asdfghjkl Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I have never owned any record player before, but I've always wanted one. I've been reading up the last few days but, not being an audiophile in the slightest, I'm confused by all the terms.After reading some reviews the Pro-Ject Essential II or Pro-Ject Debut III seems like a great entry level turntable. But what else would I need with this turntable? I'm really confused about pre-amps, receivers, phono, etc. especially after researching it and reading up on it. So what exactly would I need to complete my first set up? Any help world be greatly appreciated, I was advised to visit this forum and it's my first post here. PS: My budget is of $500! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbbrew22 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 This thread should answer all your questions. http://boards.vinylcollective.com/topic/88504-dont-buy-a-crosley-ever-beginner’s-guide-to-hi–fi/page-21#entry1891905 But to simplify it, you will either need a preamp and powered speakers or an amp/receiver with a phono stage and regular speakers. If you don't have a receiver with a phono stage you will need an external phono preamp which will be connected to a line level input on your receiver. That thread posted above should answer any questions and explain how it all works. I'm not an expert audiophile but I have a good basic understanding of how this stuff works, feel free to PM me if you have any questions. asdfghjkl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajhall04 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 and records. But seriously what the dude above me said, good stuff there. asdfghjkl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asdfghjkl Posted May 11, 2014 Author Share Posted May 11, 2014 Ok, I'm going to buy the Pro-Ject Essential II for the turntable, and for the speakers I'm getting the Dayton Audio B652. Now, what is it that goes in the middle? An amp with a phono stage? If I buy a Yamaha A-S300 or a Yamaha A-S500BL I'm good to go? I mean of course I need records like ajhall04 mentioned (hahaha) but, is that all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviex2shoes Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Yes that would be everything that you would need to listen to records. asdfghjkl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asdfghjkl Posted May 11, 2014 Author Share Posted May 11, 2014 thank you for the help guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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