first vinyl purchase for new tt

I think this is a good piece of advice. Buy music by artists you like. The "sound" takes care of itself if the music moves you.

The best sounding vinyl i've ever heard was Classic Records 45speed St. James Infirmary by Louis Armstrong.

Let us know how that Technics holds up through the dartzeels! What other tt's have you compared it to? Very interesting.

I'll take the road less traveled in the rock category and suggest suggest something besides classic rock. If your username is any indication, you're probably up for something different. Try Mission of Burma's "Signals, Calls, and Marches" reissue on Matador Records 180 gram RTI pressing. Mastered from the original tapes. Sounds brilliant. Also Matador's Pavement reissues and Stephen Malkmus's latest, "Real Emotional Trash." All 180 gram RTI.

Radiohead,
Money is tight at the moment you choosing a Technics S1121 record player.
Most of us have been there.

This is your very first turntable?

I have similar electronics,in concept, ASR Emitter and Exclusive phonostage.

There is a whole new world of music reporduction waiting for you.
The music I suggested, NONE of the cd sacd counter parts come close to the vinyl original first release including todays new reissues.

According to the music sections in Hi-Fi +, TAS and me.
I have heard direct comparisons with a reference player.
Don't get me wrong, I like cd sacd, thats the way it is.

Also there is nothing like owning a top shelf recording of your favorite artist.

Good luck.

How about some Radiohead LP's? and AIR..JD