Hi,
I am a complete TT starter, so my language might be a bit 'simpleton'ish. I have collected a few old records and am looking to broaden my collection and listening to them. I am not a DJ nor can i claim to be an audiophile yet. I am looking to start with a decent TT to listen to (I have a few western classical, classic rock, easy listening stuff)
I am on a bit of a tight budget, my budget is 500 / 40,000INR / 750$ and I need to buy a decent hi-fi speaker set and TT in that. I am considering Boston acoustics CS 226 for the speakers, as i am getting a good deal on this back in India, where i will be using the setup. I am currently researching the following 3 TTs (all new ones, I am very nervous going down the second hand TT, as the more research I do, the more confusing the market gets... so, may be for my next TT), which I have narrowed down to my needs:
1. Audiotechnica LP120
2. Rega RP1
3. Pro-ject debut carbon
I am leaning towards AT 120, as I can't afford to buy a pre+power amp or an integrated amp immediately, but want to upgrade in a few months. So I intend to use the in-built phono stage in the TT. I am not sure if i can do this in Rega, but I think project has a model with phono, so am split between them.
Could you please help me in choosing one of them, considering I'd like to stick to the factory setup as is for a while and not change anything (including the cartridge), so I am basically looking for a plug and play, but with opportunities of upgrade. I think I have a discerning year for acoustics and want a clean and clear sound. Any suggestions or advice guys?
I am a complete TT starter, so my language might be a bit 'simpleton'ish. I have collected a few old records and am looking to broaden my collection and listening to them. I am not a DJ nor can i claim to be an audiophile yet. I am looking to start with a decent TT to listen to (I have a few western classical, classic rock, easy listening stuff)
I am on a bit of a tight budget, my budget is 500 / 40,000INR / 750$ and I need to buy a decent hi-fi speaker set and TT in that. I am considering Boston acoustics CS 226 for the speakers, as i am getting a good deal on this back in India, where i will be using the setup. I am currently researching the following 3 TTs (all new ones, I am very nervous going down the second hand TT, as the more research I do, the more confusing the market gets... so, may be for my next TT), which I have narrowed down to my needs:
1. Audiotechnica LP120
2. Rega RP1
3. Pro-ject debut carbon
I am leaning towards AT 120, as I can't afford to buy a pre+power amp or an integrated amp immediately, but want to upgrade in a few months. So I intend to use the in-built phono stage in the TT. I am not sure if i can do this in Rega, but I think project has a model with phono, so am split between them.
Could you please help me in choosing one of them, considering I'd like to stick to the factory setup as is for a while and not change anything (including the cartridge), so I am basically looking for a plug and play, but with opportunities of upgrade. I think I have a discerning year for acoustics and want a clean and clear sound. Any suggestions or advice guys?