It is true that you can grab some startling bargains on the vintage circuit with beautifully engineered turntables going cheap but bear in mind a couple of things. Some might even want to revisit younger days when the then ‘new’ turntables were objects of desire and now they can afford to purchase one, or even two of these classic designs.īelow, we have listed our Top 8 vintage purchases, but before you run off to your local second-hand store or eBay account, pause for thought. Others may have spent a bundle on a new deck but have little in reserve for that second system that would be ideal for a study, bedroom or spare room. Going vintage can offer quality at a low cost. Once the bills are paid, it can be virtually impossible to purchase a new, top quality hi-fi system. For many, a budget for any sort of hi-fi is a low priority. With that in mind, we asked Paul Rigby to revisit the original pieces and refresh it by swapping in four new old decks and what you need to consider when buying them.īuying a vintage turntable is a great option. However, times and tastes change, as does availability on the second hand market.

Since it was originally published in June 2014, our guide to the 8 best vintage turntables has proved to be the most visited article on the whole site.īeing a list of vintage turntables, there’s less need to update the list as regularly as others.

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