As I mentioned above, the PLX doesn't have a built in phono, but you can run it through your Onkyo's phono. I would really start looking at a phono stage at this point, your Ort Blue will probably sound fine, put the money towards a pre-amp, it will make the biggest difference.
I had a Line Phono as well but had to replace it because my X2 turntable was too big for it. ☹
I had the same issue with my Marantz PM8006 integrated amp. It wouldn't fit on the 2nd shelf so I had to put it on the 3rd which meant loosing a shelf to store records. ☹I've had mine for about 3 years now and they didn't have the version with the 7" 2nd shelf so my Rotel just simply doesn't fit.
Also nice John Prine album
Your remaining budget would go furthest towards a dedicated phono preamp - and one that could be considered end game, or at least very long term. The PLX with something like a used Sutherland Insight (or KC Vibe for less $) would be the heart of a killer system.
These make me itchy for the Linton's, lol
Sweet, Yea. That's currently my intention is to just transfer over my 2M Blue to the new table and ride that one until I save up for something different down the way.
So I've put Sutherland Insight on a few trackers just to see when prices may come down or a used one pops up. Besides the KC Vibe what other options are available? @AnthonyI as well.Your remaining budget would go furthest towards a dedicated phono preamp - and one that could be considered end game, or at least very long term. The PLX with something like a used Sutherland Insight (or KC Vibe for less $) would be the heart of a killer system.
Assuming you had something like the above, IMO you'd want to then save another new chunk of cash for speakers, then upgraded amp and you'd be all done.... Or just getting started!
It really depends on your budget, there are price points that get a little crowded with quality phono's that boil down to personal preference, then there are budgets that start to break certain units away from the pack so to speak.........what were you looking at spending, give or take?
My thinking is currently this, the Turntable is going to be fully paid for by a third party and that leaves me with about $300 or so after (depending if I go new or used). I'm personally budgeting over the next two to five months an extra $1,000 to $1,500 of my own money without the extra money or turntable cost being factored into it. Obviously, great to save money and maybe I don't reach that $1,500 ceiling, but I'm prepared to get there if its necessary and if there's a piece I gotta have to make this a setup I'll want to live with for awhile so be it. Not factoring in speakers at the moment as I'm happy with the P4's and am still in an apartment with roommates. Maybe if my situation changes in 2021 speakers will come into play, but with covid and how crazy it is living in a big city who the hell knows.
At that budget I would go with the Insight all day long. If you keep an eye out for a used one or open box you can save yourself a few hundred on it. Going up, you'll need to hit about the $2k+ range for something that I would recommend.
Really digging the Jolida so far! Excited to break these speakers in some more to see how the final sound is with everything together!At that budget I would go with the Insight all day long. If you keep an eye out for a used one or open box you can save yourself a few hundred on it. Going up, you'll need to hit about the $2k+ range for something that I would recommend.
That being said, keep an eye out for used gear, some really nice "end of production" items do come along at a great savings. I had a Jolida JD9 that was fantastic with the PLX, now @MikeH has it and I'm pretty sure he's just as happy with it. If you have time, that's a bonus, you can really do a little research based on price, comments and experience here on the forum and so on. I know @Joe Mac runs Musical Fidelity, and I have great respect for their products as well, not familiar with the M6, but again, you might get some good "used" recommendations to keep an eye out for............the Insight will always be available at $1400, so that's a lock.
I love this set up
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i also wondered because i plan for a record weight in the future and wondered if that one was a good one or to go with the one Uturn has for itself (even if its not pretty)
It's a nice setup and a cursory glance that amp is listed on ebay at some prices I do not mind one bit...At that budget I would go with the Insight all day long. If you keep an eye out for a used one or open box you can save yourself a few hundred on it. Going up, you'll need to hit about the $2k+ range for something that I would recommend.
That being said, keep an eye out for used gear, some really nice "end of production" items do come along at a great savings. I had a Jolida JD9 that was fantastic with the PLX, now @MikeH has it and I'm pretty sure he's just as happy with it. If you have time, that's a bonus, you can really do a little research based on price, comments and experience here on the forum and so on. I know @Joe Mac runs Musical Fidelity, and I have great respect for their products as well, not familiar with the M6, but again, you might get some good "used" recommendations to keep an eye out for............the Insight will always be available at $1400, so that's a lock.
I love this set up
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The Parasound JC 3 Jr is a "junior" version of the John Curl-designed flagship phono preamp JC3+ at half the cost but the overall circuitry is more similar to his big brother, than it is different. This phono stage is definitely worth considering.
At that budget I would go with the Insight all day long. If you keep an eye out for a used one or open box you can save yourself a few hundred on it. Going up, you'll need to hit about the $2k+ range for something that I would recommend.
That being said, keep an eye out for used gear, some really nice "end of production" items do come along at a great savings. I had a Jolida JD9 that was fantastic with the PLX, now @MikeH has it and I'm pretty sure he's just as happy with it. If you have time, that's a bonus, you can really do a little research based on price, comments and experience here on the forum and so on. I know @Joe Mac runs Musical Fidelity, and I have great respect for their products as well, not familiar with the M6, but again, you might get some good "used" recommendations to keep an eye out for............the Insight will always be available at $1400, so that's a lock.
I love this set up
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How’re you liking the X2 now that you’ve had some time with it?
I absolutely
love it! it's an absolute stunner (in that walnut finish), and a turntable I love seeing in my system day in and day out. Its sound is equally enjoyable although perhaps slightly on the warm side of neutral which could be a turnoff for some. The plinth is large, heavy and solid as a rock, so there is next to no vibration and resonance during vinyl playback. The thick semi-transparent acrylic platter not only looks pretty but improves the overall performance significantly. The addition of a speed box is also a plus since I typically do not like to manually change the speeds by virtue of removing the platter. Also the hum that was found on the Debut Carbon DC is non existent on this model. Overall, I'm getting a vastly different audio experience with the X2. The sound is smooth, balanced and spacious. I highly recommend it. 
