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Want to add vinyl to my system.

Hello all, 

I have an all digital system with a Lumin x1 streamer, Oppo 203, B&W speakers, Classe Sigma SSP, and Mac 611’s.  I want to now add vinyl into my system abd need a new turntable and phono stage.  I have been considering the Rega 8 or 10.  What do you think of the Rega’s, and which phono stage would you recommend?

128x128bwguy
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fuzztone
5,625 posts
 

Better be made of money.

lewm
13,107 posts
 

Rega 8 or 10 is a fine choice. If the naysayers don’t deter you.

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simao
1,822 posts
 

Seriously. In fact, based on your budget you could start with a Rega 3 or a good Technics 1200 feeding into a $500 phono stage and absolutely love the sound. 

ghdprentice
7,038 posts
 

High end Rega’s are very highly regarded and would be a good choice. There are many other good choices, VPI, SME, Linn.

 

Just as a rule of thumb I would look to invest around the same amount in a phono stage as turntable so one is not holding back the other.

 

I would look at used Audio Research, Conrad Johnson, and VAC. Tubed phonostages tent to get the most music / natural sound from vinyl. 

pops
2,275 posts
 

I think its a dandy idea!  Best move I ever made, did it in 2006.

Started with a budget of around 6k and got a Basis 1400 table, rega.300 arm, Sumiko blackbird cart, Audio Research ph5, a VPI Cleaning machine, and record clamp.  These are the essentials you will need to get started - plenty of options out there.  Blew my digital away and I was off and running.

I've since upgraded everything and stayed in the Basis line.

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