Build me an analog front end for under $10k


I'm actually considering adding a vinyl setup.  I'll need a table, arm, cartridge, and phono preamp.  Thanks in advance for your insight.

firstgrowth

Turntable - Technics SL-1210GR

Cartridge - Audio Technica VM540ML

Phono Stage Preamp - Michael Fidler MM Pro. You order by sending Michael an email here ([email protected])

Low Capacitance RCA Cables to link turntable to Phono Stage - Word Best Cables RCA Pair

Low Capacitance XLR cables to link phono stage to either integrated amp or line preamplifier - Word Best Cables XLR Neutrik Pair @firstgrowth 

Rega P8. $3500. rega carbon cart $75.00 or ND7 $795.00

Whest 2.2 discrete phono $3500.00

basic rca interconnects

Start with that and THEN down the road try different cables and/or a MC

You may or may NOT like the differences

Have a few tables including the P8 with the carbon thru the Whest phono

punches WAY above its weight.

 

 

You don’t have to spend thousands for excellent vinyl playback. Pioneer PLX1000 ($699) plus a $200 AT cartridge and the Schiit Mani 2 phono stage ($160). The Pioneer comes with an excellent set of cables. I have the Pioneer TT in my collection. I use the Denon 103R mc cartridge ($350) on it.