When I was looking for a new turntable, I originally expected to get a Pro-ject. My dealer, who’s dealt Pro-ject for years, talked me out of that and into a Mofi.
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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.
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I don't pretend to be an expert but I'd recommend going with a tube based phono preamp. I originally purchased a Lehmann SE Black solid state phono peamp but after several years I elected to upgrade my TT to a Clearaudio Concept and Satisfy Carbon tonearm with a Van den Huul MC10 special edition cartridge. I elected to also upgrade to a Jolida JD9 II tube phono stage and have been pretty happy with the results. |
I too have Salk speakers (Songtowers). And although my system has outgrown them...they sound better with every upgrade I've made...so they have survived... Get an Audiolab 6000A intgegrated amp ($999). It has good enough analog (with phono) section and a great digital section. This will be more than enough for your bookshelf speakers for the moment. And yes, I vote for the Technics 1200GR ($1700). You will pretty much blow every TT listed above with this and it will not limit you as your system grows. Spend more on the front end stuff. Also has a removable headshell...which gives you a lot more flexibility with regard to cartridges and...well...headshells. Even today, Technics still has a head start on everyone else...and at this rate, no one is catching up any time soon.. You will probably not find a better TT at twice the GR price. |
Here’s a turntable with built in tube preamp, phono stage, and amp in one unit: https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/products/turntables/MTI100 |
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