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Getting into Vinyl...

Was wondering what you guys would recommend for a phono preamp for someone just getting into vinyl and not looking to make this a passion. I am just trying to work some vinyl into my system (VTL 5.5, Krell 2250, b&w 804s) to play with on occasion, not looking to spend alot of money.

The players I have been looking into are the Rega P1, just not sure on the phono pre amp side of things. I was considering a SS phono pre since I already have a Tube pre amp. Is this a good line of thinking?? I don't want to lose bass if possible, and i know having all tube can cause this.

I know nothing about vinyl, except it sounds great and looks fun, so any help is throroughly appreciated.
jc51373
carlbecker
27 posts
 
The black cube is a very nice SS unit. If you can solder and build your own the Bottlehead makes very good kits at a not to dear price.
miner42
709 posts
 
I prefer the Rega's over the Music Halls - just my opinion (English vs Czech made). For a few more dollars you could get a nice used Rega P3. Not saying the P1 is not a good starter table. I ordered a Thorens TD185 and befreo I even took it out of the box I traded it fro a Rega P5.

As far as cleaning vinyl - look at the Orbtrac2. Does a good job without emptying your wallet.
pawlowski6132
592 posts
 
"A[sic] this point I think I am leaning towards the Black Cube with the larger power supply, I will start there and move ahead with the table, or vice versa. Seems like the phono is the more important piece..."

How do you come to the conclusion that the phono stage is the more important piece? You haven't decided on a cart yet much less a table/arm combo.
jc51373 OP
500 posts
 
Pawlowski...Get lost.
stereo
147 posts
 
I purchased an Audio Mirror Pp1 remote controlled tube preamp. It has both MM and MC inputs and of course a linestage. You can adjust the impedance via switches inside the preamp. This preamp is about $900.00 new on Audiogon from time to time from the manufacturer. This way you will have no restrictions.
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