For an apartment I like the idea of stand mount speakers. This approach sends less music to neighbors.
I agree that with a $5000 budget you can put together a very nice system. Are you willing to purchase some items used?
For the same sound quality, vinyl is more expensive that digital. Which is most important?
I would limit my choices of speakers that would play well with 50-80wpc into a medium size room. What is room size?
Consider integrated amplifiers. There are many that have both internal DACs and phonostages. A great way to get started within budget. If desired an external DAC or phonostage can be added at a later date as funds become available.
Select speakers that have reasonable sensitivity and not difficult to drive impedance wise (therefore fitting the 50-80wpc power restriction).
Well, I need to get a bird on, happy Thanksgiving!
I agree that with a $5000 budget you can put together a very nice system. Are you willing to purchase some items used?
For the same sound quality, vinyl is more expensive that digital. Which is most important?
I would limit my choices of speakers that would play well with 50-80wpc into a medium size room. What is room size?
Consider integrated amplifiers. There are many that have both internal DACs and phonostages. A great way to get started within budget. If desired an external DAC or phonostage can be added at a later date as funds become available.
Select speakers that have reasonable sensitivity and not difficult to drive impedance wise (therefore fitting the 50-80wpc power restriction).
Well, I need to get a bird on, happy Thanksgiving!