The phono stage on my 1995-era Yamaha DSP-A1, is rated for moving magnet or high output moving coils (2.5mv) and has been effective with a Moth Alamo (Rega P2 clone) using a Rega Elys moving magnet cartridge. Similar listening levels requires an extra hour on the Yamaha volume control, 10 o'clock (vinyl) instead of 9 o'clock (cd's).
After just getting back into vinyl myself, I would recommend getting a turntable with dealer or factory installed cartridge. I ended up doing it myself (with a lot of forum reading) and am happy with the results, however the turntable setup tools do start adding up.
For upgading, maybe someone has a suggestion or price point for a phono stage which would be a stepup from the onboard Yamaha.
Hope that helps.
After just getting back into vinyl myself, I would recommend getting a turntable with dealer or factory installed cartridge. I ended up doing it myself (with a lot of forum reading) and am happy with the results, however the turntable setup tools do start adding up.
For upgading, maybe someone has a suggestion or price point for a phono stage which would be a stepup from the onboard Yamaha.
Hope that helps.