Sent Back the Pro-ject Turntable: What would be the best option in the $1800 range?

klimt02-08-2020 6:02pm

noromance Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 9,404 posts 02-13-2020 at 03:50pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Probably okay. But how do you know it didn't fall causing a possible alignment issue, or been out on demo(s)? I'd be inclined to buy it new.
noromance Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 9,404 posts 02-13-2020 at 03:53pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Do I need to get a Schiit Mani Phono Preamp for MC and MM Cartridges? IIRC, you have an old receiver. Yes, you should get the Mani for now. The phono input in the receiver will not do justice to the new table. Speaking of which, at the very start, I recommended you get the Mani before dumping the Pro-Ject.
klimt OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 164 posts 02-13-2020 at 03:58pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks noromance! Too late! I already sent the Pro-Ject back. hmmmm... Thanks for the advice!
rego Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 378 posts 02-13-2020 at 04:19pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete +1 Mani ... I'm keeping mine ... Used is a good option. @klimt, you should be good with Crutchfield.
noromance Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 9,404 posts 02-13-2020 at 05:20pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @klimt You better come back and let us all know how it goes!