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First turntable advice

I've always just used digital but would like to start playing vinyl although I expect to keep primary focus with digital. Since I really know nothing about turntables I want something novice friendly that will sound decent with my system. Generally I prefer used but don.t know if that is practical.
System details:
Marsh 400 amp, audio research ls26 preamp, MIT shotgun cables, proac d38 speakers,simaudio 3.3 cd
narunner2
schubert
7,386 posts
 
Don't buy used, you already said you know nothing about turntables, buy a new one with cartridge already installed.

A new $299 TT with cart correctly installed will sound better than the best one in the world without the cartridge correctly installed, and the chance in buying a used table set-up right is one in 10.
tonykay
1,316 posts
 
If you have a limited budget or don't trust your own ears, then by all means, follow Schubert's advice.
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narunner2 OP
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Thanks for the advice. I'm still debating. How would pro-ject carbon debut compare to rega p6 with rega cartridge. Obviously much more expensive
schubert
7,386 posts
 
Project would sound better IF you put a better cart like a Nagoka, Denon etc. Rega probaly would if you did the same. Its your money.
IMO Rega carts are dogs.
czarivey
5,946 posts
 
I'd vote for used Technics 1200 MK2 or you can purchase new with mods from kabusa.com. It's undisputed built quality, ease of set-up, fully adjustable. Moreover it will never drop the price, because it's legendary.
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