Beware of sentences that start with the phrase, "with all due
respect", which always follow with a statement that clearly indicates the
author means just the opposite.
Moving on...
You can have a very fulfilling vinyl experience with a Technics SL1200 table, a
Benz Micro Ace or Audio Technica AT150 Mlx cartridge, and a phono preamp
in the range of $1000 new. Invest in a MintLP Best Tractor for $100. Set-up
is critical for good sounding vinyl playback, and you can't cheap out with the
tools necessary to get the job done right. Cleaning supplies will cost in the
range of $50-$100. A Sandbox platform for approx. $300. many will
recommend a record cleaning machine, but I don't subscribe to this. Hand
vacuuming and cleaning work just fine.
Total investment around $2200. I've done it for less, but I didn't hear benefits
until I had spent over $2000 for the entire rig and accessories.
You can probably have an equally fulfilling vinyl experience with an entry
level Rega table. The choice is yours, and no amount of input from users of
either make is going to put a convincing and definitive point on the debate.
If you're used to the quiet aspect of digital recordings, and if you're young
enough to have no prior experience with LP records and their inherent noise,
then you may be frustrated in your attempt to buy quiet used vinyl. There
isn't much available.
IMO. YMMV.
respect", which always follow with a statement that clearly indicates the
author means just the opposite.
Moving on...
You can have a very fulfilling vinyl experience with a Technics SL1200 table, a
Benz Micro Ace or Audio Technica AT150 Mlx cartridge, and a phono preamp
in the range of $1000 new. Invest in a MintLP Best Tractor for $100. Set-up
is critical for good sounding vinyl playback, and you can't cheap out with the
tools necessary to get the job done right. Cleaning supplies will cost in the
range of $50-$100. A Sandbox platform for approx. $300. many will
recommend a record cleaning machine, but I don't subscribe to this. Hand
vacuuming and cleaning work just fine.
Total investment around $2200. I've done it for less, but I didn't hear benefits
until I had spent over $2000 for the entire rig and accessories.
You can probably have an equally fulfilling vinyl experience with an entry
level Rega table. The choice is yours, and no amount of input from users of
either make is going to put a convincing and definitive point on the debate.
If you're used to the quiet aspect of digital recordings, and if you're young
enough to have no prior experience with LP records and their inherent noise,
then you may be frustrated in your attempt to buy quiet used vinyl. There
isn't much available.
IMO. YMMV.