I have the RP-600M's and they are fantastic speakers....The turntable should be the U-Turn Audio ( made in MA.) with the Ortofon Blue cartridge. The RED comes standard but the Blue ( $100) upgrade is twice the sound quality....
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?
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
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)
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
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This is all welcome advice, and I am grateful. I did check in with Schiit, and they like the package as well, but they did mention that a phono pre-amp might be needed. And from what I can tell, the Pro-Ject would require that. So that's another issue/cost. But I am inclined, based on comments so far, to stick with the Ragnarok-2 and then select a different turntable with a pre-amp built in and an Ortofon cartridge. And I might switch from the Klipsch to the Elac speakers - still thinking about that. David |
Another thought on speakers ( even though my RP600M's punch WAY above their price point and literally disappear when listening....is the new Tekton Troubador...Really unique looking and Jay's fav @ $1000 a pr. Also the Lore Referance on sale at $825 a pr. ...I own Tekton Pendragons and Cannot believe you get That much Music out of them for the amt. they cost. Check out those new Troubadors OR you can't go wrong with the Klipsch. www.tektondesign.com |
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