14point1

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Whats on your turntable tonight?
Eilen Jewell “Down Hearted Blues” 
Best Way for my TT to reach my Pre-Amp!?
Let me start out by thanking the OP for starting this thread. I’m a relative noob to all this and will be adding a phono stage to a receiver(Oulaw RR2160) as well. Which I think would be the best solution for you if you just don’t lengthen the cab... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Anson Funderburgh and The Rocketsfeaturing Sam Meyers”SINS” 
Suggestions for bookshelf speakers that have great dynamics, budget of $500 used.
I like my Heresy IIs a lot and would recommend them. I tweaked them a little with some Crites crossovers and tweeters. I think they may surprise you. 
Not too knowledgeable and a cartridge/ phono amp recommendation is desired
Thanks guys! Lots of info given and lots to think about. At the moment I’m leaning towards buying the best used phono stage I can and using it with the Outlaw. I think it’ll get me what I want for the time being. Buying an integrated is in the fut... 
Not too knowledgeable and a cartridge/ phono amp recommendation is desired
millercarbon: If I understand correctly a phono stage will be held back by my receiver and money wasted. What do you mean by interconnect? Cables from phono stage to receiver? I do use a ortofon tonearm cable with the VPI. If I were to buy an inte... 
Not too knowledgeable and a cartridge/ phono amp recommendation is desired
johnto: That's a good point about future upgrades and something to consider. My budget dictates that the receiver will be replaced no sooner than 2 years and more like 3. It's why I'd like to buy more in the $500-$1000 range. If I find the sound r... 
Not too knowledgeable and a cartridge/ phono amp recommendation is desired
goheelz You are correct in your assessment. The VPI is a superior table to the Vinyl Nirvana Thorens table in my opinion, although the Thorens is nothing to complain about. I bought the Thorens for use in the basement in my recent house for a dedi...