I have a CS-1257 Dual turntable and I want to buy speakers without the bother of a preamp. Are there speakers that work with older systems and where can I find them?
You don't have an older system... you have a turntable... a source component.
It will require a phono preamp, amplification and speakers. You could go with a receiver that has "phono" inputs (which means it has a built-in phono preamp) and some hi-fi speakers. Or, you could go with a separate phono preamp and some powered monitors or computer speakers.
Hope you put together something you enjoy. Keep 'em spinnin'!
Or, you could buy a phono preamp and use your powered computer speakers if you have a nice set. These are some nice sounding phono preamps on a budget. The real cheap stuff usually sounds terrible and has a lot of hum in the background. You could spend less, but I wouldn't recommend it...
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Portable USB turntable with AC or battery operation. Internal preamp for external connection to receiver or PA system. Built in speaker for independent operation. Convert 33s 45s and software allows for 78 conversions. Pitch and volume control. Software removes pops hisses and has many more features. Protective dust cover and handle for easy transport. Includes stylus dust cover 45 adapter software and all cables
Stanton Turntable STR8-150 HP In creating the ST.150/STR8.150 Stanton went back to basics and re-engineered everything. These "no nonsense" turntables have everything professional DJs need and nothing they don't. That's why the ST.150 (standard S shaped tone arm) and STR8.150 (skip-proof straight tone arm) are built first and foremost with quality in mind. Both models offer durable construction designed to minimize feedback, industry-leading torque motor - up to 4.5 Kgf-cm, and an ultra-stable platter and tone arm. And with features like Key Correction, Reverse, up to 50% pitch adjustment, and S/PDIF digital outputs - the ST.150 and STR8.150 are strong contenders for the title of Turntable Supreme. Features: Start/Brake Speed Adjustment Digital Output [S/PDIF] Plug straight into CD-R or computer sound card Key Correction Selectable Phono or Line Output (Key correction works on line output only) Dual Start/Stop Buttons Height Adjustable Tone Arm Reverse Play 3 speeds [33,45,78] Quartz Lock Selectable pitch control [+/-8%,+/-25%,+/-50%] Motor Off Feature Removable Target Light Adjustable Feet Includes slipmat and "L" shaped cables Includes Stanton 680HP cartridge mounted on headshell Get Your Stanton Turntable STR8-150 HP Today!
The Gemini Vinyl2MP3 USB Turntable is full of conveniences. Not only can you listen to your records, but you can also instantly convert them to digital MP3s. Convert all your classic vinyl and rare albums directly into MP3s with amazing sound quality. Simply install the provided software, plug the Gemini Vinyl2MP3 turntable directly into your computer, and start recording. It's that easy.Gemini has outfitted the Vinyl2MP3 turntable with a battle and club-style design; a variable pitch slider; USB connectivity (for Mac or Windows); fully adjustable counter weight and anti-skating controls; 33, 45 and 78 RPM reverse playback capability; dual soft touch Start/Stop buttons; and a Motor-Off button for slower braking. Some of the extras Gemini includes with the Vinyl2MP3 USB turntable include: a solid aluminum platter; Audacity recording software; a headshell, an adapter for 45 RPM vinyl records, a CN-15 cartridge, a felt slipmat, and detachable RCA and ground cables.Fully manual USB belt-drive turntableBattle and club-style designñ10% variable pitch sliderSolid aluminum platterUSB computer connectivity for PC and MacAudacity recording software includedLine-level RCA outputs (with built-in preamp)Fully adjustable counter weight and anti-skating controls33, 45 and 78 RPM, reverse playback capabilityDual soft touch start/stop buttonsMotor off button for slower brakingHeadshell and 45 adapter includedCN-15 cartridge and felt slipmat includedDetachable RCA and ground cablesDimensions: 17.67" x 14.56" x 5.7"Weight: 8.1 lb.Shipping weight: 18 lb.
