Can I assemble a decent system out of these components


Hi -

I recently inherited my dad's stereo system and record collection. His system evolved over time and he kept nearly all the vintage stuff so I had a lot to sort through. I sold some of the really high spec stuff (Pass amps, Thiel CS7s, etc...) as I could never have done them justice. I'd love to make a workable system out of some of what is left for myself, mainly as a way to remember him. This means have a workable turntable. So what I'm asking here is (a) can I assemble a workable system out of the following and (b) does it make sense or would it be better to sell the components for something a bit easier to set up and maintain.

Here's what I have to work with (assume all necessary cables and power supplies are available...):

Turntable: VPI HW 19 mk IV with TNT upgrade, a SME series IV magnesium Tone Arm and a genesis 2000 sigma m cartridge.

Amps:

  1. Classe Cap 101
  2. Acoustic Research integrated amp

Pre-amp: Audio Research PH3

Related: NAD m10, NAD m50.2, bluesound node

Speakers (all pairs)

  1. Maggie mg-iic (probably not workable in my space but beautiful)
  2. Aerial acoustics model 5
  3. Pulse 2i
  4. Some thiel SCS2 and subs

For the moment, I'd happily set something up that connects the turntable to the NAD or node stuff to play through wireless speakers, if possible. I get that that isn't the nicest way to play the records and probably is a bit of a waste of the VPI. So some of what I'm asking is whether it is worth trading down or not on the VPI.

jrhalket

Don’t sell, trade the gear. It’s good stuff- especially the turntable and arm.  Most likely some good vinyl.  Try setting up a system and enjoy it for a year. Then, decide if you enjoy it enough to keep it. 
Where do you live?

 Are there any audiophiles in your area- clubs, meetings, etc? Any audiophile buddies who hung with your dad? Perhaps you can get some advice from them?

Youtube might have videos about your specific pieces and set up advice. 
Of course, you can ask questions on this forum. 
Enjoy the music. 

Thanks for the great advice. I will have to learn a bit about leveling, tracking force, etc...

My dad always had great help from Tom Altobello at Woodbridge Stereo in NJ. 

Too bad the Maggies don't work for you. That's automatic magic. Nice stuff though!