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3k budget for Turntable and Phono Noob- do I need external power supplies?

Good Day All,

Trying to put together a vinyl rig for the first time, the local shops all have Rega and Project so will likely land there however open to suggestions

Is it worth adding a $500 Sbooster or IFI Elite to either the TT or phono or both?

or should I up budget to 4k without them?

I was thinking either Rega P3 Special edition with their Aria phono or Project X1B with their balanced phono

thanks in advance

 

audiocanada
oberoniaomnia
189 posts
 

I added an Sbooster to an EAT eglo petite and did not hear a difference. External Power supply is easy to try, but I would only get one with guaranteed return policy. Maybe your local shop has a loaner power supply you can try? 

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jasonbourne71
1,458 posts
 

NO!

lewm
13,768 posts
 

You are putting the cart before the horse. First buy the best TT you can afford. Then listen for a while before you even think of  an aftermarket PS. 

tablejockey
4,081 posts
 

"Is it worth adding a $500 Sbooster or IFI Elite to either the TT or phono or both?"

Too much audio forum/audio website reading and brainwashing.

Something like this. Look around and get without cartridge for $1500

Mobile Fidelity UltraDeck Manual belt-drive turntable with pre-mounted cartridge at Crutchfield

Schiit Audio: Audio Products Made in USA

Set it up, avoid audio forums and enjoy 

ghdprentice
8,105 posts
 

@lewm

+1

Absolutely. Best you can possibly afford before extra upgrading extras. Enjoy for many hours... the phono stage will need breaking in as well as the cartridge. 200 hours of vinyl play is listening to around 500 album sides. Rega or Project are great options. 

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