Hi folks,

I’ve decided to make the switch and I’m not sure which vinyl player to go for. Here are my requirements:

  • Good sound, obviously
  • Headphone jack
  • Lightweight
  • Self powered, rather than mains
  • Bump resistant (I spend a lot of time on bus journeys each day)
  • Straps for my back (while shopping for groceries, I need to be hands-free)
  • Waterproof up to 2m because I swim at weekends

Anyway, this post was just for fun. I’m jealous of all your vinyl collections. I’m way too mobile to consider the investment but I wish you all well.

  • soratoyuki@piefed.zipEnglish
    2·
    3 months ago

    Unironically, I would very much like a turntable (or receiver) with a headphone jack. The headphone output on my current thrifted receiver is terrible.

    • haverholm@kbin.earth
      1·
      3 months ago

      A bit of IPA or contact cleaner might do the trick. Especially used/thrift devices need a good cleaning before you hook them up to anything mission critical…

    • Swordgeek@lemmy.caEnglish
      1·
      3 months ago

      It shouldn’t be bad, unless the receiver is really awful. Might be bad electronics that could be fixed.

      Regardless, a surprisingly good headphone preamp can be had for cheap, if you’re willing to go the Amazon/China route.

    • Séimhe (sé / é)@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      1·
      3 months ago

      The ones we had when I was a kid had those (two, I think), but they’re frustratingly rare today. I got one recently and it didn’t even have phono out, so I was limited to the built-in tinny speakers.