crackles and pops but her voice came through it all. Steely Dan "Aja" and "Gaucho", both 2.99, play quiet and awesome. I paid $600 for my MMF-7 used here on Agon and am loving getting back into vinyl. Highly recommend you do the same and you don't need to spend a fortune on your "first" rig.