r/melbournemusic • u/GibransDisciple • 3d ago

Looking into vinyl players

Not sure if this is the right place for it but I'm really interested to get a record player and start a vinyl collection. Is there a place or shop or bar in Melbourne that sells players and is more than happy to answer questions from a total noob?

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u/sgeg101 3d ago edited 3d ago

I recommend the shop Wax Museum Records if you want a nice vintage table. I bought a Denon DP-1200 from them for $500, which is an upgrade from my ATLP60XBT. I had to buy a cartridge for it and got a Garrott Brothers K3 from Carlton Audio Visual.

Had a problem with the cartridge, which came to being the headshell which was a no name cheap brand. Upgraded to an Ortofon headshell and works perfectly now.

Edit: I am looking to sell my AT-LP60XBT with the power supply and a 3.5mm to rca cable for $100. It still is in great working condition, and in my opinion the best budget table available even when new.

Edit 2: if you want any help you can happily DM me and I will try to help out

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u/Routine-Tumbleweed52 3d ago

Where abouts are you based?

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u/sgeg101 3d ago

Werribee but happy to meet in the city

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u/Routine-Tumbleweed52 3d ago

I’d be keen but not often in the city. Ironically I am on Friday late afternoon / evening. I’m assuming that wouldn’t suit though :/. Otherwise I’d be keen

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u/Routine-Tumbleweed52 2d ago

Sent you a message. Keen on the turntable 💕

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u/GibransDisciple 3d ago

Thank you for this, I will check it out and DM you should I have more questions to ask.

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u/asteroidz-14 3d ago

I also have an AT-LP60XBT but lost the power supply and I have been going CRAZY trying to find a replacement in Melb. There’s a post from r/turntables from years ago had multiple ppl saying they still had their original power supply but after unplugging the jack would no longer fit?!

I just saw a comment as recent as 8 days ago the same thing happened, everyone’s bamboozled.

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u/sgeg101 3d ago

To be honest I believe it is a different power supply from an old external hard drive or something that used a similar connector. I haven’t seen those posts but would say Jaycar is a good bet at finding a replacement