Analog Noob: I have a few questions


Hi,

I am hoping I can be pointed in the right direction. I am looking to get into analogue, and as far as I know, will need the following: turntable/cartridge (usually sold together on lower-end product), a phono preamp, and some cables. And, some LP's!

Where should I start? I don't have an unlimited budget: trying to keep it around $1000 for starters, perhaps a bit more. Any suggestions, either new or used? I am typically an A'gon shopper, buying used from the boards, but there is a good 2-channel analogue shop a few hours away, so I don't mind buying new, either. They know their stuff, but I am not sure they have anything in the price range I am looking at.

I listen to jazz, vocals, acoustic guitar, and orchestral and chamber music. My system is solid yet forgiving: Dehavilland preamp, upgraded McCormack DNA-125 Gold, and Tyler acoustics Linbrook Signature full-range. I am anticipating some great-sounding music with LP's!
dawgcatching

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dawgcatching
my $300 music hall (new with cartridge) was more musical than my $6500 cd player. not saying it was better, but more enjoyable. start cheap, buy some cheap used lp's, clean them, play 'em. decide. if your liking it, move up the line. my home theater set-up had a phono stage. not the best, but enough to make me see the light. don't let any snob tell you you have to spend tons of cash to "get it", you don't. as with ALL systems more "better" cost, but it's all relative.
Vinyl Rules!