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What to upgrade/do next?

Hi everyone,

I posted a while back and this forum was incredibly helpful! Not sure if I am in the right category, but I thought I'd start here. I am wondering what to do/upgrade next with my setup.

Here is what I am currently doing.

I have a Music Hall USB-1 turntable
That is going into a NAD326BEE
I then have paradigm Monitor series 11 v.5 speakers

Not really looking to upgrade the NAD or the speakers at this point, since I just purchased those not too long ago. The turntable is a starter, so I could upgrade that if it is what everyone thinks I should do, but I am wondering what else I can add into this setup to make it better.

Given the NAD not having a phono input, I am also not running phono. Should I start upgrading there? Although, I think the turntable has a built in phono preamp. I'm sure I could do better.

Anyway, just not sure where to go next in this new found hobby.

Thanks!
rootsrockreggae

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mapman
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":Given the NAD not having a phono input, I am also not running phono. Should I start upgrading there? Although, I think the turntable has a built in phono preamp. I'm sure I could do better."

IS there enough "gain" with the phono?

Are you able to turn the volume up high enough when playing records? Sounds like adding a phono pre-amp would be a good next step. A phono pre-amp is normally added for proper results in a case as you describe with a MM or MC type cartridge for phono running direct into a pre-amps line level input.
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mapman
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Ah, a USB turntable. Converts tt analog out put to digital? Missed that part.

Sounds like a bad idea in terms of getting the most out of a tt but have never tried/heard so can't say for sure.

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mapman
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NAD sells a range of phono pre-amps that are generally well received. I'd look there first.
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