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After deciding to dabble in vinyl i've been reading the TT threads and am amazed at the depth and breadth of information offered here. I never new there was so much to it! To get to my question... Since deciding to go vinyl I am now considering the possibility of purchasing TT seperates. Is there a resource available that guides one in this endeavor? I see all kinds of arms for sale with different arm boards. I'm pretty sure you just can't put any arm on any TT but don't know where to begin. I thought I'd start with a Denon (Dp-47F or similar TT) but the more I look and become educated the more I think maybe I should take a different path. Again, thanks in advance.
botit
stevecham
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Tell us about the rest of your system, that way we can help you make choices that are balanced with your existing system and budget.
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swampwalker
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The Denon 47F is a very good choice if you do not want to do to much mixing and matching. The arm is a proprietary design which has its limitations but would not involve much in the way of set up. That or one of the Regas or Music Halls is a good way to give vinyl a try to see if its for you. But make sure your pre-amp or receiver has a phono stage built in. There is additional equalization and amplification required for a TT as opposed to a tuner or CD.
tfkaudio
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And don't be daunted by all the technical detail you read here. For me, 5 years ago, it was like trying to read a foreign language. Now I understand most everything I read, and I feel like I can make meaningful contributions.
Aside from being a bunch of opininated SOB's (we're famously that!), we audiophiles love to help each other out, teach, give advice, and try to help you get your maximum enjoyment out of your music and your hardware investment.
So stick with it, utilize this valuable resource (Audiogon), and before you know it that DP-47F will be making music you won't believe.

Cheers.
botit OP
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Thanks, this is my current setup:

Reciever; Pioneer VSX-94txh
Front; B&W 602 S3
Rear; B&W 601 S3
Center; B&W LCR 600 S3
Sub; Outlaw LFM-1

From Pioneer owners manual:
Turntables only: Connect the stereo audio outputs to the PHONO inputs.
• If your turntable has a grounding wire, secure it to the
ground terminal on this receiver.
• If your turntable has line-level outputs (i.e., it has a
built-in phono pre-amp), connect it to the CD inputs instead.
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swampwalker
5,138 posts
 
OK, so your rcvr has a phono stage. Its not likely to be super great; but it will give you an idea if vinyl is for you.
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