Can you make your own turntable?

Can you really make your own DIY record player? Yes, you can! But it probably won’t play records anywhere near as good as a real one, not even the lowest-cost models on the market. That said, it is certainly possible to build a high-quality homemade turntable that can compete with high-end models.

How much does it cost to make a record player?

An entry-level to affordable turntable costs from $100 to $400. A quality turntable that will sound great on most Hi-Fi stereos and last for decades will cost between $400 and $700. So, from $400 to $700 is a good sweet-spot for turntables.

What are the parts of a turntable?

Parts Of A Turntable Record Player: The Six Major Components

• Turntable.
• Stylus.
• Tone arm.
• Cartridge.
• Pre-amplifier.
• Amplifier.

What do I need to make a turntable?

DIY Turntable Plans This is made of wood as the base and the materials that will be needed are a light water pool and corrugated metal apart from the wood pieces that are also used. In this DIY guide, you will find the downloadable plan.

Who is the DIYer of the turntable project?

This DIY turntable project was completed by Nandor Szabo, a very talented DIYer who is located in Hungary. His English is far better than my Hungarian and I agreed to assist in presenting his DIY record player project for him. I had no part in this project and am acting only like an editor. – Bruce Heran.

Can you make a turntable from a DC motor?

How to Make a DIY Turntable Using A DC motor Creating a turntable from the scratch gives one of the best feelings ever. On one hand, you are not too sure you want to pull through with it because you are afraid it may not work out well. And on another hand, you are really excited and you want to see the outcome.

What kind of plinth do I need for my turntable?

DIY Turntable Plinth (Base) Construction. The idea to use a solid plinth constructed of several layers of plywood came from soundfountain.com which outlined the construction of a plinth for the SP 10-Mk2. Since the Technics SP-10 turntable also uses a direct drive motor system I decided to adopt the same design philosophy for my plinth.