I'll chime in cuz I own a VK30 and I'm an analog junkie. I would encourage you to buy the aforementioned Grado Sonata cartridge and give a Lehmann Black Cube phono pre-preamp a try. Very good SS phono stage and affordable to boot (generally ~$300 used); I really doubt you'll regret the Lehmann and can always move up as money allows and the "upgrade itch" sneaks up on you. Welcome to the dark side my friend. Jeff
Need advice with a phono stage for my BAT VK-50...
I need a phone stage for my BAT pre-amp, the VK-50. I've never had a phono stage for this pre-amp and I have a few questions. (Please excuse my total lack of sophistication with this subject.)
My turntable is a VPI HW-19, MK 3. I don't want to spend alot on this, up to $1000 maximum and preowned is fine. I don't collect vinyl anymore but I do have about 100 records (Dad, what's a record?) that I'd like to play. My questions:
1) What's a decent p/s to purchase that would pair well with these components?
2) Does this have to be installed into the pre-amp, or is it a separate component that merely requires interconnects?
3) What other questions should I be asking?
Thanks for your help.
My turntable is a VPI HW-19, MK 3. I don't want to spend alot on this, up to $1000 maximum and preowned is fine. I don't collect vinyl anymore but I do have about 100 records (Dad, what's a record?) that I'd like to play. My questions:
1) What's a decent p/s to purchase that would pair well with these components?
2) Does this have to be installed into the pre-amp, or is it a separate component that merely requires interconnects?
3) What other questions should I be asking?
Thanks for your help.