Maplenoll Adriadne/Shelter 501/Audiomat Phono 1


�Hi, guys,

I previously posted a thread, "Cheapest Analogue to Conquer Best Digital." Thank you for your helpful comments, including those reminding me that it's not the format or the equipment but the music that is the most important.

Now, after some searching, I have put together an analogue front end in my mind that may sound good at a reasonable price:

Maplenoll Adriadne (Turntable + arm): $825 shipped used
Shelter 501 (Cartridge): $650 new
Audiomat Phono 1 (phono stage): $990 new
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Total: $2465

What do you guys think?

Thank you,

David
wonjun

Showing 1 response by brianw

I know that the Mapelnoll is an excellent turntable when properly set up, which isn't too difficult. This company started out as a graduate project for Bruce Thigpen of Eminent Technology fame, (there are similarities in the Mapelnoll and ET-2 arm). These tables great for the price, and allow the tweaker endless projects.