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Setting up an audio system

I am a new member. I haven't listened to music in some time and am going to set up a system . I'm trying to balance price versus performance and I'm not sure if I've allocated properly. Currently what I've put together is B&W 802 D speakers , either a Cambridge Audio Azur 851 A or a Rogue Cronus magna amplifier , a Marantz CD 6005 CD player and a Audio Technica LP 120 vinyl player. Obviously the cost declines from speakers on down. My thoughts are that I can always upgrade the CD player and turntable later . I would appreciate the members advice about my choices and should I be considering other equipment . I understand now I need to actually audition the equipment. Thanks for your help.
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wolf_garcia
6,695 posts
 
Two options: Take piles of time auditioning various things and make well thought out decisions regarding the compatibility of the components and how they will work with your music preferences, room size, refined esthetic sense, flannel shirt collection, and personal hygiene schedule...or buy decent stuff and start having fun. By the way, regardless of which option you choose, if you become trapped in the life if the Audiophiliac you're gonna change all of it anyway.
mesch
3,481 posts
 
Wolf, My personal problem with the latter portion of option 1 is that I often pay more attention to what I put in the CD tray than what shirt I put on and often listen while forgetting to floss. :-).
mikirob
955 posts
 
I'm surprised you haven't dusted off the old Luxman receiver to hear how it performs today. Also surprised no one else has mentioned to give it a try. Best of luck in all your audio endeavor. Enjoy retirement. Have fun.
wolf_garcia
6,695 posts
 
Mesch...any issue regarding paying too much attention to what you put in your CD tray is obviated by a simple solution: Only put CDs in the tray. Also never underestimate the value of proper clothing while listening to music...my butler dresses me appropriately...Tux for opera, smoking jacket for classical, beret for jazz...I understand not flossing when listening as the little food bits can fly out and lodge in the tube sockets and vinyl grooves, but can be collected later and used as meat loaf filler.
saki70
907 posts
 
Mikirob ;
Great philes think alike . I suggested , above , to put together a system with what he has and see how it works out !

Making2 ;
Another option is to go out and listen to all of the different systems that you can . Then , when you find one that pleases you and that you would spend money on , do it . Copy that system . And be nice , buy at least one piece from that vendor . I would suggest speakers as they are the most iffy to ship around the country .

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