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Analog Noob: I have a few questions

Hi,

I am hoping I can be pointed in the right direction. I am looking to get into analogue, and as far as I know, will need the following: turntable/cartridge (usually sold together on lower-end product), a phono preamp, and some cables. And, some LP's!

Where should I start? I don't have an unlimited budget: trying to keep it around $1000 for starters, perhaps a bit more. Any suggestions, either new or used? I am typically an A'gon shopper, buying used from the boards, but there is a good 2-channel analogue shop a few hours away, so I don't mind buying new, either. They know their stuff, but I am not sure they have anything in the price range I am looking at.

I listen to jazz, vocals, acoustic guitar, and orchestral and chamber music. My system is solid yet forgiving: Dehavilland preamp, upgraded McCormack DNA-125 Gold, and Tyler acoustics Linbrook Signature full-range. I am anticipating some great-sounding music with LP's!
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dawgcatching OP
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Thanks for the suggestions so far. Yes, I don't mind doing research and learning the ins and outs of working on my gear. The main reason I was considering visiting a dealer was that I really have no idea what I am doing at this point, or where I can source good LP's. Unfortunately, a call to them revealed that their cheapest setup is $3,000, which is not going to happen at this time. I would love to learn about it and have an analogue setup, but I doubt it will be my only source: I have a ton of CD's.

Perhaps incorrectly, I have heard that a $1200 "cheap" analogue setup beats a digital source at nearly any price. Correct, or not? As I love jazz, it might be great to get 15 of my favorite albums on vinyl (I tend to like a few albums and listen to them most of the time, anyways) My CDP sounds great, so what can I expect from vinyl?

Perhaps I am wasting my time (and money!)
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