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Putting together turntable rig

Hi,

reaching out to the community in hope of some help regarding putting together a analog rig. Since now I exclusively listen digital. I‘am very happy with my Setup, but was thinking of maybe updating my Audio Analogue AADAC since it is the weakest link.

But about three months ago I have the urge to get a turntable. Had then a loaner from a friend of me, a Dr. Feickert Volare with a Jelco arm and Hana cartridge, Phono Preamp was from Audio Analogue. I was really impressed and enjoyed it a lot.

My chain at the moment:
- Viva Audio Solistino with 845 Elrog’s and vintage tubes
- Cube Audio Nenuphar
- 432evo Aeon Server/Roon Core
- the mentioned AADAC
- Good copper cable’s 
- SOTM Switch 
- Townshends Pucks under all components 
- Audioplan Power-Filter/Star and Plant‘s

I do have already something in mind:
- Dr. Feickert Woodpecker 
- Arms something like Viv Lab Rigid Float, Reed 3P, Origin Live Conqueror 
- No idea for a cartridge yet 
- Preamp Rike Natalija 

It‘s not written in stone, it‘s just the direction I was thinking.

The problem is I do have not the funds right now to get everything at once. There are now two ways that come to my mind. Save long enough and by everything at once. Or, get some “good” parts, mix them for the beginning with some “cheaper“ used ones, and replace them afterwards with the desired ones.
But if going that mixed way, how to start, what would be first priority’s to get the most out of it?

Please excuse my humble english.

Your opinions would be greatly appreciated!

greenhorn20

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dover
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@greenhorn20


Buy the best turntable you can afford and if possible the best arm. You can upgrade the cartridge easier later.


dover
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 If you or someone else can’t find them I can help, try to understand it.

@chakster 

Oh I understand it.

You buy old cartridges off yahoo japan
You recommend those cartridges on audiogon forums.
And then you sell them based on your own recommendations on audiogon.

You are using audiogon for business purposes free of charge.
Why are you not supporting audiogon which you use to sell product by advertising your product on audiogon - instead of trying to peddle your old cartridges through forum posts and private contacts to audiogon members without paying a sales fee.


dover
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Your cartridge is the most important component in analog chain, if you want the most noticeable upgrade in sound quality just change your cartridge. And don’t believe the hype (MC is not better than proper MM).

@chakster

Of course you would say that because you peddle cartridges on eBay etc after recommendng them on this forum. You have a vested interest in that false argument.

The vintage moving magnets you recommend are unobtainable new and in most instances because the suspensions are very old, they are unlikely to be operating correctly as designed.

Best to buy the best turntable & arm he can afford and a starter cartridge.

There are plenty of good starter cartridges available new from Audiotechnica, Grado, Nagaoka, Ortofon etc.



dover
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I have a good friend in Tokyo and there are a lot of work off-line to get some of the rarest NOS cartridges in perfect condition for my personal collection of the best vintage MM and MC.
Chakster, I have a good friend in Moscow who sells the finest Vodka - only the best potatoes are used - organically grown in only the finest of alluvial soils of course.
dover
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The only three brands he has, within my price range, most stuff costs even more, is Gold Note, Acoustic Signatur and Dr. Feickert.

Of those the Feickert would be the best in my view.
Feickert with Kuzma 4Point if possible is an excellelnt combination, and you could spend a lot more and get less.
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