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Bookshelf speakers and record player for Marantz 2245 receiver?

I'm getting a marantz 2245 and looking for recommendations for speakers and a record player to go with it.

I live in Brooklyn and the aptmt isn't huge, so thinking bookshelf speakers, perhaps new.

Thoughts or recommendations?

Thank you!
schadeyacres
johnnyb53
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ebm wrote:
Elac the $500.00 ones sounded great at the price was at a demo in my stereo club by the designer.

ebm, given your affinity for Magicos, I consider that high praise indeed. It's even a 3-way with a coaxial mid/tweet in a very compact (7.87"x12.75"x10.75") enclosure.


johnnyb53
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I think the Rega R1 suggested by akg is one good fit given your amp and room constraints. ... Maybe you could find a used pair, thus saving money for the TT.

Given that the R1 is out of production I think the only ones available are used. The current version is the RX1 at $1295/pair.

Still, the R1s (if you can find them) should be a good match. I like the way Rega speakers sound.
johnnyb53
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For the turntable, unless you stumble onto a killer deal on one of the early '80s upscale Kenwoods, JVCs, Denons, etc., you might be better off with a brand new Pro-Ject Debut Carbon DC. A lot of good sound for $399.
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