Hello all,
Looking to put a hi-fi listening station in my office for when i'm reading, etc.
Mainly to listen to downtempo, ambient albums from niche record labels like Ghostly International, Ninja Tune, etc.
Looking for a decent turntable, know very little about them other than belt drive vs direct drive. Does the table matter as much as the cartridge/stylus does? Can I buy a mid-level Audio-Technica turntable with a phono preamp and slap a nice cartridge on it and expect it to give me decent results?
I'm not looking to spend more than $500 on a turntable, and sub $500 for a stylus/cartridge. Recommendations are welcome.
I already have some hi-fi headphones and am considering types of amps to get also, tube, solid-state, etc.
Anything is likely helpful, thanks!