starter TT moving anolog.


Hi All,
I'm finally ready to build an analog front end. The "Pro-ject debut carbon"," or the Music hall USB 1 " for reason of affordability and built in phono stages while I amass enough vinyl to justify an up grade (analog) TT, stylist,arm,phono pre amp etc. this will be built into my current system; Meridian 508 (24 bit) CD player>Pass labs X0.2 Pre amp> pass labs X350.5amp> Thiel 3.6 speakers.I figure this is a good baby step until I can get a foothold on gear and Vinyl. Is this a good choice? Are their equal or better Turntables with built in phono stages to suit me for now? Advise and discussion welcomed. Thank you
max_pain
Built in phono stages are really designed for when no other suitable preamp is available...or for DJ use...they are often of poor quality due to cost constraints...even a modest NAD, rotel, Project, etc will easily outperform one...that being said....I find most phono stages in receivers/amps, vintage or otherwise, to be acceptable to exceptional....
Phasecorrect, just so, I keep a 30yr old Yamaha A-1000 integrated around because it has a fabulous phono stage, both MM and MC with 3 different loads for MM .
It was top of Yammy line when Vinyl was King and sounds and looks as new.
The Project Debut Carbon is on sale at Music Direct for $299-. With a carbon fiber arm and Ortofon cartridge that is a good deal.