dsherman
dsherman's picture
Offline
Last seen: Never ago
Joined: Aug 14 2007 - 2:11am
College Kid Seeks Turntable
jackfish
jackfish's picture
Offline
Last seen: 10 years 5 months ago
Joined: Dec 19 2005 - 2:42pm

If you can spend $350 you could receive an exponential return in audio quality.

Rega P1
Music Hall MMF 2.1
Project Debut III

Jan Vigne
Jan Vigne's picture
Offline
Last seen: Never ago
Joined: Mar 18 2006 - 12:57pm

You could buy a pretty good record clamp for $200, or:

http://buy0.audiogon.com/cgia/fsb.pl?anlgtabl&1&ctg&st1

As you can see, even buying used gear, there's not a lot available for $200. I'd commit to spending a bit more and then your choices are the usual Rega models and its clones.

dbowker
dbowker's picture
Offline
Last seen: 2 weeks 6 days ago
Joined: May 8 2007 - 6:37am

Rega got me started in "the high-end" in college and the company still rocks for the prices they have. I assume you have a built in Phono stage in your amp or receiver? Better check since it's a must (due to RIAA equalization issues). Good luck and enjoy!

dsherman
dsherman's picture
Offline
Last seen: Never ago
Joined: Aug 14 2007 - 2:11am

I do have a Phono stage in my receiver.

What if I had like 350?

ohfourohnine
ohfourohnine's picture
Offline
Last seen: Never ago
Joined: Sep 1 2005 - 7:41pm

Quote>> "What if I had like 350?"

Jackfish listed the three leading contenders at that price point. Check them out, you'll like what you hear.

Jan Vigne
Jan Vigne's picture
Offline
Last seen: Never ago
Joined: Mar 18 2006 - 12:57pm

HiFi+ had a comparative review of a Rega P2, a Goldring GR2 and a Project 1. They liked them all but chose the Rega as the best of the group. Best advice, scrap any Ortofon OM5 cartridge that comes with any of the tables you choose, it doesn't suit the tonearms on today's turntables. Look for a low priced Rega, Audio Technica or Shure cartridge. Grado's work well and can't be beat for sound quality at the lower price ranges but might have a problem with hum on certain tables. Cherck with your dealer.

Log in or register to post comments
-->
  • X