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Considering vinyl again and a possible used TT

I'm considering getting into vinyl. Streaming will still be my main source. have 50 or so albums that have been in storage and will acquire more, more so cherry picking albums here and there. 

I came across a VPI Traveler V1, great condition with a decent low hour cartridge,  dust cover, cables etc for <$1k All I would need is a phono preamp. My hope would be that aside from a future cartridge upgrade I could  be happy without needing to pour more funds into hardware. 

Is a used Traveler v1 a good choice at this price point or am I setting myself up on the need to update path? Is there a better option out there?

This is my last system Sonus Faber Elipsa Se speakers, Rel s812 subs, driven by ps Audio BHK monos,  directstream dac, and pre. I do love my system sound but feel I might find more engagement in some vinyl choices

Thoughts?

doitwithlife

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Thanks for the input. 

Short answer seems to be the Traveler at this price isn't a no question go to choice. Really didn't relish driving 4 hours to see it anyway....

Right one will appear when it does.



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I appreciate all the great input. I've gone back to the blackboard and trying to rethink and reconsider expectations. It's amazing what I don't know about vinyl playback 


Spent some time with the owner of the only music store in this part of the state yesterday to get a feel for what's available in LP form locally. Pretty helpful guy and he gave me the names of a couple of guys within driving distance that are into turntables and do rebuilds etc. Planning a visit soon. A local rig would be pretty welcome. Mostly thinking I'm going to be buying blind which seems to be the way all gear is acquired anymore

I passed on the traveler and looking towards the prime, scout, etc, these are gonna fall outside of even an expanded budget. 

Considered a Well Tempered Labs Simplex MK2 with a low hour MP-500, might already be gone. Sucks when you have to plan a day trip in order to look at anything. Also considering Amadeus  MK1 as an option and just get a new cartridge. 

Seems to be low hour Planar 6 setups out there. Not really sure why they seem to be turning over. 

I'm sure more options as tables come up

dekay - I had wondered how to leverage the phone stage off the FMJ while I sort of a preamp. Helpful info



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