Since that review, I upgraded to a Rega Exact 2 on my rather modest Rega P2 TT because I found a good deal on one. Actually, you can find my fairly thorough (but novice) review of the experience: in this thread.Īt the time of the review, I was really in the same boat a sub-$100 cart, a Rega P2 TT, and a similar integrated amp in your price range. Before, I was using the phono pre in the Marantz PM7001 (same category as your Onkyo). Well, I got the VP530 because I wanted to USB out, but it is identical in every other respect to the VP-129/130 (except the VP-129/130 is a pretty red rather than a utilitarian gray). Judicata, what phono stage did you use that made such an improvement? I am hoping my upgrades will get me at least a little closer. The turntable is easier to listen too, but I feel like it lacks that more three-dimensional quality you hear in better systems where you forget there is a record spinning and you just get lost in the music. The sound is actually not that bad, but it has the harsh digital edge that can be unnerving. Right now I'm using a Toshiba DVD player for the rare occasions when I play CDs anymore. Regarding the Speed Box, I forget to mention that I do have one already and I agree that it made a substantial improvement. If anyone has any suggestions on this topic, though, I'd be glad to hear them.
But I mainly listen to rock and it just doesn't sound right if the floor isn't shaking a little bit! I have played around with speaker and sub placement quite a bit and to my ears I have reached the best possible arrangement given the limitations of the equipment. At first I listened to the Atoms by themselves, and they sounded very good. The particular model is the Cambridge Soundworks Basscube 8s. With respect to the subwoofer, I am aware it's not the greatest solution. judicata, what phono stage did you use that made such an improvement? I think the added phono stage is a good idea too. Do you think the OM40 is overkill on my system or do you think I would be able to hear the difference over say the OM30? I was concerned about setting up a new cartridge as I have never done it before. I think the stylus change may be the way to go. Do you think I can improve this system for that amount? What would you do? All thoughts and comments are welcome. In total, I'd like to keep my costs around $500-600. Or I could do the cartridge and the phono stage together if that makes sense. I think the Onkyo phone stage is decent, but I really have nothing to compare it to. Another thought is adding an external phone stage such as a Cambridge 640P or the Bellari. My understanding is that with the Denon I would also have to replace the steel platter with an acrylic one because the steel platter causes problems for a MC cartridge. I have been thinking about upgrading the stock Ortofon OM5 cartridge on the Debut III to something like the Denon DL-110 or the Ortofon 2M Red.
However, I think there are some improvements I can make with my basic setup. Explaining to my wife that I need a new $1,000 turntable when I just bought one for $300 a few months ago is not a conversation I am prepared to have right now. I want to stick with the basic components I have. I've really enjoyed the experience and I've now amassed quite a few new and used LPs. This was designed so I could dip my toe into vinyl playback. I am also using a subwoofer from a home theater system. Based on the posts in this forum and the reviews in Stereophile, I put together a system consisting of the Pro-ject Debut III, Onkyo A-9555, and Paradigm Atom Monitors.
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