My friend has the U-Turn Orbit Plus. And it’s a good deal. Also easy to setup and made in the U.S.A..
Cheers,
Joe
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Slightly more than your limit. I know Technics to build a very robust table. I have bought from this vendor and have been very happy. Free shipping and no tax. I have been very hinky about buying a used table. To me, it seems that the fragility of the table lends itself to be easily damaged in transit. Skyfi has excellent packing. Ferrando is very helpful. Technics Direct Drive Turntable System SL-1500C
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Ok will do thanks.
I’m guessing a phono cable is the same as a standard RCA cable? they seem to be ‘marketed’ differently, but I fi just get blue jean LC-2, that should be fine right?
Yes, the LC-2 cables will work well for you. Those are what I’ve used for the 12 foot run between my phono stage and my integrated amp.
Phono cartridges and preamp inputs are sensitive to capacitve loading. I would suggest keeping the cable length at 1 meter. 2 meter sounds a bit long.
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Blue Jeans LC-2 cable has low capacitance for phono use and comes in at 11 pF/foot, and can be ordered in custom lengths.
If you can keep the total capicitance including the wiring of the tonearm to 100 pf. You should be good.
You might want to be new to CD’s. Used CD’s are much cheaper than records.
Nah, I don’t see a benefit to a different digital format. Using Qobuz and the mkii is probably as far as I’ll go with digital.
I want the vinyl sound now
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I’m new to vinyl also and I can tell you it’s not a cheap journey. It is fun but treasure hunting records can get spendy! Enjoy the trip.
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Likewise! What did you get if you don’t mind me asking
I have a loaner from the Angen collection. Rega RP10. It gets the job done. My Diablo 300 has a built in phono stage I’m not sure I need much more. There’s a lot of competition finding used records around here. Record store owners are all over the estate sales.
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Alright guys, I got the Fluance RT 85N. Phono stage from the AVM 90.
Hooked….
I’m going to return the Fluance and want a better table.
Need to repeat the Q now that I love records 
You guys were right, another black hole….
So budget is officially increasing since I know I’m into it. Probably 2-3k for turntable and 2k for preamp.
Looking at options such as:
Technics 1210GR2 or 1300g
Rega
Clear Audio
Pure fidelity (cheaper line)
Black ice audio preamps
Open to other options here.
Thanks all!
Throw this one in the mix. The local shop carries them and has one set-up in a small system near the counter, I really like the appearance/build quality in person
Only tubes for the pre? If not, seek out a pre-loved Channel Island PEQ-1 MKII with the AC-15 power supply. I own one as a back-up and it will stand up to, or outright smoke, many new $2K ph pre’s out there
Channel Island is no longer in business, but they come up used periodically
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I’ve been a Rega fanboy for many years and would suggest this for TT and cart:
Phono Pre: So many choices but sticking with an all Rega rig this would be great:
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Anyone heard the Technics 1200G? seems like its a very solid turntable for the money.
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I don’t own one, but I found this video from Skyfi Audio pretty informative.
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I have a dealer in the area and they were also recommending Rega vs Clear Audio.
Anyone have experience with clear audio? Rega seems to be quite popular here so must be good stuff
Looks like a great table!
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I actually bought that table from Skyfi Audio less than a year ago. Great stable, built like a tank, piece of gear. Let me also add that working with Fernando was a joy. Shipping and packing was top notch. As an added bonus, you don’t have to pay tax. I look at that as an 8-10% discount on gear that is never discounted. Highly recommended. Not to sound hyperbolic bordering on insanity, but I also purchased from them the DS Audio 003 optical cartridge. Prior to this purchased was a cartridge that I paid 100 dollars for 40 years ago. This cartridge is in another category of audio excellence. Just my opinion.
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