Digital guy, thinking of taking the analog plunge.


What is the simple way to get stated with a turntable. I am looking for something easy to use that does not require hundreds of upgrades and tweaks. Is there a good starter set up out there or is buying a used table somebody upgraded a better bet.

Where does one start?
brownsanandy

Showing 1 response by rdavwhitaker

If you want a relatively inexpensive "turnkey" solution with a pre-mounted cartridge, it is hard to beat the new Rega RP1. It comes with an Ortofon cartridge pre-installed, and one of Rega's great tonearms.

Note that unless your receiver/integrated amp/preamp has a phono input, you will need a phono preamp as well as a turntable and cartridge. There are good inexpensive units from Creek, Pro-Ject, Music Hall and Parasound, among others, and a used one can usually be found at a very nice price.