wootx
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So, until now I've been listening to some of the vinyl records I had found at home (my mother's) on an old, probably crappy turntable which is several years old.
Speakers just died the past weekend (after some weird sounds one stopped working).
The amplifier is probably the only thing which is still in working conditions, but whatever.
Needless to say, I'm now looking for some recommendations on what pieces to buy -- keep in mind I don't want any high-level components, since this would be my very first system and I think I need some time to find what I might really enjoy.
As for the turntable, I've read favourable reviews of the Pro-ject Debut III. Most say it's well worth the money. I think this is about 300.
I don't know which of the Regas is in the same range of performance as the Project, but from what I have read here the P3 is pretty much in the bottom of any rankings for any audiophile. Have no idea what price this retails at.
The difference between integrated amplifier and pre-amplifier+amplifier doesn't bother me: I'm going to purchase a IA, unless some of you can really convince me the other solution sounds much better.
I have put my eyes on a NAD entry-level Integrated Amplifier which is around 300. I read some good things about it it has some nice buttons. I might pull my trigger on that one.
Speakers. it looks like they are (should be) the most expensive piece since they let actually you hear sounds. unfortunately, I read up quite a lot about speakers positioning but almost anything about what to keep in mind when choosing speakers.
I have no interest in playing CDs (as of now), but I guess it's all about buying a decent CD player and plugging it in the amplifier. Amirite?
Mind sharing your thoughs/suggestions/experience?
Speakers just died the past weekend (after some weird sounds one stopped working).
The amplifier is probably the only thing which is still in working conditions, but whatever.
Needless to say, I'm now looking for some recommendations on what pieces to buy -- keep in mind I don't want any high-level components, since this would be my very first system and I think I need some time to find what I might really enjoy.
As for the turntable, I've read favourable reviews of the Pro-ject Debut III. Most say it's well worth the money. I think this is about 300.
I don't know which of the Regas is in the same range of performance as the Project, but from what I have read here the P3 is pretty much in the bottom of any rankings for any audiophile. Have no idea what price this retails at.
The difference between integrated amplifier and pre-amplifier+amplifier doesn't bother me: I'm going to purchase a IA, unless some of you can really convince me the other solution sounds much better.
I have put my eyes on a NAD entry-level Integrated Amplifier which is around 300. I read some good things about it it has some nice buttons. I might pull my trigger on that one.
Speakers. it looks like they are (should be) the most expensive piece since they let actually you hear sounds. unfortunately, I read up quite a lot about speakers positioning but almost anything about what to keep in mind when choosing speakers.
I have no interest in playing CDs (as of now), but I guess it's all about buying a decent CD player and plugging it in the amplifier. Amirite?
Mind sharing your thoughs/suggestions/experience?