New to vinyl again


Hi everyone, I am going to give vinyl a try again for the first time since probably the early 90's. I have recently purchased a Thorens TD124 that is going to take a little bit of time to get it rebuilt a bit and ready (make a new plinth, new armboard, clean, lube, and replace the usual rubber goodies), and I will also need a tonearm. I am wondering what anyone would suggest in terms of an arm and cartridge. I have been considering picking up a SME 3009 series II arm, and will probably go with a MM cartridge. I am thinking maybe about $600 for both, but could be persuaded to go a bit higher. My music tastes have changed since long ago and moved to jazz, folk, vocals, and smaller ensembles. I will probably be primarily buying favorite LPs in 180 gm format if available. The associated equipment consists of: Maggie 3.6R, Conrad Johnson LS17 preamp, and Bryston 4BSST amp. I am also looking for suggestions for a phono preamp. Thanks for looking.
mnmark
You also need to buy a good record cleaning machine if you intend to get anything remotely close to the best out of those groves.
i also have maggie 3.6r's and listen exclusively to vinyl on a vpi superscoutmaster. you will be a very happy camper as the maggies and vinyl are a very special combo when treated right with other components. enjoy!
I use a Pro-ject Tube Box SE as the phono preamp for my Pro-ject RM feeding a Conrad Johnson CA200 control amp. Before I got the CJ it was a great match for my old Bryston B1. It works great with my high output MC Sumiko Blackbird. It's very transparent and smooth.

Dave
Yes, Czbbcl is correct, purchase a good record cleaning system. That is super important for listening to LPs.
Nitty Gritty and VPI both make them, and while you are at it, purchase some new sleeves to so you are not sliding that freshly cleaned record back into a dirty old sleeve.

best

John