The Trumpet would be my choice over the GCPH, if it has any linestage capability; I cannot recall for sure. Find yourself a nice high output MM or MI cartridge, and you will have a nice vinyl rig. I am rather surprised Chakster has not already posted to list his favorite vintage choices, many of which are rare on the modern market and even rarer to find them in excellent condition. So, I would start with something you can buy new, maybe at a discount during the current economic crisis. Ortofon makes some nice ones, e.g., the 2M Black. So do many others.
Add cartridge to current lineup
I currently have a digitally based system: Innuos Zen Mk3, Lampizator Golden Atlantic TRP, First Sound Paramount preamp, Threshold SA/1 monos and Magnepan 20.7s. Main preamp is out of system now and may have to be repaired (separate thread), so I figured it may be a good time to try some analog components I purchased a while ago before focusing on digital.
I have never done analog before, but have a Rega P3-24 table with separate PSU (but no cartridge), Hagerman Trumpet preamp (tall boy with 8 tubes on top) and a NIB PS Audio GCPH preamp. This equipment has essentially been boxed up for a long time and I realize may not be well matched. Will primarily be listening to jazz (Miles, Metheny, Jarrett, etc.). Any cartridge recommendations that will work well with my existing equipment or open to potentially selling component(s) and funding a better starting point. Thanks for your time and assistance.
I have never done analog before, but have a Rega P3-24 table with separate PSU (but no cartridge), Hagerman Trumpet preamp (tall boy with 8 tubes on top) and a NIB PS Audio GCPH preamp. This equipment has essentially been boxed up for a long time and I realize may not be well matched. Will primarily be listening to jazz (Miles, Metheny, Jarrett, etc.). Any cartridge recommendations that will work well with my existing equipment or open to potentially selling component(s) and funding a better starting point. Thanks for your time and assistance.