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Where to start? New to Analog

Can someone recommend a decent introductory (used or new) phonostage and an older used turntable or something introductory level.

I could probably sneak my parents old one away ;) but I doubt it is up to snuff.

I was thinking a QED Discsaver from UHF Mag for around $150 CDN would be a good start. Since my NADC350 Integrated lacks a phono stage.

Any brand recommendations or advice on where to start for an older turntable?

I'm a University student, small budget, basically looking to experiment for as little as possible till I can leap to something worthwhile.

All thoughts recommendations, articles or pages that can provide me some more detailed background information from a beginner's prospective would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance
vaystrem
elizabeth
6,726 posts
 
For a beginner, a used $30 Dual turntable with end of LP lift is good. The Ortofon Super OM20 is great at $115 as a cartridge.
You may want a real audiophile turntable, but I would wait on that 'till you have a record collection and some money.
LPs: second hand stores for the basics.. $0.25 to $1.00 each. For the few must have LPs that are rare, many specialty web stores and of course ebay.
(A better cartridge on a cheap table is better than an midprice table with a cheap cartridge)
Plenty of $100 phono pre pre's used on this site. almost any are ok.
janvoornb3bc
13 posts
 
Pre amps Nad PP1 or Project Phono Box have the best price quality ratio IMO to start with the hobby.

And used Thorens TD 150 or TD 160 (or 165/ 166/ 145/ 146/ 147) are very pleasant starter- TT's. Give many posibilities for mods and tweaks
4yanx
1,576 posts
 
What do your parents have? It may be better than you think.
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