Posts by Fusco

Good advice, thanks. I'm still fine tuning everything and probably will be for a while. It seems like the recommended tracking force/anti-skid for my cartridge are rough guidelines at best. I've had much better luck going by my...

Well, I ended up getting a SimAudio Moon 110LP phono stage at a decent price. I had read a few positive things about its synergy with the P5/Exact and I decided against a tube phono stage since I run a tube amp. I finally got...

Another update and a question for everyone. I stretched my budget a little and just pulled the trigger on a used Rega P5 with the TT PSU and new Exact 2 cartridge. Once I realized I could get this for pretty much the same price as a...

Bringing this thread back to life....   I stopped by the Needle Doctor earlier this week and spent some time browsing, listening and chatting with the guys there. I think I'm going with the Rega RP3. It seems to be the best...

I'm excited for my ears and terrified for my wallet.   But your point is well taken EP, I'm going to check things out with an open mind and hopefully find something I really like that's in the ballpark of my budget.

  Quote: Originally Posted by Baxide  I wouldn't waste time pondering about a phono stage right now. Getting the deck, tonearm and cartridge right comes first. And don't split your budget arbitrarily....

I like what I've been reading on the Cambridge 651 and it's certainly sharper looking than the V-LPS. So, I guess the front runners for me now are Rega RP3 w/ Elys 2 > Cambridge 651.   Any other thoughts?   And...

Yeah, LP12 is probably older than what I'm looking for too. I know a solid turntable can last forever but I want something relatively new. I also like the clean modern looks of the Regas and Music Halls more.   KT's suggestion...

Hey everyone, I haven't been on here in a while but figured I could get some direction on this as I've been going in circles lately. I’m looking to spend around $1000 to get back into vinyl (turntable and phono pre). What do you like...

I'm new too and spent about a month or so agonizing over a similar decision ($1000-$1500 on a headamp and dac). I wanted something warm/musical to match my RS1s so I ultimately went with Mapletree Ear and a Pico usb dac. I really...