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.

lewm

Was thinking to help her choose equipment she can just buy in Tokyo.  I was in a major store several times, and I think I did see Fluance there.  I'll check out the availability in Japan.

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

I would think a decent vintage TT (JVC direct drive would be my choice) and cartridge + powered speakers and you still need to come up with a phono pre could be done for around that.  

lewm:

Just checked the price of a Rega Planer 1 Plus in Japan and it was well over 2X the asking price here (USA).

Yikes!

DeKay

Like I said, the prices on US and Euro goods are inflated over there. Price of Reed 3G tonearm was $8800, even taking into account the very favorable exchange rate, yen to USD. As to vintage anything, I think that’s inappropriate for this young woman.