How does a beginner turntable compare to digital ?


I am thinking of trying my first turntable with a 300-500$ turntable such as Rega P1 or Pioneer. How does that sound comparing to digital playback ? For example compare to Rega Apollo CD player ? what kind of differences can I expect ?

I am using Rega Brio 3 amplifier and Harbeth C7-es2 speakers.
Excellent midrange is a must to me. I am listening mainly to folk, bluegrass, jazz, small chamber musics some ballad rock.
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Showing 1 response by goldprintaudio

The Brio that the OP has, has a built in phono stage. As a start up system, this phone stage will work perfectly.

The Rega P1 (or the new RP1) would be a great table to start with, and both come with a decent cartridge.

As a cautionary note: You will most likely become a vinyl addict and spend crazy amounts of money on vinyl and turntable upgrades in the near future!

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