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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
frozentundra
207 posts
 
Greenhorn;

I just did what you’re thinking about 

Lots of advice from everyone
And lots of advice all over the place 
my suggestion is listen to the best vinyl system( AXPONA?) 
Then you know what can be done 

Affordable Vinyl Series 

I’m attaching a link ( 2nd) for a three part review from the Audio Beatnick 
go to bottom of page and you can see links for 1-3 

This guy really explained the “ affordable vinyl” thing really well

Read it and be enlightened!!!

Jeff

https://theaudiobeatnik.com/the-affordable-vinyl-project-part-two-reviewing-a-3500-system/
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millercarbon
12,531 posts
 
If you are willing to DIY, you can get some pretty impressive results. https://systems.audiogon.com/systems/8367 This was DIY with a few basic parts (motor, bearing, platter) from Chris Brady's Teres Audio https://www.teresaudio.com/ They are now out of production but this will give you some idea just how good you can do. These things are out there, and just as important this shows you can pretty much build your own from more or less off the shelf parts. The bearing and platter from an otherwise done for table, for example, can be combined with a motor and DIY plinth or table into a pretty darn good turntable.  

If you want to try something like this my old Teres motor is just sitting in the shop, kept as backup but the Verus motor is so bullet-proof.... Teres punches way above its weight. 
greenhorn20 OP
19 posts
 
Thanks to you all for the additional informations, as always, it’s appreciated! I‘ll have a look at links as well.

In regards of building a TT, I‘am not seeing this happening, as I have not enough time to start a project like this. Although I love my job, I‘am equally happy to spend not more time as necessary in the workshop.

In the meantime I‘ll bought some records. It‘s really amazing, these are 40-60 years old originals. Where they have already ready been, how many households/hands? Contemporary witnesses.
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pindac
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Excellent news on the acquisition of the Vinyl LP's.
With the History that is unknown as speculated by yourself.
Commencing on the practicing in the Art of Record Care will be a very valuable prepation for your purchases.

A New Stylus will sing with a Newly Cleaned but undamaged Vinyl.
Avoid the Trauma of hearing the Stylus plough through all those years of collecting contamination from the other environments lived in.      
terry9
2,333 posts
 
I'm with pindac on 'Newly Cleaned'. I use ultrasound, and it's by far the best way. IMO
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