Magnepan Unitrac 1 is a low mass (7g effective mass) tonearm, work best with med-high compliance cartridge. I suggest you get a inexpensive MM cartridge to setup the turntable, make sure the table and arm are in good working order before you go any further.
Recievers, Pre amps and amps.
I am new to this turntable hookup.
I have a Thorens TD 166 MKII with a Magnepan Unitrac 1 tonearm.
I was looking at getting a Vintage receiver. But know I am wondering do I need a Pre amp and a amp.
I am not even sure how you would hook up a system like that.
Any info appreciated.
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A restored receiver would make a nice vintage system. Not all receivers have a phono input, so you would need a separate phonostage (phono preamp) that plugs into a line input. I also suggest you start with a MM cartridge. Don't buy a receiver until you know what speakers you want. The receiver has to have enough power to drive the speakers. |
Burgh ... I have this for sale on Ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/McIntosh-1700-receiver-Just-back-from-tech-Tested-and-works-great/282863415... Frank |
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