ComfyCan
500+ Head-Fier
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Frustrated with poorly mastered CD's of classic rock albums, I finally decided to get a vinyl rig. I went the E-Bay route, and I got lucky.
I picked up a vintage Marantz 6100 turntable for $170 shipped, and it looks absolutely brand new. I put a new Shure M97xE cartridge on it, and set the thing up in about an hour.
I also took a risk on a vintage Sansui 771 receiver, which was sold "As Is." It was $64 shipped. Incredibly, this receiver is also in near-mint condition. I hooked the two together and plugged my GS-1000's into the headphone jack.
I am now listening to old Yes albums that sound so much better than the CD's; very cool. I'll try running cables from the tape out to my Headroom MicroAmp later to see if that helps or hurts. I must say, I am very happy with this setup as-is.
I think I'll be hitting the thrift stores for awhile. First priority: finding good quality Led Zepplin LP's. They just don't sound right on CD.
Fun stuff
I picked up a vintage Marantz 6100 turntable for $170 shipped, and it looks absolutely brand new. I put a new Shure M97xE cartridge on it, and set the thing up in about an hour.
I also took a risk on a vintage Sansui 771 receiver, which was sold "As Is." It was $64 shipped. Incredibly, this receiver is also in near-mint condition. I hooked the two together and plugged my GS-1000's into the headphone jack.
I am now listening to old Yes albums that sound so much better than the CD's; very cool. I'll try running cables from the tape out to my Headroom MicroAmp later to see if that helps or hurts. I must say, I am very happy with this setup as-is.
I think I'll be hitting the thrift stores for awhile. First priority: finding good quality Led Zepplin LP's. They just don't sound right on CD.
Fun stuff