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Considering vinyl again and a possible used TT

I'm considering getting into vinyl. Streaming will still be my main source. have 50 or so albums that have been in storage and will acquire more, more so cherry picking albums here and there. 

I came across a VPI Traveler V1, great condition with a decent low hour cartridge,  dust cover, cables etc for <$1k All I would need is a phono preamp. My hope would be that aside from a future cartridge upgrade I could  be happy without needing to pour more funds into hardware. 

Is a used Traveler v1 a good choice at this price point or am I setting myself up on the need to update path? Is there a better option out there?

This is my last system Sonus Faber Elipsa Se speakers, Rel s812 subs, driven by ps Audio BHK monos,  directstream dac, and pre. I do love my system sound but feel I might find more engagement in some vinyl choices

Thoughts?

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omegga
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I am considering a TT and was looking at a Fluance RT 84 then I  came across your post. I am in NY and May be intrested in the Music Hall  if  within my budget and not too far away. Can post a picture or add a more detailed  description? Thanks.
willy-t
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With your current setup you will be disappointed unless you purchase a certain level of vinyl playback components.  Trust me I just went down this road trying to beat my cd playback. Here’s my suggestions and minimal level of components for you to be sayid satisfied. Table VPI Scout 1.1 or similar VPI Scout
Dynavector 20X2 low mc cart
Dynavector P75 Mk 4 set in PE mode
With this setup you have a chance to at least equal or possibly best your digital playback and there will be little need to continue to upgrade until you reach this level
Hope this helps.  You will not beat your digital buying vinyl playback on the cheap. Trust me Willy-T
ebm
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Jump on a TT ASAP!!
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dekay
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If you still own the FMJ listed with you system, and if it contains the MM/MC phono preamp section...

You could use it via "tape out" to get you started (put more money into the TT).

Also, what TT’s have you owned/liked in the past?

I’ve been using belt drive Thorens/SME combos for so long (since the early 70’s) that I’m locked into "that" sound (older DD’s and non-sprung belt’s from other manufacturers just have not floated my boat).

This said, I have not auditioned anything since 2005, or so, and some of the new offerings do look interesting based upon reviews.

Rega seems to have fixed their speed stability issues (the newer P6 look/reads interesting) and the new Technics decks in the $2K range also look/read interesting.

I’ve been looking around a bit in the case that my TD125II/SME combo needs rebuilt as I’m not up to driving to Pasadena and other "local" spots to drop it off/pick up.

My $200 Thorens/SME combo (purchased 20 years ago) now sells for more than your $1K budget.

DeKay

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