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www.amusicdirect.com (the "a" is not a misprint) has turntable packages and LPs and CDs, excellent catalog.
I would recommend VPI HW 19 MkIII (retail 1250) + Origin Live modified Rega RB-250 arm (about 600) + Dynavector 10X4 Gold (450) + EAR 834P tubed phono amp (900). That's in the ballpark price wise.
I haven't listened to this but based on some hunting around, I'm sure this would sound fantastic. You might have to put it together yourself, but give musicdirect or needledoctor a call and see if they can put together a package.
there are lots of other nice choices. In general stay away from the solid state phono amps, you'll be happier with the sound of tubes in the long run (and may want to convert to tubes for the rest of your systemas well!)
www.amusicdirect.com (the "a" is not a misprint) has turntable packages and LPs and CDs, excellent catalog.
I would recommend VPI HW 19 MkIII (retail 1250) + Origin Live modified Rega RB-250 arm (about 600) + Dynavector 10X4 Gold (450) + EAR 834P tubed phono amp (900). That's in the ballpark price wise.
I haven't listened to this but based on some hunting around, I'm sure this would sound fantastic. You might have to put it together yourself, but give musicdirect or needledoctor a call and see if they can put together a package.
there are lots of other nice choices. In general stay away from the solid state phono amps, you'll be happier with the sound of tubes in the long run (and may want to convert to tubes for the rest of your systemas well!)