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Advice and recommendations needed for a turntable rig...

So I have decided to add a source (analog) in one audio system I have. I will be getting a turntable, cartridge and phono preamp. Currently DO NOT have turntable in my audio system (although some 40 years I had a Thorens TD 320 (modest belt drive TT). I like the idea of a mass loading TT and interested in a heavy TT. Looking for advice from those who have used any TT set up and why. Looking in the modest budget of $3500 price range for all components. Currently looking at a Pro-ject x8 Evolution TT with a Sumiko Blue Point #3 MC cartridge and the Pro-Ject Phono Box Ds2 phonostage (a Michael Fremer positive review).

I listen to Jazz, Blues and instrument music mostly...

 
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willy-t
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There’s a used Luxman PD-151 for sale on US Audio Mart 

for approx. $2,300.  I’ve had one for 2 years and couldn’t be happier 

Then get yourself a trans impedence phono stage and you got a killer combo

Those tables in the second generation are $5600 new

Table speed is kept byProportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) 

 

 

Really  great table and the trans impedence phono stage 

will keep you from having to fiddle with  cartridge loading

Also a good Technics SL 1200 would be a good choice for a table with excellent speed control   Once you have this set up the you can budget some funds for vibration control

Good luck

Willy -T

elliottbnewcombjr
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This VPI, found on hifishark, listed today, has Tonearm with removable headshell

elliottbnewcombjr
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Vintage Technics SP15

 

Plinth for it

 

cutout for terrific Vintage Micro-Seiki Arm 505, 

here's one, silver wire, from Vlad, whom I bought my JVC Plinth and TT81 from,. I unhesitantly recommend him

 

That would make a terrific TT.

Usually there are SP-10's and SP-15's, complete in Technics bases, have a look if tempted by Vintage Technics spinners.

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pindac
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@2psyop Now you have revealed the circumstances that happened and the Vinyl Collection being given to yourself, I’m confident there is a few things you can do to make the most of the legacy gifts you are now the Custodian of.

The Link is a very good place to learn about Vinyl Care and Rejuvenation.

I strongly advise the section on Manual Cleaning only, is the info learned and adopted to bring the inherited collection of Vinyl LP’s to their most purified cleanliness, probably since the day they were pressed.

Knowing your source material is in a pristine condition, is one of life’s little pleasures when one is taking a time out to enjoy a Vinyl Replay.

I’m sure it is one activity, your friend will smile at, as they are looking down on this world. If vinyl properly takes a bite, there will be plenty of other humorous moments that will follow.

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elliottbnewcombjr
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This one, SP-10 mkII has the wonderful Acos Lustre GST-801 arm

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