I don’t share Mijostyn’s blanket aversion to buying used LPs, but when I do buy them, I am ultra-finicky about condition and I only buy from trusted sellers after pesonal inspection (or in Tokyo, because the Japanese on average take splendid care of their LPs). One reason for my open-minded approach is that I do already own a few thousand LPs, some of which I purchased new as long ago as 40-50 years. And they sound better now than then owing to the fact that my system(s) are better now than then. By that criterion I know that LPs do not per se deteriorate with age (unlike CDs) if well cared for by a responsible owner. Also, in many cases the original pressings are superior to modern re-issues. So, if you are very choosy, and if you don't seek hyper-collectible, hyper-valuable original issues necessarily, you can probably buy close to 50 LPs for $500 from a good source.
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.