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[quote=Anonymous]I have to agree with the PP with the detailed advice. The thing with those Victrolas or the suitcase style turn tables is that they are really designed just for looks and they are not that functional. They break a lot or, as PP said, will damage your records. I'm assuming if your kid wants a record player it's because they are really interested in listening to records. Even if they just put together a small collection of 20-30 records, you should get them something reliable that will sound good and be a "real" record player, not something designed to look cute in an Instagram photo.

We bought a low end Audio-Technica a few years ago after quite a bit of research. I can't remember exactly what I spent, something between $150-200. It was more than I was expecting but it was totally worth it. You can get a receiver cheap. We literally found ours in a friends garage -- it's not complicated technology and that's not where your sound quality comes from so it doesn't matter as much (and if you want something that "looks cool" that's a good place to do that). And then, yes, speakers, but for a kid I wouldn't not stress about getting something really high end here -- if they fall in love with it that something they can invest in as an adult. What you're looking for is something entry level for them.

I know it seems like a lot of money, but you can use a good turn-table for decades. Or you can spend $100 on something trendy and crappy at Urban Outfitters or something, and it will get thrown out and never used in a year. Up to you.[/quote]

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