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Just retired and want to get back to vinyl listening

I'm reeducating myself.... after years of no TT and focusing on just stereo listening.. I had a some early Klipsch Hersey’s and some GENESIS speakers pair with Yamaha receiver and low end turntable 30-40 years ago -- I can afford a higher end setup this days -- so what are thoughts on pairing a luxman l-550axII with Klipsch cornwalls?

I like the Herseys for music in the day.. cornwalls seem to be larger herseys but may well need audtion some of the tower types folks seem to tout..

I still thinking on TT -- but may get a VPI scout or prime -- thinking through the cartridge choices and other things is still a serious education -- recc?

music taster are varied -- jazz to singer vocalist miles davis - linda Ronstadt and a host of others for vocal musics and instruments- soft rock of the 70-80s- to some classical

thoughts -- looking to 15-20K for the refit for stereo listening - but could stretch some if I like the setup

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inna
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Are you people saying that this Luxman would overall be better than Pass INT-60, phono aside ? I am not familiar with Luxman.
Another theoretical possibility is JM Focal Utopia. It will require tube amplification and well matched cables or it will sound bright.
Something like this or higher:
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/monitors-jm-labs-utopia-alto-be-2017-09-06-speakers
inna
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Rogue and Yamaha won't do - the man is aiming at higher performance level.
steventoney OP
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The Pass integrated is like the accuphase E-600/E-470 in that it seems it would need a phone stage bought separately... all considerations -- all good integrateds
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greginnh
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The Accuphase units only need a phono card that is inserted into the back of the amp.   I think the Pass would need a stand alone phono stage.
steventoney OP
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yes -- card or standalone - would be additional purchase with accuphase -- could go either -- there is also the consider of the 2 slots and the DAC card for some inputs -- but I'm mostly focused here on getting back to vinyl listening.. both luxman and accuphase -- have the "look" I'm after for the retro -- like my old yamaha receiver --  Yamaha and most like brands are not the same today as what I had in the 70's - 80's  --

pretty much decided it will be a class a to a/b integrated typical of the luxman accuphase type styles -- but still open to other suggestions
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