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?
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Showing 1 response by schipo

do u have a considerable LP collection? If no, then go for a budget only table that is easy to setup and start looking for vinyl..Its a great possibilty that u could tire with the ritual of maintaining it over a long period..with a small investment u could always upgrade. And if you plan to keep yur basic table? Just enjoy a find or two at a local thrift,,,best of luck.