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Analog newby question

I have a relatively high end digital musci/HT system and would like to add a turntable. However, as I got into the audio habit during the heyday of the CD, I don't think I've ever owned a record... Here's what I think I need, could someone let me know if I'm leaving something out? Suggestions of units to look for would also be appreciated

Cartridge
Arm
Turntable
Line stage

Also, is the function of the line stage to boost the signal from the cartridge to a level that will drive the pre-amp (actually a DAC/Pre-amp, HT processor in my case)?

FWIW, the 2-channel portion of my system is currently:

Proceed PMDT cd/dvd transport
Proceed AVP processor/preamp
MF NuVista 300 front channels
Revel Studio front speakers

Thanks in advance,

Thomas
tmitchell

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subaruguru
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Hmmm...I just removed a barely-used mahogany AR table with Linn arm and Adcom Hexacoil...with OE dust cover, felt mat, new belt, Souther clamp, a few cleaning brushes, etc.
I only have 50 or so LPs, and simply don't want to invest ina good phono stage. So I got a great tuner instead.
Since I have the original box and packing, I could ship this stuff properly and carefully.
I was going to sell the whole shebang to a dear friend with 1000+ jazz records, as his wife was going to buy it as a holiday gift, but I menioned it to him and she's pissed that it's not a secret anymore, so she won't buy it for him.
Any takers out there? $300 +sh should do it....
Hapy holidays all. Ern
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