New to Turntable - what're involved in playing LP?


Hi, I'm building a 2-channel hifi system around my Harbeth P7ES3 and are interested in getting into the turntables. BTW, I had no prior experience with a turntable.

What steps are involved in playing back LPs? Is it a complex process?

Can someone explain to me what compoents/tools I need to get in order to setup the turntables/tonearm/cartridge properly for an excellent quality playback of LPs?

Or am I jumping too far ahead because I may need to upgrade my digital source (CD or SACD player) first and find the amps for my Harbeth?

Please share your thoughts and experience.
r0817

Showing 1 response by tbg

If you are willing to clean records, often clean styluses, carefully isolate your turntable, and get up often to change records, you still will get more thrilling real music reproduction.

When I started in audio there was only radio, initially not even fm radio and LPs. My father even had an excellent record changer system.

The best digital is getting quite good and is much more convenient. Most week nights I listen to digital because of the convenience. I use an Ipad as a remote and can merely punch what I want to hear. I just wish I could be happy with digital!