A:Answer This turntable has "auto-tracking" so the counterweight isn't necessary and despite having had it for only a few months, it seems to work really well. It also has "anti-skating" automatically so the stylus seems to stay centered in the record's groove. I get good response from both channels on my speakers. A more expensive turntable will give you adjustments for both of these but depending upon your budget, you're getting a good turntable with the Auto-Technica.
I have the Bose Companion 2 speakers. At low to normal volume, they are really, really good. They seem to get a little muddy when the volume is way up. I'll use my Sony CH700N Bluetooth headphones for the loud stuff.
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