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cassette_tape · Joined: 17 Dec 2007

i'm in the market for a turntable. i'm not going to be djing or anything, just want to listen to some vinyl. so i don't need anything professional, though i would be willing to spend the money for a nice one.

email:

michaeljoakley at gmail dot com

RufusW · Joined: 14 Jun 2008 Location: Busan

Have you brought over a collection? I wouldn't think there's any to buy in Korea... or is there?

climber159 · Joined: 02 Sep 2007

I know of one place in Seoul that has a pretty extensive selection of turntables. I cannont, however, comment on the prices. I have just looked at them; not inquired on the cost.

Go to Yongsan electronics market. You need to go the 전자란드 (Jeon-ja Land) building located on the opposite side of the tracks from the station building. It's either the third or fourth floor. Take a bit of time to browse. Good luck.

As for buying vinyl. There are a number of shops in the same building. Also, many of the underground markets in central seoul have used record shops.

cassette_tape · Joined: 17 Dec 2007

there are a few street markets where one can buy some korea records (the stuff from the 70's and 80's is great by the way!) and bootlegged western stuff.

cassette_tape · Joined: 17 Dec 2007

thanks climber159! i tried nagwon yesterday and didn't find anything, i will try the place you recommended.

climber159 · Joined: 02 Sep 2007

Wait...now that I think about it, it may be the ET Land building that the turntable shops are in. The buildings are next to each other. If you don't find it in one, then go to the other. Sorry about the vagueness. Good luck.

talltony4 · Joined: 09 Aug 2004

hey cassette_tape, could you let us know the results of your hunt?

A turntable would be fun

billyg · Joined: 16 Feb 2005

Johnny Conqueroo · Joined: 02 Feb 2009 Location: Seoul, Korea

I've been looking at turntables myself at eBay for the past few months. I too think that I want to return to a set-up to play vinyl. My first good TT was an old AR ES-1, and it was a great basic platter. LOL, they go for a lot more now than what I paid decades ago.

Good luck in your quest.

re:cursive · Joined: 04 Jan 2006

How much are you prepared to pay? I may be willing to offload one of my turntables depending on your budget.

bassexpander · Joined: 13 Sep 2007 Location: Someplace you'd rather be.

Recursive, I think that's the first post you've made in a long time that hasn't caused me to fall off of my chair in laughter. You're a rarity, but most of your posts are the best..... interesting to see you're into turntables.

Just a note, guys, you can often find them cheap at http://used.auction.co.kr

http://corners.auction.co.kr/corner/UsedMarketList.aspx?keyword=turntable

re:cursive · Joined: 04 Jan 2006

cassette_tape · Joined: 17 Dec 2007

i checked out 전자란드. the selection and condition of the turntables are excellent. only thing is that it seems like more of a boutique shop with an audiophile customer base. the average turntable was around 500,000 won and the price of the stereo receivers and amps were around the same price. like nagwon, there were a lot of vendors with similar products, but without competitive prices.

so, i am still looking for a turntable.

re:cursive, i am looking to spend about 100,000 won if you are still interested in selling your player.