It works great so far! All the records I had that were skipping are no longer skipping on this turntable.
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Hello all,
I am hoping some of the audiophile experts here can help me out! Currently I have paradigm 11 v.5 speakers and a NAD326BEE integrated amp. I did have a Audio Technia LP60, but just returned it. New records were skipping and I read some things and talked to some people that said low-grade Audio Technias could do that and also end up damaging the records.
So, now that I have returned it. I am looking at where to go from there. Ideally, I don't want to spend more than a couple hundred dollars right now... Just looking to get started.
The LP60 had a built in phono preamp, so I am thinking if I don't get one like that again I also will have to get a phono preamp.
Any suggestions on a beginner turntable with a built in preamp? Or, suggestions on a beginner turntable and an external phono preamp?
Thanks!
I am hoping some of the audiophile experts here can help me out! Currently I have paradigm 11 v.5 speakers and a NAD326BEE integrated amp. I did have a Audio Technia LP60, but just returned it. New records were skipping and I read some things and talked to some people that said low-grade Audio Technias could do that and also end up damaging the records.
So, now that I have returned it. I am looking at where to go from there. Ideally, I don't want to spend more than a couple hundred dollars right now... Just looking to get started.
The LP60 had a built in phono preamp, so I am thinking if I don't get one like that again I also will have to get a phono preamp.
Any suggestions on a beginner turntable with a built in preamp? Or, suggestions on a beginner turntable and an external phono preamp?
Thanks!
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Hi Buconero Regarding the Denon 47F recommendation. Are parts for the older Denon TTs still available? I like the look and build quality of the older Denon TTs but from what I've gathered finding parts for them should there be a problem is very difficult. Would the newer Denon TTs from recent years be a better fit? Thanks |
Music Hall has an entry level tables I think the model is MMF2.1 now. It should cost about what the Project does. When I bought my MMF-5 it was their lowest level table the current version is up a couple of notches. The Music Hall USB table can be used as a regular table I understand and it costs only $250 or so brand new. I looked at the REK -o-Kut phono preamps and they appear to be incredible bargains. Just be certain of the cartridge your going to use MM or MC. In all likelyhood MM. |
Well...the AT LP 120 is a completely different beast than the lp60...comes equiped with AT 95E cart, weighs 25 lbs, speed is dead on, and is quiet as a church mouse....only negative...built in phono preamp, although a nice thought, has below average performance...I bought a dedicated unit <50 that sounds quite good... |
Project debut Carbon is probably the best value in an entry level table. Table, carbon fiber arm and cartridge for under $400-. And it sounds very good. http://www.musicdirect.com/p-75872-pro-ject-debut-carbon-turntable.aspx |