Yes, she’s in Tokyo and we got back to the US yesterday. But my son told her I’m a guru. US and Euro equipment can be more expensive in Tokyo compared to the source countries.
Complete vinyl system, TT to speakers, for $1500?
We just returned from a 2-week visit to our son who lives in Tokyo. While there, we met a nice young woman who told me she would like to acquire an audio system with the express intent of playing LPs in her apartment. Her budget is $1500 or less, as noted. It's been years since I ever had to think in such budget terms, and when I did think about a $1500 system, it was back in the 70s when you could really buy something decent for that total amount. (You could also buy a car for only a little bit more.) So, I am here for advice; she needs TT, tonearm, cartridge, phono stage, amplifier, and speakers. Thanks.
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@lewm really good of you to help out! Partially based on my own experience, Fluance might be just the ticket. I have the Fluance RT85 outfitted with AT VM750SH cartidge and it's quite good. [Sold the stock Ortofon 2M Blue, which is more than adequate in its own right.] In terms of the young woman's wants, Fluance caters to just that market. They have several systems coming in well below her budget - with enough leftover to pick up some good vinyl. Not sure about shipping from Canada to Tokyo. Check these out: https://www.fluance.com/turntable-speaker-systems All the best! |
There are Two Vendors based in Japan in the Links, in general used equipment is for sale. It does look like a decent system can be presented as a option when selecting items from either Vendor ot both of the Vendors.
https://www.fromjapan.co.jp/japan/en/item/search/%2Anull%2A/Al_10_Yh_N_N_N_0A00ja00_N/xclad10914 https://www.fromjapan.co.jp/japan/en/item/search/%2Anull%2A/Al_10_Yh_N_N_N_0A00ja00_N/yuasazidousya |
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