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Develop a hierarchy for phono playback

I am hoping we can form a consensus on the relative importance of each element.  I will start by listing them in physical order starting at the record.

1. Cartridge

2.  Wires

3.  Arm

4.  Turntable

5.  Connecting cables

6.  Phono Stage

7.  Optional SUT and additional connecting cables

I thought about this two ways:  How might these elements be prioritized for someone just starting out?   Or, how might the elements be prioritized differently where cost is less important than best SQ?

billstevenson

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Interesting discussion.  I hadn't realized that the phono stage would make more difference than the cartridge, as some seem to say. 

I am also partial to the notion that the record should be at the top of the list, however.  No matter how great your equipment, a lousy record is still going to sound lousy.

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