On Tue, Oct 31, 2023 at 1:37 AM Evan Leibovitch via talk <talk@gtalug.org> wrote:
On Tue, Oct 31, 2023 at 1:31 AM D. Hugh Redelmeier via talk <talk@gtalug.org> wrote:
I don't know if this phono pre-amp is any good, but its from an OK brand. It currently costs $29.99. There is a newer model with two vacuum tubes(!). <https://www.amazon.ca/Fosi-Audio-Phono-Preamp-Turntable/dp/B08TLRPMDC/ref=sr_1_11>
I saw that too. You can also pay nearly $1000 for a cartridge alone. The makers of those things clearly know the audio-snob market to whom they're selling.
There were cartridges selling for up to $1800 lots of years ago. The higher the $$$ the lower the down pressure needed and the wider the operating parameters iirc. (But that's from the early 80's so - - - memory is not infallible - - grin!) HTH