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Re: new turntable - back into vinyl - help!

Posted by Oakroot on March 4, 1999 at 23:49:21:
Since you said your as dumb as a post I'll ask a pretty obvious question - you did make sure your reciever or preamp has a phono stage? Because there is no RIAA equaliztion through a high level input (like aux, tape, or cd) an LP will not sound nearly right - too much high end and not enough bass.
Now to answer your MM vs MC question: the more you spend the more likely you'll be getting a MC. After about $500 pretty much all cartridges are MC either high or low output (a few exceptions to the rule). If the low output version you need a stage of additional preamplification to get the signal output up to where noise won't be a problem. Stylus replacement is done by the factory and is often expensive. Under $100 all cartidges are MM - high output with user replaceable styli (sp?). Between $100 and $500 is no mans land, with very very good models of both MC and MM. As with any other piece of gear the trick is to get a cartridge that enhances system synergy.
Another interesting place to look for used LPs is antique shops - like all venues - its hit and miss. Good Luck.