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Looking to get back into Vinyl.

hello everyone,
I'm just getting back into HiFi after a couple of years in the wilderness. I'm looking to add what I suppose wil be a mid range TT combination. Reading through the press I was thinking of a clearaudio concept or a VPI Classic. I've had a Gyrodec(sme V) previously and enjoyed it immensely and I have 1000+ LP's that I'm looking forward to digging back out. So reccomendations for :

1. Turntable and arm around $2000
2. Cartridge around $500
3. Cheapish Phono stage that'll work with my AM-77 $500

I'm happy to buy second hand, in fact thats probably my preference as I'll be able to get more performace for my money.

Looking forward to hearing your suggestions.... please feel free to reccommend one compopnant or all three.

Thanks guys.
borg7x9

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borg7x9 OP
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Thanks all. So far from the suggestions above I like sound of:-

The PS audio phono stage (there seem to be a number for sale on AG).

The vpi classic ( a number on AG as well for around 2k ) I like th esyling and I've always wanted to try a VPI.

I a little less certain on the Cartridge. I've allways had good experience's with Ortophon (MC30 supreme) So the 2M black is attractive to me.

Thanks again for your advice. When I've finally made a descision I'll post my final system choices here.

Best wishes to all :-).

borg7x9 OP
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Hi All,
well, things have moved on since I asked the original question. In the end I ended up with a TT weights Gem, I added a Kuzma 4point tone arm and I'm using the everlasting denon 103r. Phono stage is a Mk1 Tube Herron stage. Its fantastic. Struggling with power and pre amps at the minute.
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