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How do you choose your turntable? Questions to ask before you buy.
Before buying a turntable, you need to ask yourself the right questions. To help you make the right choice, we've put together a series of questions to ask yourself before buying a turntable. The answers you give will enable us to guide you towards a concise selection of record players suited to your needs.
Question 1: What equipment do I already own?
Question 2: What are my musical tastes?
Question 3: Do I plan to upgrade my turntable?
Question 4 : What's my budget?
Question 5 : How can I be sure I'm making the right choice?
Question 6 : Why buy your turntable from maPlatine.com?
1. What equipment do I already own?
When you decide to buy a turntable, the first thing to consider is the equipment you already own. The components of an audiophile system must be equivalent in terms of quality. For example, if you have a phono preamp or a mid-range amplifier and you're happy with them, you need to choose a turntable that's made well enough to take advantage of all the performance your preamp/amplifier is capable of delivering.
Before buying your turntable, it's also important to check that the equipment you currently own is compatible. For example, if you have an amplifier, make sure it has a phono input. If it does, you'll need a phono preamplifier, which is essential if you're thinking of buying a turntable!
For those of you who are new to the world of vinyl, you can find and understand all the components needed to make a turntable work in this dedicated article:
Our technicians are ready to listen to your needs, depending on your equipment (contact / 0 810 810 121).
An audiophile system must have a certain coherence in terms of components
2. What are my musical tastes?
Answering this question will help you understand which turntable to choose so that it matches your musical preferences. Depending on whether you prefer rock, classical or jazz, the choice ofturntable will be important.
We invite you to contact our technical department for advice, especially if you're new to the world of vinyl and have no previous experience of listening to a turntable. When you contact us, you can also mention whether you prefer a more dynamic listening experience or, on the contrary, a more transparent and neutral one.
3. Do I plan to upgrade my turntable?
When you're thinking about buying a vinyl turntable, think about the possible upgrades you'd like to make. Most vinyl turntables are upgradable. In other words, they can be upgraded by changing the phono cable or the phono cell, etc. However, on some vinyl turntables, the phono cable is captive, so it is not possible to replace it. This detail is indicated in the technical data sheets for each turntable.
It's also worth bearing in mind that the more upgradable the turntable you buy, the wider the choice of accessories you'll have to upgrade and improve it. This means you can boost your listening quality considerably, by taking things one step at a time if your budget doesn't allow you to buy a more powerful turntable straight away.
We've written two comprehensive guides to upgrading your turntable and your Hi-Fi system in general, which you can consult below:
Now comes the question of the budget you want to allocate to the purchase of your turntable. We offer a very wide range of turntables, from entry-level to very high-end.
To help you, we've put together buying guides to suit all budgets:
Our technicians are on hand to give you all the information you need to make the right choice for your budget.
5. How can I be sure I'm making the right choice?
All the vinyl turntables for sale on our site are thoroughly tested by our technicians. A detailed technical data sheet is then drawn up for each one, including an explanation of the composite materials used, how the turntable works, and the musical reproduction it offers (several styles of music are tried out).
In addition, our YouTube channel features a number of presentation videos, featuring most of our flagship and best-selling models. These videos can be very useful before you buy your first turntable, but also afterwards, if you need to make any adjustments.
Don't hesitate to contact us for personalised advice. You can be sure of receiving expert advice in your purchasing process (contact / 0 810 810 121).
6. Why buy your turntable from maPlatine.com?
At maPlatine.com, we are committed to providing you with :
- The best advice
- The best service
- The best products
You will benefit from our individualised and personalised advice. Each customer has different needs and should therefore be able to benefit from the best support when buying a turntable or any other product on our website.
All our turntables are tested and pre-set before shipment. On receipt, all you have to do is install it and enjoy! For details of how your orders are prepared and checked, please read our dedicated article.
All our products - except cells, diamonds and belts - are guaranteed for 2 years. What's more, to give you peace of mind when you buy, maPlatine.com recently launched extended warranties, which protect you for 5 years after purchase, see below:
We hope this guide has helped you make the right choice before you buy your turntable. If you're not sure, remember that you can contact us by email or phone for 100% personalised advice. You can also come and try out your future turntable in our auditorium near Rennes, by making an appointment in advance!
