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New Analog system. where to start?

I have never had that much interest in a tube/analog system but it seem as though after reading all the raves about the sound I want to take the plunge. I am going to use a CJ MV-60 for my power and I haven't decided on a turntable or pre yet. I am a complete novice in this area so any help from you tube or vinyl guru's would be GREATLY appreciated. I have a pair of Maggie 3.6's that I would like to use as my speakers but I am open to suggestions for other, more suitable speakers. I'd like to keep the turntable set-up around $1000 for now and the pre amp priced accordingly with the rest of the gear mentioned. Thanks guys.
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celtic66
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Rega 25 with Micro Benz will take you far enough into analogue to decide whether further investment is warranted. Used should run about $1000.
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marakanetz
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Higher end Regas such as Rega 9 and Rega 25 can easily "factored out" and changed for better table with cheaper RB300 arm giving much better result.
The above suggestion for HW19 is reasonable. I will add Basis 1400 with Basis RB300 arm. That combo easily "smokes" Rega 9/RB900. The possible carts can be used to complete success: Dynavector 20XL...H, Benz Micro Glider L2...M2...H2.
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marakanetz
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"...easily smokes" since it has no limit on flexibility to change things arround including tonearms. My theorem states than there is no better Rega deck than Basis.
psychicanimal
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If you want belt drive, Nrchy hits on the target w/ the SOTAs, both sonically and customer service. If you want DD, get a 1200 and do the mods.

Don't fall for glass and partice board...
david99
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geeze,you guys don't give up!
the basis 1400/rb300 'easily smokes' the rega 9/rb900'??
thats quite a "statement" and IMO is bull s&%#t.
and now we're back to pushing the technics table again.
BTW I saw a technics table in a pop-tarts commercial just this evening.psychic,you should be proud of your rare TT find and leave it be.
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