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help choosing a turn table

good evening,

I will be purchasing my first turn table..  it will be for a second system using a Lyngdorf TDA 1120 combined with a pair of monitor audio gold 100 speakers .  Budget is preferably < 2k and ideally < $1,500..  music to be played is likely classic rock, 80 s music, maybe some alternative.. want detailed sound that is not fatiguing .. appreciate everyone’s input thanks 

rbgator94
geof3
1,125 posts
 

If you buy, or have an integrated (or preamp) with a phono stage it makes things a bit easier. The Rega Planar 3 is a good start, plus saves a bit of money for a phono stage and interconnects. 2k goes REALLY quick in a TT setup.

elliottbnewcombjr
5,199 posts
 

rbgator94

"for a second system"

do you already have a TT in 1st system?

IOW, is this a 'toes in the world of vinyl' first experience (may find out vinyl is not for you)

or do you know you will stick with vinyl?

rbgator94 OP
24 posts
 

So the Lyngdorf has a phono stage so I don’t have to have a TT with one.. would that change suggestions ?  

elliottbnewcombjr
5,199 posts
 

there is a similar 'pick a TT thread currently, lots of info there

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/nice-vintage-2k-turntable-cartridge-and-phono-stage

 

chayro
2,931 posts
 

The technics is a good idea, but I always recommend Rega with a rega cartridge for newbies. You just bolt in the cartridge with their 3-point mount and then you don’t have to think about anything like alignment, rake angle, whatever.  If you don’t have a dealer, you will have to set the tracking force and antiskate, but that’s easy. 
the only thing is- do you have a stable place for it?  Get a half glass of water and put it where you plan to put the table and move around normally. If the water wobbles a lot, you really can’t put a turntable there. 

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