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Looking to add a turntable to a hand me down system
You might consider getting a separate phono amp like the Schiit Mani for $130 (clearer) or U-Turn Pluto (warmer) for $90. It would then plug into an aux input.They might need a cleaning. SpinClean is well worth it for $80. 
WAF --
Man cave for me. Has its advantages. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@slaw About which system... well one doesn't have ESLs and has a sub. So I tend to listen to rock on that one. I generally don't post what's on the turntable when I'm on that one. It also has DVD/streaming and a TV so I'll watch music or the odd s... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
No problem. :-)  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Martin Stephenson & The Daintees ‎– Boat To Bolivia (Kitchenware 1986)Magic. Met him a few times.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Actually @nkphoto,It was @uberwaltz that first posted tonight about The Strawbs. I just like seeing the right people getting their due.@slaw  Unless I missed something, I do believe you're wrong on this. I posted two Strawbs albums tonight. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
LOL on Natalie M. Had front row seats back in the 80s. Went up to her after the show. Nice.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Jennifer O’Connor ‎– Over The Mountain, Across The Valley And Back To The Stars (Matador 2006)A little like 10,000 Maniacs without the charm of Natalie Merchant. Some worthy numbers. 'Tonight We Ride' 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Patti Smith - Horses (Arista 1975)Never liked this album. Gave it another spin. I suppose it was avant garde in its day.  
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@tomic601 Many fond memories of LC as a teenager hanging with hippy chicks on beanbags singing along with the man. Not kidding. Yeah, Sharon Robinson is great on TNSongs. The Live in London concert (superb triple LP) on DVD is a masterpiece. "The ... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Strawbs ‎– Strawbs (A&M Records 1969)Forgot how great these guys were. Literally freakin' A. 
cable connection
Source <> preampOnce you lose data upstream, you can't retrieve it downstream.  
Youngsters these days.
@bdp24 The former for your comment. The GenZ kids I know are so chaotic, it's difficult to communicate on the same plane. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Strawbs ‎– Grave New World (A&M 1972)Brit folk replete with brass. NM/NM copy with booklet scored in Newbury Comics for $3.Sweet recording and album (with a little 70s transistor hash.) 
Owners of Jelco arms?
I linked to AS above. I did try their phono cable with the OCC wire and the Jelco one was better. Passed more detail and air.