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How much to spend on analog to get a decent sytem?

Now I am using the CAL IconII CD with AES SE-1 300B tube amp and Silverline Panatella II speakers (no preamp.

I have been thinking about upgrading my CD player, probably to either a Jolida 1000 (w/ upgrade tube) or Cary 303/200.

However, I have a second thought about moving to analog as well.

So if I would jump into the analog world and wanna built analog system (everything, including phono pre), how much I would have to spend to get a decent result at least comparable to these CD players I mentioned? I know many people will say there is no comparable, but as I come from digital world, it's good for me to get at least relative idea to compare it, a first order will do.

Thanks a lot,

Ake
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psychicanimal
1,738 posts
 
Don't get a belt drive based combo in the under $3,000 price range!!!

Think speed and rotational stability...
audio999
178 posts
 
I didn't need to play my VPI Aries to beat my Audio Aero Capitole MKII player. My MMF7 did it.

Don't need to spend $3,000 to beat digital if they are properly set up with matching phono preamp.
mmowry
23 posts
 
I agree with John 1. You probably need to spend around 2-$2.5K to get what would be considered a good analogue rig by high-end standards. The Rega P25 is a good place to start (and probably end). If you are a VPI fan (I am), the Aries Scout is pretty hard to beat, too.
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