I think the Pioneer DD would be the best choice for a first table. Just get your feet wet with analog and see if you want to continue playing records. Some people get too neurotic with record cleaning and turntable setup and constantly worry about whether the record is clean enough, surface noise, VTA, et al, and they decide to stick with cd’s. Just buy something decent and then upgrade it a year or 2 later if you feel the need.
Looking at Turntable: belt drive or direct drive?
Hello.
I am thinking about venturing into the vinyl world! I am really stuck on three questions: -direct drive or belt , probably automatic/not getting any younger/
-turn table with or without phono preamp
-first budget purchase around $1500 or so , but does that give me a
decent start?
My system:
Rogue Pahraoh II integrated.
Focal Aria 926
Audioquest cables and interconnects.
Thank you for taking the time.