Buying a turntable

[Swerd]

Your Pioneer receiver does have a phono preamp built-in.

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Home/AV-Receivers/Elite+Receivers/VSX-94TXH

The manual doesn't say whether its a moving magnet (MM) or moving coil (MC) type preamp, so I think its safe to assume it only does MM pickups.

Edit: 3db already said this, plus he added the part about getting the analog MM signal to digital USB.

 

[itschris]

You don't need a phono preamp as your AVR already has one. That is for playing records. However, you still need to figure out how you are going to get the signal out of the AVR and to your PC.

Yeah... that does create an issue. I guess I can always tackle that down the road. The Pro-ject does come with a USB optioned player I could consider.

 

[Swerd]

Although I've never used one of these, for $49, it might be what you need:

http://www.needledoctor.com/Alesis-PhonoLink?sc=2&category=35249

Search Amazon for "USB Phono Preamp":

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_0_10?url=search-alias=mi&field-keywords=usb phono preamp&sprefix=USB+phono+,aps,133

 

[macddmac]

Try this one-
http://www.guitarcenter.com/ART-USB-Phono-Plus-Project-Series-107762882-i2434237.gc?country=us&currency=usd&isfullsite=1&source=4WWRWXGP&gclid=CNXT-KO2lcQCFZY2aQodYA4Avg&kwid=productads-plaid^87085909722-sku^107762882@ADL4GC-adType^PLA-device^t-adid^44639487282
Run it through one of your non- phono inputs while ripping to the computer.
I'll stick with my pioneer pl-514 (bought new in '79)with denon dl-110 Until I can afford an up line VPI or something like this guy:
http://vinylnirvana.com/vintage-turntables-for-sale/vinyl-nirvanas-vn-150-transformed-thorens-td-150-custom-zebrawood-plinth-upgraded-rega-moth-rb-202-tonearm-music-hall-cruise-control-2/
Cheers, Mac

 

[bikdav]

It's interesting that this post came up. I'm currently looking at the Audio-Technica AT-LP120-USB, Music Hall USB-1, Reloop RP-2000M, and Pioneer PLX-1000 (somewhat out of the planned price range, but really nice), Onkyo CP-1050 as candidates. I've always liked DJ style turntables.

 

[slipperybidness]

If you like the DJ Style turntables, then you should pay a visit to Guitar Center. They typically have a selection, and sometimes have used gear too.

I have a Technics SL1210, and couldn't be happier. It ain't cheap though.

 

[bikdav]

If you like the DJ Style turntables, then you should pay a visit to Guitar Center. They typically have a selection, and sometimes have used gear too.

I have a Technics SL1210, and couldn't be happier. It ain't cheap though.

Update. I just bought the Music Hall USB-1. The price was right in my range and it does what I need it to do.