Screaming deal on entry level TT..

amt · 20th April 2011, 06:57 PM

I was checking out the lastest Stereofool and noticed a review of the Music Hall USB-1 and the unit looked familar. Checking around showed that it is a Sony PS-LX350 with a phono pre and USB board added. These are $250. After looking for the Sony, Amazon popped up and advertised it for $64 with free shipping. They show "what others also bought" below it and the Shure M97e was shown with a mystery price. Add it to the TT and its $54.

Several friends (younger "dudes") have been interested in playing with vinyl but dont want to spend $$ on new equipment and are leery of '70s stuff from Epay. This is the cheapest decent setup Ive seen - $118 with free shipping for a belt drive manual TT with removable head shell and a well liked Shure cartridge. Add a NAD PP or build a VSPS and play. It looks like the Sony may be discountinued since most of the other mail order electronics stores are out of stock.

Just an FYI

amt

sendler · 20th April 2011, 08:58 PM

Thanks Amazon for the posting of reviews. It appears the reason for the cut price is a high chance of speed regulation issues.
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Amazon.com: Sony PSLX350H Stereo Turntable System: Electronics

amt · 20th April 2011, 10:54 PM

Yes I read a few complaints about that but the overall majority of reviews posted at other retailers was pretty positive. And since Music Hall chose it for their entry level, I feel its worth the risk - for $64. If it was still at the old retail of $150+, it wouldnt have gotten my attention.

amt

Pano · 20th April 2011, 11:11 PM

I've heard the Music Hall and its sound is worth about $120. Not worth double that, tho.

amt · 21st April 2011, 12:17 AM

Was that with the $30 AT cart and the build-in phono pre?

amt

Pano · 22nd April 2011, 04:49 PM

cheap cart, but IIRC, a better phono pre. It was OK, but kinda muddy and lack luster. I didn't care for it.

20th April 2011, 06:57 PM	#1
amt diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: oregon	Screaming deal on entry level TT.. I was checking out the lastest Stereofool and noticed a review of the Music Hall USB-1 and the unit looked familar. Checking around showed that it is a Sony PS-LX350 with a phono pre and USB board added. These are $250. After looking for the Sony, Amazon popped up and advertised it for $64 with free shipping. They show "what others also bought" below it and the Shure M97e was shown with a mystery price. Add it to the TT and its $54. Several friends (younger "dudes") have been interested in playing with vinyl but dont want to spend $$ on new equipment and are leery of '70s stuff from Epay. This is the cheapest decent setup Ive seen - $118 with free shipping for a belt drive manual TT with removable head shell and a well liked Shure cartridge. Add a NAD PP or build a VSPS and play. It looks like the Sony may be discountinued since most of the other mail order electronics stores are out of stock. Just an FYI amt

20th April 2011, 08:58 PM	#2
sendler diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ny	Speed issues Thanks Amazon for the posting of reviews. It appears the reason for the cut price is a high chance of speed regulation issues. . Amazon.com: Sony PSLX350H Stereo Turntable System: Electronics __________________ Scott

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20th April 2011, 10:54 PM	#3
amt diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: oregon	Yes I read a few complaints about that but the overall majority of reviews posted at other retailers was pretty positive. And since Music Hall chose it for their entry level, I feel its worth the risk - for $64. If it was still at the old retail of $150+, it wouldnt have gotten my attention. amt

20th April 2011, 11:11 PM	#4
Pano diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: North Carolina Blog Entries: 4	I've heard the Music Hall and its sound is worth about $120. Not worth double that, tho.

21st April 2011, 12:17 AM	#5
amt diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: oregon	Was that with the $30 AT cart and the build-in phono pre? amt

22nd April 2011, 04:49 PM	#6
Pano diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: North Carolina Blog Entries: 4	cheap cart, but IIRC, a better phono pre. It was OK, but kinda muddy and lack luster. I didn't care for it.

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