Cheap & Cheerful vinyl set up?

mix4fix · « **on:** 9 Apr 2023, 06:01 pm »

Phono cartridges?

Phono pre-amps?

Turntables?

S Clark · « **Reply #1 on:** 9 Apr 2023, 06:11 pm »

Quote from: mix4fix on 9 Apr 2023, 06:01 pm

Phono cartridges?bottom Ortofon or Grado

Phono pre-amps? Vista
Turntables? find an old JVC QL F6 and pack the case with modeling clay- excellent motor, pretty darn good tonearm, crappy plinth

Cable: Jelco
This will set you back about a grand.

toocool4 · « **Reply #2 on:** 9 Apr 2023, 08:42 pm »

Rega Planar 1 Plus with built in phonostage.

S Clark · « **Reply #3 on:** 9 Apr 2023, 11:58 pm »

Quote from: toocool4 on 9 Apr 2023, 08:42 pm

Rega Planar 1 Plus with built in phonostage.

That's an easy solution. A couple of hundred cheaper, but I doubt if it's as good.

mix4fix · « **Reply #4 on:** 13 Apr 2023, 01:44 am »

https://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=OROM5E

How about this?

VinceT · « **Reply #5 on:** 13 Apr 2023, 01:51 am »

Budget?

nlitworld · « **Reply #6 on:** 13 Apr 2023, 03:38 am »

Quote from: mix4fix on 13 Apr 2023, 01:44 am

https://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=OROM5E

How about this?

I'd spring for the 2M Red for the extra $20. Much better cart and it's upgradable to the 2M Blue later should you feel the need.

As for built in phono stages, I'd rather go with a Schiit Mani before a built in within the C&C pricing region, and the Vista would be a big step up from that even. Much better options than the Rega 1Plus, but it sure is convenient. But you're not getting into vinyl for convenience...

S Clark · « **Reply #7 on:** 13 Apr 2023, 03:56 am »

Quote from: nlitworld on 13 Apr 2023, 03:38 am

I'd spring for the 2M Red for the extra $20. Much better cart and it's upgradable to the 2M Blue later should you feel the need.

As for built in phono stages, I'd rather go with a Schiit Mani before a built in within the C&C pricing region, and the Vista would be a big step up from that even. Much better options than the Rega 1Plus, but it sure is convenient. But you're not getting into vinyl for convenience...

Agree with all. And I've got a Vista 1 that I'd make someone a good deal on.

mix4fix · « **Reply #8 on:** 13 Apr 2023, 04:37 am »

How much? Pics?

I.Greyhound Fan · « **Reply #9 on:** 13 Apr 2023, 04:53 pm »

Look at the Nagaoka MP110 for a cartridge if you like a warmer sound. I found the 2m Red grainy and bright sounding. 2M Blue is much better than the Red.

Phono preamps-Schiitt Mani, Ifi Zen, Vincent Pho 300, Mofi Studio. However, I would look at the used market.

TT- Pro-Ject Carbon Evo

Cables-Belden 8402 RCA's https://btpa.com/IC8402-XX.html

rollo · « **Reply #10 on:** 13 Apr 2023, 04:53 pm »

Boris made me one for my Linn Arkiv cart. KABOOM for the buck.

charles

SteveFord · « **Reply #11 on:** 17 Apr 2023, 10:23 pm »

A buddy of mine is looking for a turntable/cartridge set up, budget $5-700.
I figure he should go used but have no idea at the price range.
Any suggestions?
He'll be using a Pioneer SX-1250 receiver and some sort of Polk speakers, mostly rock music if that matters any.

poseidonsvoice · « **Reply #12 on:** 17 Apr 2023, 10:26 pm »

This. I’m actually pretty happy with it

Best,
Anand.

SteveFord · « **Reply #13 on:** 17 Apr 2023, 11:50 pm »

Thank you, I passed it along to him.

duff138 · « **Reply #14 on:** 18 Apr 2023, 02:30 am »

Quote from: SteveFord on 17 Apr 2023, 11:50 pm

Thank you, I passed it along to him.

My teenage son just purchased one of those. He and I are really impressed with the build quality and the sound. I would recommend it to anyone.

mix4fix · « **Reply #15 on:** 30 Apr 2023, 12:19 am »

https://www.crutchfield.com/p_057VM95E/Audio-Technica-AT-VM95E.html

Was out of town. Drove by Crutchfield on the way home and bought this.

S Clark · « **Reply #16 on:** 30 Apr 2023, 01:08 am »

If it doesn't drive you from the room holding your ears, it's a good buy... But intro level cartridges are usually decent.

SET Man · « **Reply #17 on:** 30 Apr 2023, 04:02 am »

Quote from: mix4fix on 30 Apr 2023, 12:19 am

https://www.crutchfield.com/p_057VM95E/Audio-Technica-AT-VM95E.html

Was out of town. Drove by Crutchfield on the way home and bought this.

Hey!

I have the cheaper $39 AT-VM95C, the conical stylus version on my second turntable. Not the last word in detail, dynamic swing or extension, but it is a very enjoyable cart! I don't listen to my second turntable with this cart often but when I do I never felt the need to run over and switched back to my main turntable with the Hana EL MC cart in it that is 12X the price.
No, it is not as good as the Hana of which is better but for me to be able to sit and joy this cheap cart really say something. And I like it better than the Ortofon OM-10 Super that I used to have on my second turntable also. Your "E" version with elliptical stylus should have more detail and extension in the high than my "C" conical version. Make sure you set it up right and enjoy!

mix4fix · « **Reply #18 on:** 2 May 2023, 06:13 pm »

Phono cartridge is mounted, and playing vinyl. Playing it through my phono pre-amp with a volume knob.

Crispy in AZ · « **Reply #19 on:** 23 Jun 2023, 11:21 pm »

Quote from: S Clark on 9 Apr 2023, 06:11 pm

Cable: Jelco
This will set you back about a grand.

Wow S Clark, I thought this thread was called Cheap and Cheerful vinyl set up? I am happy that you can, but I wish I was in a position to consider $1000 cheap and cheerful!

I am new to this group, so I hope my interest of vintage equipment under $500 doesn't offend anyone?