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How much to spend on analog to get a decent sytem?

Now I am using the CAL IconII CD with AES SE-1 300B tube amp and Silverline Panatella II speakers (no preamp.

I have been thinking about upgrading my CD player, probably to either a Jolida 1000 (w/ upgrade tube) or Cary 303/200.

However, I have a second thought about moving to analog as well.

So if I would jump into the analog world and wanna built analog system (everything, including phono pre), how much I would have to spend to get a decent result at least comparable to these CD players I mentioned? I know many people will say there is no comparable, but as I come from digital world, it's good for me to get at least relative idea to compare it, a first order will do.

Thanks a lot,

Ake
ake

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john_l
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I would go with a P25 w/RB600 and super elys or exact table (850-1000 doc & cart). Add a an arc ph-3 ($900) or pass labs ono ($1200).

Total cost if bought used will be around 2K and provide an outstanding vinyl rig. If you want to go cheaper, pick up a lehman black cube phono stage.

Another midprice table I think the world of is the nottingham spacedeck with spacearm and dynavector xx cart. That should come in at around 2500 total price used.

Disclaimer: I sell pass labs products.
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