Would Appreciate Advice Before I Buy


Greetings and thanks in advance for any and all assistance. I am re-entering the vinyl world in my 60s, now that I have enough time to give to that approach and a little bit of money to spend on components that will help me to enjoy the music I like.

I am only wanting to spend in the neighborhood of $2,000 - $4,000. I realize that's a relatively small outlay, but I also gather that there are good options at almost every price point. Here is what I am contemplating - I would welcome comments. Am I missing something? Will these components "play well" together?

  • Schiit Ragnarok-2 integrated amplifier (fully-loaded)
  • Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO turntable 
  • Klipsch RP-600M speakers
  • Bose Quiet Comfort headphones (already own these and would use if I can)
I like a variety of music styles: classical, pop/rock, big band, jazz, a little blues and other. I am not a terribly demanding listener, but I think I can hear the difference between great sound and mediocre sound. My room is a currently open large rectangular "bonus room" upstairs in a new home. I can adapt (sub-divide, other) that room over time to improve sonics.

My first vinyl purchase is a set of the Franklin Mint "Greatest Jazz Recordings..." in, well, mint condition that I was able to get very inexpensively at an estate sale this past week. I will probably start picking up some of the re-issued Elvis Costello soon as well. 

What do you think? Thanks again.

David
dprendergast
Are the speakers and amp a good match power/sensitivity/impedance wise?

klipsch are bright 
I’m a Jazz fan and using Elac 2.0/6.2 set and a set of EPOS Epic 2 speakers- Just got
Peachtree Nova 150 - unreal match 
I got lucky but did my homework 
call the amplifier manufacturer and ask about speakers compatibility 
I would get a pair of Elac ub52 over the Klipsch unless you are into a horny sound. Watch NRD youtube.
Never heard a Klipsch that didn't fry my ears, The Wharfedale Linton's were so laid back I thought they had fallen over. Of all speakers mention I found Elac's a trifle bright but OK if matched well. If you really like the Klipsch and I know people do  I would suggest Rega Planar 3 turntable with Rega Brio amplifier , better still Rega Elex R would be well worth a listen. If you are listening in close consider Kef IS50's rather than Klipsch, your ears will love you for it.
I tend to agree regarding the ELAC suggestions. I do however, think that you will soon find that the "weak link in the chain" is the PRO-JECT turntable. And of course the cartridge that the PRO-JECT tables usually come supplied with.  And if you are going to be playing a lot of vinyl, for God sake man, get a decent record cleaning "MACHINE". It will make all the difference in the world.  There is one factor that you didn't mention on your component list.  That being "CABLES".? After spending 50 years living with hundreds of audio components and especially cables, I have made several eye opening discoveries in this area. And it doesn't have to mean going out and throw a lot of money at them. If you are interested in further information on this subject, go to lance.c.laws@gmail.com and I will reply.  In the meantime, have fun.
David
Check out Steve Gutenberg on YouTube, he’s recommended systems at different price points, I think he has one in the 2 to 4 thousand dollar range.

Happy Hunting