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In creating the Stanton ST150 DJ Turntable, Stanton went back to basics and re-engineered everything. The ST150's are no-nonsense turntables with everything professional DJs need, and nothing they don't. That's why the ST150 DJ turntables are built first, and foremost with quality in mind. The ST150 offers durable construction designed to minimize feedback, industry-leading torque motor - up to 4.5 Kgf-cm, and an ultra-stable platter and tone arm. And with features like Key Correction, Reverse, up to 50% pitch adjustment, and S/PDIF digital outputs - the Stanton ST150 is a strong contender for the title of Turntable Supreme. Stanton ST150 DJ Turntable Features World's strongest torque motor (4.5 Kgf-cm) Heavy duty steel construction Ultra stable platter and tone arm Includes Stanton 680HP cartridge Start/Brake speed adjustment Digital output [S/PDIF] plug straight into CD-R or computer sound card Key Correction Selectable Phono or Line Output (Key correction works on line output only) Dual Start/Stop buttons Height adjustable tone arm Reverse Play 3 speeds [33,45,78] Quartz Lock Selectable pitch control [+/-8%,+/-25%,+/-50%] Motor Off feature Removable target light Adjustable feet Includes slipmat and L shaped cables Includes Stanton 680HP cartridge mounted on headshell
The Gemini Vinyl2MP3 USB Turntable is full of conveniences. Not only can you listen to your records, but you can also instantly convert them to digital MP3s. Convert all your classic vinyl and rare albums directly into MP3s with amazing sound quality. Simply install the provided software, plug the Gemini Vinyl2MP3 turntable directly into your computer, and start recording. It's that easy. Gemini has outfitted the Vinyl2MP3 turntable with a battle and club-style design; a variable pitch slider; USB connectivity (for Mac or Windows); fully adjustable counter weight and anti-skating controls; 33, 45 and 78 RPM reverse playback capability; dual soft touch Start/Stop buttons; and a Motor-Off button for slower braking. Some of the extras Gemini includes with the Vinyl2MP3 USB turntable include: a solid aluminum platter; Audacity recording software; a headshell, an adapter for 45 RPM vinyl records, a CN-15 cartridge, a felt slipmat, and detachable RCA and ground cables.
The Gemini Vinyl2MP3 USB Turntable is full of conveniences. Not only can you listen to your records, but you can also instantly convert them to digital MP3s. Convert all your classic vinyl and rare albums directly into MP3s with amazing sound quality. Simply install the provided software, plug the Gemini Vinyl2MP3 turntable directly into your computer, and start recording. It's that easy. Gemini has outfitted the Vinyl2MP3 turntable with a battle and club-style design; a variable pitch slider; USB connectivity (for Mac or Windows); fully adjustable counter weight and anti-skating controls; 33, 45 and 78 RPM reverse playback capability; dual soft touch Start/Stop buttons; and a Motor-Off button for slower braking. Some of the extras Gemini includes with the Vinyl2MP3 USB turntable include: a solid aluminum platter; Audacity recording software; a headshell, an adapter for 45 RPM vinyl records, a CN-15 cartridge, a felt slipmat, and detachable RCA and ground cables.
The Gemini Vinyl2MP3 USB Turntable is full of conveniences. Not only can you listen to your records, but you can also instantly convert them to digital MP3s. Convert all your classic vinyl and rare albums directly into MP3s with amazing sound quality. Simply install the provided software, plug the Gemini Vinyl2MP3 turntable directly into your computer, and start recording. It's that easy. Gemini has outfitted the Vinyl2MP3 turntable with a battle and club-style design; a variable pitch slider; USB connectivity (for Mac or Windows); fully adjustable counter weight and anti-skating controls; 33, 45 and 78 RPM reverse playback capability; dual soft touch Start/Stop buttons; and a Motor-Off button for slower braking. Some of the extras Gemini includes with the Vinyl2MP3 USB turntable include: a solid aluminum platter; Audacity recording software; a headshell, an adapter for 45 RPM vinyl records, a CN-15 cartridge, a felt slipmat, and detachable RCA and ground cables.
The Gemini Vinyl2MP3 USB Turntable is full of conveniences. Not only can you listen to your records, but you can also instantly convert them to digital MP3s. Convert all your classic vinyl and rare albums directly into MP3s with amazing sound quality. Simply install the provided software, plug the Gemini Vinyl2MP3 turntable directly into your computer, and start recording. It's that easy. Gemini has outfitted the Vinyl2MP3 turntable with a battle and club-style design; a variable pitch slider; USB connectivity (for Mac or Windows); fully adjustable counter weight and anti-skating controls; 33, 45 and 78 RPM reverse playback capability; dual soft touch Start/Stop buttons; and a Motor-Off button for slower braking. Some of the extras Gemini includes with the Vinyl2MP3 USB turntable include: a solid aluminum platter; Audacity recording software; a headshell, an adapter for 45 RPM vinyl records, a CN-15 cartridge, a felt slipmat, and detachable RCA and ground cables.
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