budget turntable/phono stage

[funnyhat]

I am a turntable newbie, but would like to add one to my system. Any suggestions for a budget turntable? Also, what is the function of a phono stage, and do I need/should I get one for my Cambridge 640A? Thanks for all ideas

[02audionoob]

Some budget turntable options:

http://www.needledoctor.com/Rega-P1-Turntable?sc=2&category=46

http://www.needledoctor.com/Pro-Ject-Debut-III-Turntable-Multicolor?sc=2&category=46

http://www.needledoctor.com/Music-Hall-MMF-2-2-Turntable_2?sc=2&category=351


Some budget phono preamp options:

http://www.needledoctor.com/Bellari-VP130-Tube-Phono-Preamp;jsessionid=0a0106521f4373682f6e3ab54027ad69 df0b9b2445f4.e3eSc34RbhyRe34Pa38Ta38Tbxj0?sc=2&category=401

http://www.needledoctor.com/Pro-Ject-Phono-Box-SE-Preamplifier_3;jsessionid=0a0106521f4373682f6e3ab5 4027ad69df0b9b2445f4.e3eSc34RbhyRe34Pa38Ta38Tbxj0? sc=2&category=401

http://www.needledoctor.com/Rega-Fono-MM-Phono-Preamp;jsessionid=0a0106521f4373682f6e3ab54027ad69 df0b9b2445f4.e3eSc34RbhyRe34Pa38Ta38Tbxj0?sc=2&category=401


Unless your 640A has the optional phono stage, you'll need the phono preamp to get the turntable's signal up to the level your integrated amp can use.

[emesbee]

Cambridge Audio also make a couple of phono preamps, the 540p and 640p. I have a 640p connecting a Rega Planar turntable to a Musical Fidelity amplifier. Seems quite good, but I'm not sure how well it compares to other brands.

links on this page:-
http://www.cambridgeaudio.com/products.php#phono

[JohnMichael]

Cambridge Audio also make a couple of phono preamps, the 540p and 640p. I have a 640p connecting a Rega Planar turntable to a Musical Fidelity amplifier. Seems quite good, but I'm not sure how well it compares to other brands.

links on this page:-
http://www.cambridgeaudio.com/products.php#phono




I also own the Cambridge Audio 640P and it is good for the money. The 640P was very quiet with my low output moving coil. I also owned the 640A and you will need a phono preamp.