Collecting

Collecting Vinyl Records

Build a music collection on vinyl and enjoy the ritual of playing it.

Vinyl collecting blends music appreciation with the hunt for records at shops and swap meets, and a decent entry-level turntable is enough to start.

Getting started

A budget all-in-one turntable is a fine place to start before upgrading components.

Setting: indoor
People: either
Budget: $$$
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Starter gear

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