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New to Analog and just played my first record in

30 years. Just thought I would try to see what all the fuss is about with records. Long time Aphile and well versed in all but analog. Love my CD's, but had to try.

Ok, I was given a B&O Beogram RX table with B&O MMC3 cartridge. I purchased a very inexpensive Applied Audio Technology phono preamp for $50 and am using a nice power supply on it. The ART phono preamp is said to be pretty good for cheap.

I was given 5 lp's that I am now listening to. Sounds decent, but not as good as my CD front end. Not sure if I need a better table, cart or phono preamp. Not sure which would impact the sound more and give me a better taste of analog. Please help me!

Should I look at a better table or phono preamp? I don't want to spend that much , but want to be sure I am not missing something special. I would spend $150 or so.

What model table or phono preamp would give me a better sense of good analog?

Based on what I am now hearing I don't think I would bother with analog. My CD front end simply sounds much better.

Bill
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rushton
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Bill, in all seriousness, don't invest more money at this point. You would be far better served by finding someone who has a decent vinyl setup and listening to that first. I'm a serious vinylholic, so this is no slam on vinyl. It's just that listening to someone else's rig will give you a better clue about whether this is something you want to spend time and money pursuing.

Best wishes,
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rushton
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Grannyring, without a doubt. But, it will give you a better sense of whether this whole effort is worth pursuing.
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Come on, lighten up folks! Grannyring is having fun experimenting at a minimal cost. Help him enjoy what he's doing, don't beat him up.
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