Pro-Ject Essential II set up

[Alin.C]

Hello,

I am planning on buying a Pro-Ject Essential II Phono USB. I was thinking to hook the turntable to the Q Acoustics 3020 as i've read very good reviews about these.

I am a newbie to the turntable domain and i want to know if i will be able to hook these speakers directly to the turntable i mentioned or do i need some other equipment?

 

[Al ears]

Hello,

I am planning on buying a Pro-Ject Essential II Phono USB. I was thinking to hook the turntable to the Q Acoustics 3020 as i've read very good reviews about these.

I am a newbie to the turntable domain and i want to know if i will be able to hook these speakers directly to the turntable i mentioned or do i need some other equipment?

You are going to need an amplifier of some description. If you didn't realise that I suggest you find a go dealer locally and visit them. Their advice will help, especially if they stock the Project as well.

P.S. you don't need the USB version.

 

[Alin.C]

Thanks for the reply.

You are right, i am not after the USB capability. I want to buy the phono version of essential II because it has the built in pre-amp so i don't have to buy a separate pre-amp. And i was also thinking of buying a set of active speakers so i don't have to buy an amp.

Unfortunately where i live there are no shops selling the pro-ject essential. I will buy it online.

Can you recommend some good active speakers that i can hook directly to the turntable? That are in the same price range as the Q Acoustics 3020.

 

[Al ears]

Thanks for the reply.

You are right, i am not after the USB capability. I want to buy the phono version of essential II because it has the built in pre-amp so i don't have to buy a separate pre-amp. And i was also thinking of buying a set of active speakers so i don't have to buy an amp.

Unfortunately where i live there are no shops selling the pro-ject essential. I will buy it online.

Can you recommend some good active speakers that i can hook directly to the turntable? That are in the same price range as the Q Acoustics 3020.

I am not sure you can do it that way. You need a volume control in the loop somewhere. So a preamp of some kind is necessary.

Perhaps someone more familiar with active speakers can assist.

P.S.. it is not advisable to try vinyl on the cheap, unless you already have a sizeable collection.