I just spent 65$ on 3 vinyl records

[skullguise]

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Originally Posted by Sherwood /img/forum/go_quote.gif I, personally, recommend against the Rega P1. [snipped story of difficulties]

Wow, that sucks! Sorry to hear that, and thanks for letting us know. I am selling off my Rega P25 system, downgrading to a simpler setup, and was considering the P1 as well....will likely look elsewhere then.

Your VPI recommendation is a good one.

 

[krmathis]

Great way to start on vinyl.
Buy some (in your case 3) really nice records, then notice how the urge to buy a player starting building. You will soon give in and buy one.

 

[acidbasement]

I love my Rega P3 - blows my NAD T534 CD/DVD player out of the water. You can get one second hand with your budget and still have cash leftover for a phono pre.
If you want more records, check out Vinyl Records by AudioPhile USA and have fun! eBay is also a great place for reasonably priced vinyl.

 

[cash68]

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Originally Posted by Sherwood /img/forum/go_quote.gif I, personally, recommend against the Rega P1. It's very popular and much praised, which is why I bought one. I've never been happy with it. Three different preamps, two calibrations, three cartridges, and a VTA adjuster later and I'm still futzing with it. Vinyl is fun to me because of the extra care and attention it takes to enjoy it, but the P1 just isn't worth it. Neither is the P3, which I eventually upgraded to. I find myself buying cd's of my old records, because they are in every way superior. Since you've got $800 to spend, I recommend blowing off Rega entirely. Go with a VPI. They sound much, much better (IMHO). Like, say, this one: AudiogoN ForSale: Vpi Hw19(Sale) MK. 11/1V

A linear tracking turntable will kill it. Absolutely murder it. Tonearms are not that great, or advanced. Linear tracking is where it's at. Plus you can nab one for $50-100.

 

[Mike_TNT]

Thanks for all the info guys! And yes the records were sealed rhino/warner reissues. There seems to be some good albums being reissued. Some are pretty expensive though. Patti Smith - Horses 45$ ouch.

I'm definitely feeling the urge and I'm contemplating a Revolver turntable with Grado cartridge for 449$ at an used audio shop. They also have a Luxman L190 phono preamp for 149$ I don't have any more details and info on the net is scarce. Good stuff?

There's also a linear tracking Technics slq6 for 150$ What do you think Cash?

 

[acidbasement]

My advice is to do a bit more reading before you commit to linear tracking. No offense to Cash - I'm sure he knows way more than I do about turntables. However, I have read many people's rants about various technical issues they have with LT tonearms.

 

[Mike_TNT]

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Originally Posted by acidbasement /img/forum/go_quote.gif My advice is to do a bit more reading before you commit to linear tracking. No offense to Cash - I'm sure he knows way more than I do about turntables. However, I have read many people's rants about various technical issues they have with LT tonearms.

That's what I read too and the limited choice of cartridges seems to be a turn off as well.

 

[kpeezy]

Someone buy my TT so I can upgrade

 

[cash68]

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Originally Posted by Mike_TNT /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thanks for all the info guys! And yes the records were sealed rhino/warner reissues. There seems to be some good albums being reissued. Some are pretty expensive though. Patti Smith - Horses 45$ ouch. I'm definitely feeling the urge and I'm contemplating a Revolver turntable with Grado cartridge for 449$ at an used audio shop. They also have a Luxman L190 phono preamp for 149$ I don't have any more details and info on the net is scarce. Good stuff? There's also a linear tracking Technics slq6 for 150$ What do you think Cash?

Linear tracking, all the way. Tonearms just cannot compete, in most cases. If you have some $5000 speakers and a crazy insane amp with a room dedicated to listening, sure, get some fancy pants turntable with a tonearm, but other than that, linear tracking all the way.

Linear tracking doesn't required the hours of dicking around in order to get fantastic results, the cartridges are plentiful and there's a huge variety if you want to tweak it out, and since it plays vinyl the way they were cut, it produces almost zero wear on your vinyl. Plus it sounds realllllllllly nice. Spend the $150 on the nice linear tracking deck, and save yourself $300.