Well first off, its a turntable and not a record player.
I remember JVC, Toshiba, Panasonic, Sony and Marantz made good stuff in the 80's. Not sure about today.
Audio-Technica AT-LP60Fully Automatic Belt-Drive Stereo TurntableRediscover the 'warmth' of vinyl records with this stylish yet affordable fully automatic belt-drive turntable. Equipped to play both 33-1/3 and 45 RPM records, the turntable features a built-in switchable phono preamp that enables ...
The ultimate guide to turntable and record player setup. Guide includes recommendations on required gear/equipment and what to look for when purchasing a turntable.
as a starter set up - turntable lab is the way to go.
my 45 rpm is dead on my turntable. no one can repair anything anymore. there is 1 guy in salt lake that can repair turntables and he has a 2 year wait, lol.