My son is a freshman in HS and is into classic rock/80's music. I'd like to buy him a turntable/stereo for Christmas but I don't have any idea what to get. I don't want to spend a lot of money but I would like something decent.

Any thoughts?

A Spotify account and a Bluetooth stereo is where I'd start. Buying albums will get expensive.

I have that turn table.

No complaints after 2 years.

I have the audio Technica as well . Works great.

I too have the Audio Technica 120. However, the LP60 is also a great entry level turntable. Can't go wrong with either.

For speakers, make it easy on yourself and just get some self powered bookshelf speakers. I have the Kanto YU2 speakers, and like them, but there are lots of good choices to choose from. Bookshelf speakers are great for a single room. I have mine in my office and they are more than powerful enough for a single room. If you want to rock the whole house, or a large area you may need something larger. If you choose self powered speakers, you won't need to mess around with a receiver, amp, etc...

As someone mentioned earlier, those speakers are Bluetooth compatible, and come with a remote control. I can play the turntable through them, or connect my phone to them and play Spotify.

I highly recommend that you do not get one of the Crosley all-in-one players (or any other brand of all-in-one). They are all very cheaply made, and if he actually enjoys the turntable, he will want to upgrade almost immediately

I have the LP60 as well and enjoy it. I don't use speakers though, just headphones.