2. analog
  3. 1359042109

Getting into vinyl for the first time, need help

I currently run MOG via airplay to an Apple TV. I own a Peachtree NovaPre and Peachtree220 amp. My buddy brought over his Rega P3-24 and I connected it to the (tapeout) of an old thriftstore stereo with built in phono into the aux-in on my preamp. We fired up Neil Young's Heart of Gold and within 3 seconds I wanted to throw away my entire digital system.

I am in the market for a new table and phono pre and its decision making time. I could spend around $800 for a table and that would soak up my entire budget, leaving me no room for a phono pre. The other option is to sell my Peachtree Pre for another $800-900 and buy a phono preamp with volume control and run that into my power amp but I cant seem to find much out there. I was looking at the PS Audio GCPH but its almost a decade old, is it still a good contender?

Any other suggestions?
vedder323

Showing 1 response by heyraz

heyraz
177 posts
 
Keep what you have if you like it. Who's to say that you won't have the occasion to listen to digital music in the future.
The nice thing about separate components is that they allow you to take the upgrade path inexpensively until you are satisfied.
That being said, get a $500 table, a $150 phono pre and a $150 cartridge. When you decide to upgrade you can do it one component at a time. Plenty of inexpensive equipment in the price range you have chosen, $800 should be plenty.
Good luck and enjoy
More to discover