Here is another basic active speaker option: Fram Audio out of Poland.
https://fram-audio.com/pl/glosnik/kolumny-midi-120/
https://fram-audio.com/pl/glosnik/kolumny-midi-120/
Building a new system for about 5 grand
Here is another basic active speaker option: Fram Audio out of Poland. https://fram-audio.com/pl/glosnik/kolumny-midi-120/ |
Given the info you provided, with digital being the primary source over vinyl, I would: 1)Identify a short list of speakers that are not difficult to drive, having a sensitivity of 87dB or greater and true 6-8 ohm impedance. I would allocate $1500-$2000 to these. 2)Purchase a quality integrated amplifier with a phonostage providing 50-100wpc depending on the speaker chosen. Amplifier/speaker synergy is important. $1000-$1500. 3)Purchase a DAC that would support a transport (the Cambridge or Audiolab are good choices) and a streamer (also possibly your TV/Blueray). $500-$800. 4)Purchase a TT/Arm/Cartridge (possiblyProJect or Rega) with the thought to upgrade cartridge at a later date. As transducers, the speakers and the cartridge has greatest impact on the character of a system. $500-$1000. 5)Purchase cables from BlueJean Cable Company. ~$500 Total system price range herein is $4000- $5800 leaving considerable flexibility. When it comes to integrated amplifiers they can be found with internal DACs and phonostages or without either or both. Budgets for these components can be combined if space or cabling is a concern. There are many threads on AG on each of these topics. I would suggest researching these. You may wish to start ones specific to your case thereafter. Good luck on your quest and please keep us posted. |
Hi, @anton99 it is not clear if you want as a primary source a TT or a CD player. Taking the asssumption that you need a CD player i would have a look at the following, all brand new: Speakers-Wharfedale Lintons plus their stands, a Rega Apollo CD player and an Exposure amp 3010, sell whatever you do not need and buy Audioquest cabling. If you want more a TT then a VPI or a Rega would be perfect in place of the CD as you have already one. |