Two years ago I resurrected my B&O Beogram TX2 tangental turntable with mid level MM3 cartridge and bought a used Parasound phono stage for $125. Since then, I'm hooked on vinyl like a druggie with almost weekly visits to my favorite used music store where I buy 4-5 records/visit for $1-3 dollars each with occassional splurges on "classic" or hard to find records for $5-10 each.
Now, I'm searching to upgrade my phono stage to get the most out of my current set up without replacing the turntable/cartridge which will happen inevitbly in the future. In short, if you get "hooked" you'll be on the same sad path. I encourage you to buy the best phono stage possible - a tube unit to maximize the lovely qualities of vinyl because it'll be one of the first place you'll be upgrading.
Happy listening and welcome back to the source of your first musical love.
Now, I'm searching to upgrade my phono stage to get the most out of my current set up without replacing the turntable/cartridge which will happen inevitbly in the future. In short, if you get "hooked" you'll be on the same sad path. I encourage you to buy the best phono stage possible - a tube unit to maximize the lovely qualities of vinyl because it'll be one of the first place you'll be upgrading.
Happy listening and welcome back to the source of your first musical love.