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

Showing 2 responses by tomic601

I have had Russian hooch smuggled out thru the diplomatic pouch. It tasted vaguely of solder used in a truck radiator- it was of no help in selecting a cartridge. It did have an impact on the volume of music that night and the intense desire for pain killers the next day.

lets get back to helping the OP

Buy more records !
Try using the turntable without the arm and cartridge…the point is that They including phono preamp are a system. What do your local dealer carry, support and setup ? The good news, this is golden age of musical, well engineered and reliable LP playback systems….many, many excellent combinations… One essential bit to nail down is the question of how much good gain ( in the phono ) do you need to buy ? MM or MI will widen out your choice. 

Have fun, enjoy the music and never apologize for your English

Jim