The basic knowledge you should have before buying a Record Player

I have been living in Japan for 12 years and now thinking to move to record players to listen music as I am sick and tired of listening to crappy quality of music on MP3. Therefore I did some research on it and sharing the information here. I will try to explain in as simple as I can:

Below devices could only be available in Japan and prices mentioned below are average and are in Japanese Yen.

There are 2 types of Record Players

1. The one which connects to the Phono input in Amplifier

2. The one which connects to AUX input of Amplifier

1. The one which connects to the Phono input in Amplifier:

The common player for this type is DENON DP-500M. The price is about 60,000 JPY.

Source: http://afroaudio.com/

For this type of player, you need an amlifier with Phono input.

For example: 

Source; amazon.com

DENON: PMA390RE

Average price: 25000 JPY

Source; amazon.com

MARANTZ: PM-5005

Average Price: 30000 JPY

If you want to connect this type of record with an amp which does not have a phono input then you will need a device called Phono Equalizer.

Below is Cambridge Audio: AZUR 651P - Price: 27000 JPY

 2. The one which connects to AUX input of Amplifier:

These type of record players have AUX output. The white and red pin cables which can be connected to any amplifier which has such input. It also can be connected with stereo components which has such input.

Source: needledoctor.com

SPEAKERS:

Pioneer SERIES 3 S-31-LR could be one of the average speakers to listen a record. However it is better to go to a store and listen to different type of speakers before you buy cause everyone has different taste.

Source; www.pioneerelectronics.com