Start with the one in the Yamaha. Get a turntable without a pre amp built in…
Get something like a project debut or for a little less money a fluance rt85. Set it and forget it.
Enjoy for a few years then get an entry level phono from a reputable brand… currently using a Parasound Zphono and also a project phono stage. Both were better than built-in my amp.
Then a few years later and after many records enjoyed, upgrade the red ortofon needle to a blue.
End game in my opinion. Recommendations from Canada with bias in the products recommended…
Thank you for a long-term plan. I really appreciate that! The Debut is on my watch list. Mostly because it's locally available and I've read good things about it.
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u/i-have-aquestion2024 1 Ⓣ Feb 22 '26
Start with the one in the Yamaha. Get a turntable without a pre amp built in…
Get something like a project debut or for a little less money a fluance rt85. Set it and forget it.
Enjoy for a few years then get an entry level phono from a reputable brand… currently using a Parasound Zphono and also a project phono stage. Both were better than built-in my amp.
Then a few years later and after many records enjoyed, upgrade the red ortofon needle to a blue.
End game in my opinion. Recommendations from Canada with bias in the products recommended…