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Putting together turntable rig

Hi,

reaching out to the community in hope of some help regarding putting together a analog rig. Since now I exclusively listen digital. I‘am very happy with my Setup, but was thinking of maybe updating my Audio Analogue AADAC since it is the weakest link.

But about three months ago I have the urge to get a turntable. Had then a loaner from a friend of me, a Dr. Feickert Volare with a Jelco arm and Hana cartridge, Phono Preamp was from Audio Analogue. I was really impressed and enjoyed it a lot.

My chain at the moment:
- Viva Audio Solistino with 845 Elrog’s and vintage tubes
- Cube Audio Nenuphar
- 432evo Aeon Server/Roon Core
- the mentioned AADAC
- Good copper cable’s 
- SOTM Switch 
- Townshends Pucks under all components 
- Audioplan Power-Filter/Star and Plant‘s

I do have already something in mind:
- Dr. Feickert Woodpecker 
- Arms something like Viv Lab Rigid Float, Reed 3P, Origin Live Conqueror 
- No idea for a cartridge yet 
- Preamp Rike Natalija 

It‘s not written in stone, it‘s just the direction I was thinking.

The problem is I do have not the funds right now to get everything at once. There are now two ways that come to my mind. Save long enough and by everything at once. Or, get some “good” parts, mix them for the beginning with some “cheaper“ used ones, and replace them afterwards with the desired ones.
But if going that mixed way, how to start, what would be first priority’s to get the most out of it?

Please excuse my humble english.

Your opinions would be greatly appreciated!

greenhorn20
greenhorn20 OP
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Thanks to you all for the additional informations, as always, it’s appreciated! I‘ll have a look at links as well.

In regards of building a TT, I‘am not seeing this happening, as I have not enough time to start a project like this. Although I love my job, I‘am equally happy to spend not more time as necessary in the workshop.

In the meantime I‘ll bought some records. It‘s really amazing, these are 40-60 years old originals. Where they have already ready been, how many households/hands? Contemporary witnesses.
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pindac
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Excellent news on the acquisition of the Vinyl LP's.
With the History that is unknown as speculated by yourself.
Commencing on the practicing in the Art of Record Care will be a very valuable prepation for your purchases.

A New Stylus will sing with a Newly Cleaned but undamaged Vinyl.
Avoid the Trauma of hearing the Stylus plough through all those years of collecting contamination from the other environments lived in.      
terry9
2,354 posts
 
I'm with pindac on 'Newly Cleaned'. I use ultrasound, and it's by far the best way. IMO
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chakster
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A New Stylus will sing with a Newly Cleaned but undamaged Vinyl. Avoid the Trauma of hearing the Stylus plough through all those years of collecting contamination from the other environments lived in.

This is incorrect. Used vintage vinyl sounds better with advanced stylus profile, because this type of stylus (MicroRidge, LineContact etc) can reach previously untouched part of the groove! While conical or elliptical rides previously worn part of the groove, because 90% of used vinyl on the market played with cheap conical or elliptical styli on average hi-fi 30-40 years ago.

For used vinyl: advanced stylus profile is a must! Huge upgrade. Most of my collection is original vinyl from the 70’s. 
speakermaster
738 posts
 
Always start with a great table and tonearm and cartridge and then you can add a good phono stage later if you do not have the money at that time.
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