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This might not be exactly the right thread for this question but I imagine all the right know-how is here. What's the path of least resistance from vinyl to headphones? I have a set of Grado SR80s and I'm always impressed by their clarity. I'm thinking I'd like to get a taste of this analog magic everyone's on about. So, I'd like to set up some sort of vinyl listening station that can sit next to an armchair. I'd probably like to keep this project under a couple of hundred dollars in case it ends up underwhelming and I want to hawk it on cragslist. So, how does this set-up look? Turntable--> Preamp--> Headphone Amp-->Headphones Can I simplify that at all with a turntable that has a built in preamp? How about just plugging the headphones into a preamp with a volume knob? Edit: Gah, this question was already asked at the top of this very page. Sorry. wash bucket fucked around with this message at 01:43 on Nov 23, 2009 |
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Turnip Head posted:I'm sure I come across like a broken record (heh) with this recommendation, but here's what I use and I promise you it will be the best for the money by far, though maybe more expensive than you can do: http://emotiva.com/usp1.shtm Well, let's take this in another direction. I know that this setup: Pro-Ject Debut III Turntable + Emotiva USP-1 Preamp + Grado SR80 ...leaves me pretty high on the musical hog. It also leaves me $700 poorer and I already own the headphones. Can we do any better price wise? How much better will that setup sound vs: Sony PSLX250H Turntable + Pocket Amp 2 + Grado SR80 I can get that setup for about $150. Is that enough to get in on the analog magical mystery club? Will my SR80s sound any different connected to that cheap setup vs. my Macbook and iTunes?
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Nov 25, 2009 01:38
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Turns out you can still buy a new cassette deck in 2018 for $500. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eep1kLdaURA
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