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Best TT setup for 2k

Want to start getting into vinyl more. Currently have a Project carbon TT and cheapo Emotiva phono pre. It sound ehhh, ok but not great. I don’t know much at all about vinyl. Could I get a substantial upgrade at or around 2k for table and phono preamp? Is the Project good enough to warrant a better cartridge? 

mofojo
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fuzztone
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More dependant on the quality of the tonearm.

Definitely upgrade the pre first.

mofojo OP
2,161 posts
 

Any recommendations on a reasonable phono pre? $500ish. Would go somewhat higher if I need to. 

bstatmeister
530 posts
 

Cambridge Duo

sryeager
125 posts
 

I found a used Musical Surroundings NovaPhonomena for about $500.  I really like it and it has good reviews.  My turntable is MoFi, and I’m using a Soundsmith B&O cartridge with an adapter.  Totally satisfied.

The MoFi phono preamp has good reviews for a $400 unit.

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