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$300 Budget - help

I've spent time reading this forum, so I've gotten some good ideas already, but hoping for some feedback nonetheless.

I listen to classic jazz (instrumental and vocals) only. I love CDs, it's all I have ever known. I was in an audio store a year or so ago demoing an Arcam cdplayer, and the salesman put on a favorite cannonball adderley album of mine, but on vinyl. I forget what player he was using, but he said it was entry level. I was taken back by the warmth of the sound -- not as clear as the CD, but there was something amazing about the sound of the record that I just can't put my finger on.

Anyway, I want to try vinyl. My current system is as follows: Exposure Super XV integrated amp (apparently it has a good phono stage); Arcam CD73 cdplayer; Wharfedale Pacific Evo 8 bookshelf speakers; psaudio duet power center; audio art cabling throughout.

I only have about $300 to spend (just bought a home). If I like vinyl, in a few years I'll spend hundreds or thousands on a high-quality record player, but for now I just want to see if it's something I will like.

The Rega P1 seems like the recommended choice. Would you agree? What cabling do I need?

Thank you,
David
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mechans
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I think that there are an assortment of mediocre tables around already set up that will provide the analog spirit. I think some is better than none and while I bought only crappy tables after initially finding the MMF-5 and Goldring a little less analytical than I desired that I never felt I pissed away the money. I did buy a different cartridge but haven't the spine to install it. In the meanwhile in my listening den of iniquity I bought a Scout factory set up with a Dynevector 20X H an ARC SP6B fuirst then a Graham Slee phono stage and I like it a great deal. I don't feel that the tables are the same as unattractive ladies pretending to be alluring . I keep my singles in my pocket but I still look.That said
A friend is a home dealer for Allnic and I found myself thinking about a starter unit but not until I can afford it. I don't feel like I peed away the money on the Amp 2 SE at all, even though I think it could be bettered.
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