starter TT moving anolog.


Hi All,
I'm finally ready to build an analog front end. The "Pro-ject debut carbon"," or the Music hall USB 1 " for reason of affordability and built in phono stages while I amass enough vinyl to justify an up grade (analog) TT, stylist,arm,phono pre amp etc. this will be built into my current system; Meridian 508 (24 bit) CD player>Pass labs X0.2 Pre amp> pass labs X350.5amp> Thiel 3.6 speakers.I figure this is a good baby step until I can get a foothold on gear and Vinyl. Is this a good choice? Are their equal or better Turntables with built in phono stages to suit me for now? Advise and discussion welcomed. Thank you
max_pain

Showing 2 responses by schubert

Start with the project carbon or you will never know if that was enough, it is for many with systems as good or better than you describe.As Swanny points out, next real step up is 4-5 x the money.
Phasecorrect, just so, I keep a 30yr old Yamaha A-1000 integrated around because it has a fabulous phono stage, both MM and MC with 3 different loads for MM .
It was top of Yammy line when Vinyl was King and sounds and looks as new.