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TOTALLY CONFUSED about analog

I want to start into high end analog but I just don't get it.

I am confused with all this "belt drive/direct drive", MC for this or that, some guys fighting for Rega...one of you guys is a 'SELF PROCLAIMED EVANGELIST' about the DJ turntable!

What is reality anyway? Do I have to get a DJ turntable and modify it? If I buy a Rega I'd have to modify it, too...right? There's a counter weight, new wires, rings for VTA, you name it.

What about 'turntables for classical' or 'turntables for rock and roll'? What is this? What about the Star Trek turntable?

Is there a way to just buy something and enjoy?

Any suggestions in a couple of price ranges (new--I don't want to hear how you found in a garage sale this $3000 turntable for $150), say in the $300-600 and $800-1500 ranges?

Thanks and please bear with me.

Ken
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bishopwill
369 posts
 
And develop an appetite for bacon because once you begin to listen to vinyl there will always be some frying in the background.

That's a JOKE, folks!!!!
lazarus28
339 posts
 
the regas don't need modification. they sound great right off.
lazarus28
339 posts
 
and also keep in mind that people use rega turntables for years without any of the problems others accuse them of having.
ljgj
955 posts
 
Go to audioreview.com and get opinions from owners of most of the good tables listed above. Also audioadvisor.com has info if you have no good local dealer. The Rega and VPI units are real good high end units with various options and upgrades as you progress. I own a VPI Aries but the lower models are very good. Do not put most of your money in table extras before doing so in your cartridge - its the real telling tale area of analog along with your phono preamp.
psychicanimal
1,738 posts
 
Ken,

I know this can be confusing...if you have read my posts you'll see that I was considering those European glass and particle board TTs. Then I started reading posts (in other forums, obviously) about modifying the 1200. Nothing spectacular to begin just changing the headshell wires and interconnects...and adding a good record clamp. So I did.

The unit is very user friendly, with a suspension that none of the above TTs can outperform. It also has the tonearm with the lowest bearing friction (Yeah I had that Rega leaflet titled "Listen to this" many years ago) Just a wonderful high end unit. Besides, it is the ONLY decent priced TT in which you can add a tonearm fluid damper, just like some very expensive tonearms. I just ordered mine yesterday ($149 from www.kabusa.com) and am looking forward to some heavy duty performance. None of the above TTs is in this league (sorry...).

When you add all things up, you will end up paying less than $1000 USD for a totally outstanding unit.

I empathise with you, but please don't make this sound like you're writing to Abby or Ann Landers!!!!!

Regards,
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