Your choice - TT, Arm, Stage, Cartridge - $5000 budget
What I did was: 1. Spend the least possible on things that are controversial, like cables and power cords. 2. Good record cleaner. 3. Good setup equipment. VTF gauge, protractor, torque screwdriver. 4. Turntable is most important, then tonearm, then cartridge. I did it the other way, against expert advice, and paid the price. Good luck, and good hunting! |
"Whats the general consensus about a tube phono stage?" whacky-you have a great tube amp, finish it off with a great tube phono. Heres one https://www.audiogon.com/listings/phono-allnic-h-1201-in-silver-face-2017-07-13-preamplifiers I would ignore the asking price. Brush up your negotiating skills. You can find a Manley Chinook for $1500 with patience. Someone else may chime in with other bargains. |
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Alright, I'll play....for $5K ***VPI Prime table with 3D arm - used - $2500 (I've seen one sitting on USAM for over a month at $2800, so I figure you can get it shipped to you for $2500.) *** Art Audio Vinyl Reference phono preamp - used $1600 (listed on USAM for $1895, probably can be yours for $1600) *** Audio-Technica AT-ART9 phono cartridge - NEW from LP Gear $999. I don't recommend buying used cartridges. Yeah, I went over by $100, but maybe you can get another $100 off the VPI or AAVR. Sit back and enjoy the tunes...... Cheers, John |
