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RE: spend the money on music first

Working from the A5+, you have a line-level pre-amp, amplifier AND loudspeaker all in one package which is a VERY good start. If you are at all inclined to continue accumulating some LPs, I would ditch the turntable, sell it on craigslist, for instance, and get a more accepted entry level table. Maybe, a Music Hall or Pro-ject, as some also come with cartridge AND pre-amp. I would not be inclined to go to USB, though, unless you wish to hang out at computer-audio sub-board, which is a whole 'nother game to play.

I think the Bugle pre-amp is probably a very good investment, along with Cambridge Audio and several others at the $200 level. However, I think they are a waste without a good entry level table. The Rega P1 is also probably a good place to start as well to be merrily on your way and get a $40 phono stage for starters.

[Ignore my advice! It appears this table is the bargain of the new century in vinyl reproduction. Enjoy it. I go back to my first suggestion and try different cartridges and play around with alignment to get the best sound out of it. Phono stage DOES matter, but we're trying to keep this a bargain, I suspect.]



Edits: 09/22/14

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