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need help on minimal analog set-up

Thanks in advance for any help. I am considering an analog only set-up for my small study. Turntable/phono/pre/headphones only. maybe future small speakers. I have an old Mitsubishi LT-5V turntable that i am thinking of resurecting. i am not a big hardware man (serious software collection), my living rooom system consists of nads, rega 25 and rega Rega Super Elys, lehmann black cube, totem sig 1's, cardas and kimber wire. Any recs on cartrige for the mits, or dump the mits, phono /pre/ headphones, etc? say i invest 4k total, used. would be interested in tube.

thanks again,
gary
g_m_c
g_m_c OP
443 posts
 
Thanks for the input.
The room is 12'x 16'. concrete floors, 3' concrete low wall, 3' of glass above that, and a hard gabeled ceiling.
sugarbrie
3,854 posts
 
I believe the discontinued Anthem Pre-1 by Sonic Frontiers has phono and a headphone amp. Used probably +/- $500.
david99
1,467 posts
 
Music Hall MMF-7 with supplied Goldring cartridge
Melos Sha-Gold
Lehmann Black Cube
.5 meter Harmaonic Tech.Pro-Silway MK2 interconnect
Grado SR-225 phones
Buy used and you're way under 4 grand.
sugarbrie
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Rats, I now only think the Anthem Pre-1L and Pre-2L have the built in headphone amp. The original Pre-1 does not. Still the 1L and 2L are great pre's for the price, but will need a separate phono stage/preamp.
tfta
44 posts
 
Hey Gary:

I'm with Dave, I think that's a great recommendation! You might also consider an SF Line 1 or 2 in place of the Melos as they employ the Headroom headphone circuit. This will be a great foundation for you to add an amp and speakers to when you're ready. (Hint: You might be tempted to swap the Rega and the Music Hall, you never know!)

Best,
Mario
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