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Turntable advise for an analog novice

Hi,
I've just started listening to vinyl again and I need some turntable advise. A few years ago, I purchased a Goldring GR1 with an RB250 arm which I paid around $250 for with an Goldring Electra cartridge. I'm really interested in upgrading but I'm not sure if it makes more sense to invest my money in a better cartridge and upgrade the tonearm wiring on my GR1 or buy a good used TT. My budget is about $1200 give or take.

Thx
andarilu
arch7
35 posts
 
Hi Andarilu:

I think most would agree that the TT comes first, then the arm, then the cartridge. You could probably get into a used VPI Scout with a Dynavector 10x5 cartridge for that budget, maybe a few more $.
riffer
362 posts
 
Like Arch7 said. Save a few more bucks and shoot for a used Scout.

You may be able to upgrade the cartridge as a first step.
xagwell
131 posts
 
I believe that most will agree that an LP-12 in the pre-owned market is about as good a turntable as you will find.
wwshull
157 posts
 
i own an lp-12 hand me down my dad just gave me and am really impressed with what it will do. i have heard really good things about the sumiko line on turn tables.
agiaccio
147 posts
 
I owned an LP12 for about 10 years but could not keep up with the upgrades since these were too expensive for my budget (e.g. Keel, Ekos SE, T-Kable, etc...). I ended up selling my LP12 which provided about 70% of the funds to get a new VPI Scoutmaster, JMW-9 Signature, Dynavector 20X-Low, Dynavector P-75 MKII, Periphery Ring, Center Weight and SDS.

In my system and to my ears, the Scoutmaster provides more detail, quieter backgrounds and deeper bass. I also find the VPI upgrades more reasonably priced.
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