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Need Advice: Setting up a basic analog system

Hello, newbie here, I just inherited a Technics SL1200mk2 w an Orsonic headshell w an AT31E cartridge; and a Mark Levinson LNP-2 Preamp. I am now planning on setting up a basic system to listen to my old vinyl. I've been going thru the forums and websites and I'm planning on getting an Adcom 535 power amp, Polk Audio RTi 1A speakers and maybe a TCC TC-760LC phono preamp. Was also toying with the idea of getting a new phono cart like the Audio Technica AT95e or the Shure M97, or maybe even a budget tube amp.

I am after a decent analog setup, something like a basic audiophile system (budget). My listening room is probably 10' x 12'. I would appreciate your inputs, comments, suggestions. Cheers!
monako

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monako OP
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Hi, thanks for your inputs, I have some questions though:

1. Re the gain computer; I got a figure for the AT31E of 58db w a gain factor of 11220 @ 25hz. The 640P has gain @ 1khz spec of 39db/55db. How do you interpret this? Sorry I'm really new at this.

2. What other phono stage comparable to the 640P, price and performance wise?

3. When you said up the budget, is this for the phono stage or for my proposed setup?

Thanks again for your suggestions.
monako OP
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Thank you again for the info, much appreciated. Would you know the website of DB Systems, or contact info?

Available at KAB is the Music Hall PA 1.2 Phono Preamp with the specs that I need, any experience with this one?

As for the condition of the equiptment, not sure really what kind of use (or abuse) they sustained. What should I look out for? I know the TT works, not sure about the cartridge/stylus.
monako OP
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Mofimadness - I really have no idea about this ML pre-amp, not sure if the phono stage is sufficient for an MC cartridge. Also not sure if it is in good working order, last time it was switched on was like 15yrs ago!

Hdm - Re LNP-2, beside one of the input level knobs, is a knob labeled "db Gain" and has increments of 0, 10, 20. Any connection to the phono stage of the preamp?
monako OP
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Guys, if I go the MM route, what would be an acceptable cartridge to try?
monako OP
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Thank you guys for all your inputs. With all the possible choices, the wallet will have to dictate my choice at this time =)

Any suggestions regarding my choices for the power amp and speakers? Again I'm sure that there will be a mountain of opinions, but all will be appreciated.
monako OP
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Hi Raul, thanks for the link, appreciate it.

Cheers!
monako OP
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thanks johnnyb53, was just wondering, if i'll be spending roughly $300+ dollars on the AT150, wouldn't it be better if i get the new stylus for my AT31E and then get a phono preamp (from KAB; Music Hall MM/MC preamp) for almost the same amount of money? just exploring what would be the better move...
monako OP
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thanks for the link to the review...
monako OP
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johnnyb53, just wondering about the cmabridge, it gives 55-56db gain for MC cartridges, after using the KAB computer, i got a figure of 58db for the at31e, is the 2-3db gain shortage ok?
monako OP
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I was going thru my old audio stuff and found 2 old AT125LC's on AT headshells, are they any good?
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