Front End Advice Sought


I have been tasked with helping a friend put together an analog front end for her mom. This nice lady has a number of old albums she'd like to listen to, but not a whole lotta cash in order to make that happen.

She has an adequate receiver, but she needs a phono pre, turntable and cartridge. She can't afford to spend more than $1000.

What do you all think? Any ideas out there?
rada

Showing 1 response by clio09

A used Bang & Olufsen linear tracking table that uses the MC series cartridges. These are very aesthetic, ergonomic, and nicely built tables. If you're lucky and can find one, the Beogram 4500 even comes with a built in phono stage. New cartridge replacements are available from Soundsmith.

Doesn't require much in terms of set up. Insert the cartridge, set the VTF, and check the speed settings. Fully automatic operation for playback. If you find one with a serviceable cartridge you'll have more than enough left over for record/stylus cleaning accessories and a digital scale.