Just retired and want to get back to vinyl listening
The permutations are endless but this rig might suit your needs. Speakers: http://www.tektondesign.com/double-impact.html Turntable: VPI Prime Turntable Phono amp: Croft RIAA tube Cartridge: Nagaoka MP500 Amp: Line Magnetic Audio LM-518IA integrated http://www.toneimports.com/ |
as noted -- I’m reeducating and will go to some shops around here if possible before my move -- I set the budget to get input and to shop for the redo of new stereo - mainly vinyl listening setup to enjoy these "golden years" -- I get it that my old experience from my "poorer" 70’s and 80’s days is ancient history - hence the education for today I will be buying the setup after my move to Spokane WA as noted in another thread -- it seems many places have limited choice on shops to audition things I like the retro look of the luxman integrated amps -- if that helps a bit on me going somewhat retro here - they have a good rep it seems and have a decent starter phone stage built in it seems - I could bypass this later with separate phone stage as I learn -- other choices? I'm not about massively loud volumes -- just clear - musical - voice and instrument separation decent soundstage for a moderate sized room -- not really a large room thanks all for the feedback |
There are good reasons to go to numerous dealers and try to piece together your system.
The tough thing about starting from scratch is it's so hard to try out components at dealers because there are fewer than 10, 20, 30 years ago. It could be really hard to go hear the Luxman with Cornwalls together. But, the good news is you can audition them in your own space, which is ideal as you can hear them together where they will sit. You could, for example, buy the Luxman (say L550 @ $5500) (they are superb amps) and get a new Technics 1200, and the Cornwalls. (~$4k) and jump right in. Many Luxman's have very decent (if not really, really good) phono preamps so you'd be good to go out of the gate. You could certainly buy the Luxman at a vendor like Musicdirect.com that offers no questions asked returns. Crutchfield may sell the Cornwalls with a fantastic return policy too. Full disclosure: I have the Technics 1200 GAE and it's superb--but most owners of their own gear say that. It's built like a tank, is not prone to footfall noise, and is a dream to set up and operate. |
not necessary -- but I’m fairly sure I want integrated amp of very good quality versus separates in my starting setup -- I put out some thoughts as a starting discussion to see where the conversation went to help give me some ideas... given where I’m moving to -- I’m expect I’ll have to order online - whether new or used.. another data point -- I did visit a friends home recently -- that retired from my same office recently and he had a VPI scout - audio research pre and amp- some home built speakers and separate phone stage -- He is one that pointed me at this site and has sold and bought here -- . I did decide then I wanted an integrated amp highly rated a - a/b amp for just fewer pieces as a start... hence the insertion of the luxman strawman thanks |
