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Analog under 2k?

OK, I sm just getting started putting together a new vinyl system. I started with an Audio Note Soro SE Phono, Audio Note Speakers, and all silver cabling. Now I need to get a new table. I thought it would be blasphemy to hook up the old Fisher Studio Standard to this combo, so I'm sitting here with a Music Hall cd player and no TT. I would like to keep an MM setup. If I (all of you) think there will be a real advantage to going to an MC setup, I will. Don't worry about phono pre though, I have access to an EAR 843P.

Well, let the recommendations begin!
jphii
kurt_tank
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I too wanted to get an inexpensive Analog setup. I went with the Basis 1400 w/RB300 arm and a Benz Micro Glider II (MC) cartridge. It sounded really nice. New cost would be about $2K, although you could easily get it used for $1200-1400.
(I upgraded to the Koetsu Black cartridge after my friend's kids bent the very exposed cantilever on the Glider though, something to think about if you have kids in the house!)

(I am now upgrading to the Basis 2001 with a RB900, that is how much I like the Basis sound! When I get the money, I will swap out the RB900 for the Basis Vector arm!)

Good Luck in your Search!
psychicanimal
1,738 posts
 
My recommendation is for you to search the archives.
dan_ed
2,451 posts
 
The EAR 834P will take you along way, especially if you modify it. I wouldn't make the decision about MM or MC until you decide on what arm you will have. That will dictate what cartridge you can use. Have you experienced vinyl in the past? Do you like the warm, musical sound or do you lean more to the highly detailed, somewhat brighter sound? What type of music do you enjoy? Just want to get you thinking.

The Animal makes a good point. There is alot of information along your line of questioning in the archives.
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