....I got my new cartridge and was all exited about hooking up my old Technics TT to my HT system. I had everything in place when my heart sank. My Rotel Processor doesn't have a phone input, so I needed to order a pre-amp. Well, another minor set-back, but I prolly should have checked up front. I mean, I had the thing connected to my ancient integrated amp about 5 or 6 years ago and it worked fine, but it was sitting idly by since then.

So I get my pre-amp and make the connects, and it sounds great...except for one thing...the speed isn't accurate. WTF did I do to deserve this? I fooled with everything and it's set up properly, but at 33rpms it's just a notch or two slow. I'm feeling pretty stupid at this point, but I didn't ask to get back into vinyl.

Well, it is an old direct drive unit, and not worth repairing, so I suppose a new TT is in order, which is something I really didn't want to have to replace right now. That being said, what is a good, reasonably priced TT and tonearm these days? How much should I expect to pay for one? I'm hoping not more than $200-300, and I already have a decent mm cartridge.

Much obliged.

Swish - feeling extra geezerish today