One turntable with two tonearms is what I currently use. I absolutely agree with @ghdprentice on his comments about the need to invest in a quality phonostage.
One turntable with two arms, or two turntables with one each - which would you prefer?
Which would you prefer, if budget allowed: one turntable with two tonearms or two turntables with one each? What would your decision criteria be?
And the corollary: one phono preamp with multiple inputs or two phono preamps?
Assume a fixed budget, but for the purposes of this question, the budget is up to the responder. Admittedly for this type of setup, there will be a sizeable investment once all components of the chain are factored in.
I'm curious to hear how people would decide for themselves the answer to this question. Or maybe you've already made this decision - what do you like about your decision or what would you differently next time?
Cheers.
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I went to 1 TT with 3 arms, I don’t have room for two TT’s, and 1 SUT with 3 inputs to 1 Phono Stage, and PASS for MM thru the SUT to that favorite MM Phono Stage. I’m gonna assume two arms means you will get into MC cartridge. And 1 arm could be fixed cartridge, but the second should be removable headshell so a variety of cartridges, i.e. MONO, MM, Elliptical. Advanced Stylus could be acquired over time. MC Low Output means a SUT to get up to MM signal strength. SUT with PASS for MM. SUT with two selectable inputs; out of SUT to single Phono Stage. ....................... My Fidelity Research FRT-4 SUT has 3 selectable inputs, PASS, and 4 optional x-factors/impedances this one is over-priced, but shows it’s features, they often show up for around $700.
Entre ET-100 has 3 inputs, PASS, and 3 optional x-factors/impedances, usually cost a bit less that the FRT-4.
Note: FRT-4 has internally connected output cable with old simple connectors Entre ET-100, rca jacks: you can use your own output cable, better connectors, I may modify my FRT-4 one day.
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This 7 layer JVC Victor CL-P2 Plinth is what I have. https://yahoo.aleado.com/lot?auctionID=c1062117063#enlargeimg Two Removable Arm-boards, normally 2 arms. It fits JVC Spinners: TT61, 71, 81, 101 (don’t go there). I chose TT81.
Three Arms: 1. rear 9" Removable headshell, various cartridges, MM, MC, ellip, shibata, ML ...; Arm has VTA on the fly for easy cartridge height changes. 2. right side can be long (mine is 12.5"), best MC cartridge, fixed.. 3. Then I found a compact Mission arm with a short counterweight section and ’squeezed’ it in, for MONO ready to go. https://www.vinylengine.com/library/mission/774lc.shtml
the mission arm is made by Jelco, there is a Jelco matching model, and you do not need the mounting plate, just mount the round base ring, 3 screws. |
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