Love my cd's but have a lot of vinyl

[aclearspot]

I 've been a happy cd convert since 1987. Problem is I have about 600lps sitting around taking up space. I've been toying with the idea of getting back into vinyl and have been looking into a new table/ cartridge. However since I'm not a 100% committed I will wait on a new table. I have a Yamaha YPD8 , was a great table back in the day,has adjustable VTA https://www.vinylengine.com/library/yamaha/yp-d8.shtml
It has a v15type 5 that needs replacing. Using Ortofons cartridge selector any of the 2m series's will work. Or should I buy a newer second hand table or a budget table like proJect or rega ?

[Mikado463]

how are the condition of your Lp's ? If good or better than 600 is a fair amount to warrant investment in playback, especially if you envision more in the future.

Is you Yammie TT in good repair ? if so, my suggestion would be to get yourself a respectable cart like you mentioned and give it a 'spin'. If you become re-connected to vinyl then you can contemplate a upgrade path from there should you so desire.

[jdandy]

Tim.......The Yamaha YPD8 direct drive turntable is a decent rig with a nice tonearm. Install an Ortofon 2M Black moving magnet cartridge and you will be impressed with the performance.

[PHC1]

Chances are the new "budget" table will not bring you an improvement in sound quality. Get your TT all sorted out and enjoy.

[Formerly YB-2]

Originally Posted by aclearspot

I 've been a happy cd convert since 1987. Problem is I have about 600lps sitting around taking up space. I've been toying with the idea of getting back into vinyl and have been looking into a new table/ cartridge. However since I'm not a 100% committed I will wait on a new table. I have a Yamaha YPD8 , was a great table back in the day,has adjustable VTA https://www.vinylengine.com/library/yamaha/yp-d8.shtml
It has a v15type 5 that needs replacing. Using Ortofons cartridge selector any of the 2m series's will work. Or should I buy a newer second hand table or a budget table like proJect or rega ?

The YP-D8 is a very nice DD TT/TA and worthy of a very nice cartridge. I ran a YP-D10 (essentially the same with one additional feature) with the Shure V15VxMR, the Denon DL303 and Ortofon Kontrapunkt b and it did very nicely with all three. I would not hesitate to upgrade the cartridge as long as your YP-D8 is running well and your system doesn't become "phono preamp limited". That Madagascar rosewood finish is beautiful. Forgotten what lubrication was suggested, but is in the manual. Post a picture or three when you have a chance.

As Dave mentioned, cleanliness is next to godliness with LPs. Some excellent RCMs out there these days.

[aclearspot]

[IMG][IMG][/IMG][/IMG]The difference between the V15mr and the 2m black is like night and day. This vinyl thing could get addictive.

[Formerly YB-2]

Very nice. Am also a fan of the 2M Black and the Ortofon 'house sound', in general.
Too bad DD TTs w/semi-automatic arms have gone away. Yamaha, Denon & Sony all made some great ones.

[1KW]

Nice

[Maks]

2M Black is a great choice! I've used it on two different tables with great success. Enjoy!

[keef]

I was in the same situation as you and debated for a long time whether to invest in a vinyl playback system. When I finally pulled the trigger around 10 years ago my digital listening took a major backseat.

I put a budget cap (I know impossible for audiophiles!) and just went for it with a new table, tonearm, cartridge, phono preamp and RCM.

My guess is if you get a RCM you will find as I did almost all your LP's will be great after a good cleaning.

Good luck with what ever you decide....