The other day, I ventured into a record store and couldn't resist buying the latest TOOL on vinyl. It's a huge and gorgeous package with beautiful artwork and 5 records!
I'd love to check out how it sounds but not only I don't have a record player, my entire system is digital! So here I am, reaching out to this lovely community for help on how to integrate a turntable into my setup. I'm not looking for turntable advice, that choice will somewhat depend on the rest of the setup.
Here's how my system looks:
Computer → [USB cable] → MiniDSP SHD Studio → [digital XLR cables] → Genelecs 8351
Now, here's my options based on my research:
1) USB turntable → USB>Coax box → Coax cable → MiniDSP → …
2) Turntable → phono pre-amp with digital out → MiniDSP → …
3) Turntable → phono pre-amp → ADC (?) → MiniDSP → …
4) Turntable with phono pre-amp → RCA to XLR cable (would this even work?) → Genelecs
And my questions:
1. First of all, are there any other options that would let me minimize the number of elements/boxes and not destroy my wallet?
2. Can I ask for recommendations on the red pieces please? I wouldn't want to spend more than $300 - $400.
Thanks!!
I'd love to check out how it sounds but not only I don't have a record player, my entire system is digital! So here I am, reaching out to this lovely community for help on how to integrate a turntable into my setup. I'm not looking for turntable advice, that choice will somewhat depend on the rest of the setup.
Here's how my system looks:
Computer → [USB cable] → MiniDSP SHD Studio → [digital XLR cables] → Genelecs 8351
Now, here's my options based on my research:
1) USB turntable → USB>Coax box → Coax cable → MiniDSP → …
2) Turntable → phono pre-amp with digital out → MiniDSP → …
3) Turntable → phono pre-amp → ADC (?) → MiniDSP → …
4) Turntable with phono pre-amp → RCA to XLR cable (would this even work?) → Genelecs
And my questions:
1. First of all, are there any other options that would let me minimize the number of elements/boxes and not destroy my wallet?
2. Can I ask for recommendations on the red pieces please? I wouldn't want to spend more than $300 - $400.
Thanks!!