Audio-Technica AT-LP60XHP Fully Automatic Belt-Drive Turntable and Headphone Bundle, Gunmetal/Black, Hi-Fi, 2-Speed, With Intregrated 3.5 mm Headphone Jack & Volume Control

This is the PERFECT beginner’s turntable, this is the cheapest route to go and I’ll explain why. For starters, the suitcase record players are absolutely trash bc they hurt records, skip terribly, and sound terrible. While that is technically the cheapest option it’s a terrible one and a “rookie’s mistake”. I bought this turntable and got a pair of Edifer speakers and that was a full setup for only $320. While that may sound expensive that is as cheap as it gets, since this record player already has a headphones port you don’t have to buy an audio receiver/amplifier as long as you buy powered speakers with it (if you want speakers). A decent audio receiver/amplifier would be around $200, so buying this is dodging a huge bullet.Now for sound quality, this sounds great! While this isn’t audiophile grade sound it gives you the experience that listening to records should be giving (make sure you clean your records!). As I mentioned earlier suitcase records skip, in my experience (playing 50 records multiple times all the way through) I’ve only had 5 skips in total, and it was probably the record itself bc it was pretty worn. I say this to make the point that this will not cause skipping if the one you receive isn’t defective.HIGHLY recommend this product for beginners!

I'm new to vinyl, and frankly I was getting a bit overwhelmed with options and choices. After some research I figured out that I wanted something inexpensive (because I'm poor) with decent sound (otherwise what's the point?), relatively easy to setup and relocate (I move a lot), and configured for use with headphones (since I have roommates and listen to music while they sleep). I also wanted something I could easily upgrade over time. This ticked all of my boxes.It took about 5 minutes to set up and the sound quality is good enough that I can hear what audiophiles are talking about when they praise vinyl. The headphones are perfectly usable out of the box, but it's dead easy to upgrade them later if I want to. It also comes with cables so I can hook up speakers later if I decide to go that route.There are other, MUCH more expensive turntables out there (not to mention all the other equipment!). But this is an excellent value for folks who want to start listening to records without breaking the bank (and their brain) in the process.

Bought for my son( he is 24),he is enjoying it

Good for a person who listens to records occasionally. Headphones are ok

First of all impeccably shipped UPS drop the turntable over my gate at about 6 feet in height. I was really afraid to open but once I did, it was impeccably packaged tight secured. Everything was taped down beautifully. Easy setup plugged it in to Edifier speakers, turned it on played right out of the box, absolutely no adjustments needed. I love the headphone out which i wanted for private listening. I recommend this totally if you’re looking for a turntable to start your listening to vinyl. At a great price thak doesn’t break the bank if you are on a budjet. Thank you Audiotechnica!

Love it! I have it on my desk next to me, with headphones on, listening while I work. Really great quality! Keep in mind, while this record player is great, if you use cheap headphones or cheap speakers with it, it'll obviously sound cheap. It sounds absolutely outstanding with my Sennheiser HD599'S and 598 headphones! Best they've sounded actually. The headphone amp in the LP player must pair well with it tonally or something.

Go figure the thing only lasted about 4 months then went to hell. Thanks a lot of money to only last 4 months but nothing can or would be done my then. for the money it is better to buy a cheap model over a expensive one that won't last much longer. Audio-Technica used to be a good brand that the equipment lasted but those days are gone.

So this is my first turntable and it is working out perfectly for me. I had been thinking about getting into vinyl for a while and didn't want to spend a tremendous amount of money, so as a beginner this turntable is doing the job. Eventually though i'm certain i will be upgrading. So if your just starting out I would say that this turntable is perfect and a great deal.