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Vinyl listner

Hi everyone,
I'm new to the forum and was hoping to get a little assistance in deciding how to best listen to my newly acquired turntable.

I recently bought a Technics 1200mk turntable but I need to get further componets to start the listening process.

I was looking at getting the Audioengine A5+ speakers as they seam to be a good price and offer many advantages as far as sound and wireless capabilities. With those I would only need a preamp as well to be able to listen to music.

I guess my question is should I get just a preamp or should I get a receiver where I can bulid further from this?

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated as I am new to the world of audiophile but a music lover that wants to appreciate it further.

Thanks
streetloaf
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kjweisner
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Most A/V receivers won't have a built-in phono stage but an inexpensive one from Pro-ject, Cambridge, or Musical Fidelity would do just fine in between the a/v preamp and the table.

You also need to know what kind of phono cartridge you have, as there are significant differences in output voltage. Moving Magnet types tend to be the less expensive and higher output option, while most Moving Coil types are low output and higher cost. Not all phono stages will step up a low output moving coil (LOMC) so be aware of that aspect (although it's unlikely your table is equipped with a LOMC).
streetloaf OP
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Great, that's alot of pointing me a a good direction.
Thanks!
streetloaf OP
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I've looking at getting the A-T 12E MM cartridge and possiably the Pro-ject Box S tube preamp. I believe i'm starting to figure out some pieces that should work well for what I'm trying to start up.
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kjweisner
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You're on the right track! Keep the questions coming if yiu need help.
streetloaf OP
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Hi, So I've gotten much closer to making a decsion now.

Knowing that I have a turntable that I can perform modifications on to improve audio is a hugh bonus.

To start my journey and introduction to the audiophile realm and build my system, and of course I still would love to hear further feed back as it's greatly appreciated.

This is where I've gotten so far.

My cartridge of choice is the Denon DL-103 Phono cartrdge to pair with the Technics tonearm. I figure I will be able to do some fairly straight forward mods later down the road to further inhance audio capabilities of this pairing.

My phono pre-amp of choice on everything I've read so far and due to budget restrictions I've decided to go with the Pro-Ject Tube Box S Phono Preamp. It seems to have good flexibilty very adaptable and I think I will enjoy the sound a tube amp creates oppossed to something solid state. This is my first go at these types of audio performers so I hope this makes sense.

Lastly, I'm keeping with the powered bookshelf type speakers. One for easier set up and less componets required, which will be eaiser for my initial set up. So I think I've decided to go for the Mackie MR6-MK3. From everything I've read they seem like they will provide a very over all balanced and smooth sound with a little extra kick if desired.

Please let me know what you guys think!

Thanks

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