Cheap turntable into an MC input

[PhilDick]

I am looking at buying a dirt cheap turntable from ebay and using it through my NAC82. I have moving coil boards installed. I would suspect any cheapo TT would come with an MM cartridge. What are my options?

 

[Blzebub]

Buy and fit an MC cartridge, or change the boards.

 

[PhilDick]

I was hoping for a cheaper option!

 

[Blzebub]

Don't buy the turntable is cheaper.

 

[PhilDick]

Yeah, I just wanted to mess about with one really. I was thinking it might work with attenuators or something.

 

[Guest432]

Buy a cheap TT with a MC fitted.

Or buy a SUT and plug the MM in the other way round

 

[mcai7et2]

What is your definition of dirt cheap? I have a P3 with a (pretty much new) Audio Technica AT-F7 which I will be selling soon (cart is already in classifieds).

 

[PhilDick]

What is your definition of dirt cheap? I have a P3 with a (pretty much new) Audio Technica AT-F7 which I will be selling soon (cart is already in classifieds).

I was looking at some old jap ones for under £50.

 

[Take5]

I was looking at some old jap ones for under £50.

I think you would need to be very lucky to buy a turntable and a working/no problems Mc cartridge for £50.

You will probably find somthing with an MM cartridge for that money. Then buy a cheap external M/M phono stage for £15/20 and by pass the cards in your Pre. If you are happy to sell the MC cards, that would increase your budget.
Assuming these cards are removeable !

 

[Guest432]

What's the point in buying a really cheap one. Spend a bit more get a better listen and then sell it for the same money, it's not going to lose value over a few weeks.