Steve Owen
Second Unit
- Joined
- Jan 7, 1999
- Messages
- 416
I have an 80's era Dual CS-508 turntable, but the stylus is shot. It's an Ortofon "mini" (I'm not sure what to call it) that Link Removed. (click on link)
So, I want do start digging into my vinyl again, and for the time being, do it as cheaply as possible... yet still get something reasonably satisfying.
So poking aorund needledoctor.com I find this Link Removed. Link Removed
It's $55 and seems that it would allow me to use standard mount cartidges on my turntable.
This brings me to the cartridge. I'd like to spend not too much at first... maybe under $75? A friend has a Link Removed and is happy. anything else in the under $75 range to look at. Usage will probably be measured in single digit hours per week.
Next up... phono preamp. My receiver doesn't have one (Marantz). For this, I'd like to try to stick as close to $100 as possible.
Link Removed - $120
NAD PP-1 - $110
Parasound PPH-100 - $120
I've read that the Parasound is the way to go. Any comments? Needle Doctor seems to have only the Sumiko, and I'd like to order everything from one place if I can (plus they really helped out my friend who was doing a similar upgrade, do I'd like to give them my business.
So with the adapter, cartridge, and pre-amp, I'd be in it for $235, which is about as much as I'd like to spend right now. Plus, I think this gives me an opportunity to get started and then upgrade the turntable sometime in the future (allowing me to hang onto the cartridge and pre-amp).
Does it sound like I'm marching in the right direction?
Thanks for any help and suggestions!
-Steve
So, I want do start digging into my vinyl again, and for the time being, do it as cheaply as possible... yet still get something reasonably satisfying.
So poking aorund needledoctor.com I find this Link Removed. Link Removed
It's $55 and seems that it would allow me to use standard mount cartidges on my turntable.
This brings me to the cartridge. I'd like to spend not too much at first... maybe under $75? A friend has a Link Removed and is happy. anything else in the under $75 range to look at. Usage will probably be measured in single digit hours per week.
Next up... phono preamp. My receiver doesn't have one (Marantz). For this, I'd like to try to stick as close to $100 as possible.
Link Removed - $120
NAD PP-1 - $110
Parasound PPH-100 - $120
I've read that the Parasound is the way to go. Any comments? Needle Doctor seems to have only the Sumiko, and I'd like to order everything from one place if I can (plus they really helped out my friend who was doing a similar upgrade, do I'd like to give them my business.
So with the adapter, cartridge, and pre-amp, I'd be in it for $235, which is about as much as I'd like to spend right now. Plus, I think this gives me an opportunity to get started and then upgrade the turntable sometime in the future (allowing me to hang onto the cartridge and pre-amp).
Does it sound like I'm marching in the right direction?
Thanks for any help and suggestions!
-Steve