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A turntable?

I haven't owned or used a turntable in a long time. Having purchased some new gear I would also like to invest in a turntable as well. I have planty of albums from my youth that are taunting me from my basement. What do I need to know? What should I look for? I know there are different drive types, arm shapes and other options that can tempt one to spend a LOT of money. I am considering a Rega table as they appear to be affordably priced for me but do not know anything about stage amps or MM/MC etc. My reciever is nothing fancy, Pioneer Elite VSX-94txh, whatever I end up with needs to work with that. Thanks for being willing to share your knowledge.
botit
hxt1
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I think one of the rega or project tables should be just fine. If you buy a package, you can avoid all of the fiddly mixing and matching, plug the d**ned thing in, and play those records that have been taunting you! When you feel it is time to upgrade, you should be able to recoup at least half of your investment by selling the 'table on. Just my 2c.
botit OP
25 posts
 
Thanks for all the help! Regarding TT packages do you mean a phono stage, cartridge, turntable that are matched (what is matched about them)? Do I need a phono stage if my reciever has a phono in?
tpsonic
1,092 posts
 
Botit:No you don't need another phono stage.
By "package",it is meant to be -table/tonearm/cartridge.Most have these ready to plug-n-play.
jeffjarvis
257 posts
 
I went with a Rega P25.
A fellow on Audiogon recommend a Goldring Cartridge.
The Rega wall mount also recommended.

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mapman
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I have an old Goldring cartridge on an old Dual 1264 hooked up to an old vintage Yamaha cr-420 receiver and it sounds absolutely phenomenal

It is in my second system driving Triangle Titus 202s and an old M&K sub.

This whole rig could probably be had used today for under $1000 if you could find all the pieces in good condition and sound-wise it leaves little to want for most.

A Dual table and similar Goldring cartridge to go with it alone could probably be had for just a few hundred.
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