Marrduk24. Please don't make the mistakes I did with entry level VPI or Clear Audio or any other new TT which I have heard. Problems begin early with oil, belts and speed control.The quality is not there in that price range. Blew through VPI Scout and Clear Audio Performance with upgraded tonearm. Problems with both. Finally spent a lot more on SME with series V tonearm. Recommend you start with Linn or Thorens refurbished TT and moving magnet cartridge. American made Grado cartridges punch above their weight and are good entry level value. Several integrated amps have Moving Magnet phono stages. Moving coil requires more sophistication which generally costs more money.Once again, you can buy used for about half the cost of new. Had very good luck on Audition both US and Canada. Do not even look at Ebay.
Turntable and amp combination
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i would like to put together a turntable and amp combination. While I know enough about the world of digital audio, know very little about the world of analog Audio.
Have a large collection of vinyl records that my dad gave to me to begin with.
Also have a paid of bookshelf speakers from Salk sound to begin with (scanspeak 5” woofer and Aircirc tweeter in MTM configuration).
For all other parts I would like to ideally spend unde $2k-$3k.
It would be great to get a few suggestions for what gear to buy.
i would like to put together a turntable and amp combination. While I know enough about the world of digital audio, know very little about the world of analog Audio.
Have a large collection of vinyl records that my dad gave to me to begin with.
Also have a paid of bookshelf speakers from Salk sound to begin with (scanspeak 5” woofer and Aircirc tweeter in MTM configuration).
For all other parts I would like to ideally spend unde $2k-$3k.
It would be great to get a few suggestions for what gear to buy.