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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
lewm OP
12,483 posts
 

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.

chocaholic
189 posts
 

Honestly, a vintage receiver or integrated (like Sansui) with an MM phono input could be had for a few hundred. With older used gear it could be done.

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brewerslaw
35 posts
 

Pro-Ject Colourful Audio System would be a reasonable all-in-one choice around that budget.  Otherwise, probably buying used piecemeal.

rfauto
8 posts
 

I just uploaded a similar post.  I'm looking for an inexpensive system for my girlfriend here in the USA.  I'm leaning towards a stock Rega Planar 1 and a refurbished Peachtree Audio Nova 150 so she can use the MM internal phono stage.  I already have a set of Focal Aria 906 that she can have.  

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mountz
132 posts
 

Sony offers a Bluetooth TT (PS-LX310BT Turntable with Bluetooth® connectivity $200) that is decent for a novice and pairs directly with a Ultimate Ears HYPERBOOM ($400) and could be shipped new to Japan for under $1500.

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