Audio-Technica AT-LP60 vs Pioneer DJ PLX-1000

In finishing up this review: you get a brand new upgradable table for under $100, that's unheard of. P.S. Do not forget, you'll wanna get some cleaning solution (on amazon or search around) so that your new (or old) vinyl will be sounding right

Assuming you’re in the US, I would recommend using your budget on the Pioneer TT ($700), a set of JBL Studio 530 speakers on their current discount ($240), and a Yamaha A-S301 amplifier ($350, or $320 as a factory refurb).

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All said, this is a very solid, well built, fun to use turntable, that also happens to sound great. If you can get past the quirks mentioned above, it's a great deck. What did I replace it with? I finally went for it and bought the real deal, the Technics SL1210GR.

I purchased this turntable a month ago and have used it nearly non-stop since. It's certainly not the best turntable in the world, but for all the features this fully-automatic turntable offers, there really isn't very much competition, especially when one considers what you would need to spend for a true upgrade. As it comes also comes with a phono preamp that sounds better than many cheap external preamps, using this turntable is as simple as plugging it into a set of powered speakers, dropping a record on, and pressing Start. Build quality is acceptable for the price: the chassis is lightweight plastic, the feet do not offer a lot of vibration damping, but the platter is made out of aluminum

As a long term audiophile who didn't want to pony up the big $ for a high end table some a step up from value tables from ProJect, Rega, etc, I am super happy with this purchase. Built like a tank, great features and functionality and great sound! The stereophile review is legit. Great table, great value.