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System advice

Hello everyone and a merry Christmas to you!

So, I thought I could answer to myself but whenever someone from the outside asking for advice I doubt my own expertise. So I’m throwing it out to you.

My brother-in-law wants a good system for a vinyl setup through what he listen to singer songwriters like Barbra streisand, Barry Manilow and similar artist. His budget is $3,000.

I’m thinking magnapan 1.7, Schitt Ragnarok 2 and Rega RP1 with the crap  Manny the phono stage. Used and new I can get this on a 3000. But I might overlooking something? He’s not at this stage that deep into listening to audiophilia asI am so I’m not really worried about picking the wrong thing? If many thanks for all your help. Throughout the years.

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llg98ljk
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For his musical tastes, I would recommend a Bose table radio. :)

Just kidding! Happy holidays.

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coralkong
597 posts
 

Magnepans want power. LOTS of power. Not sure the Schiit is going to cut it. 

Also, the Maggies take up space. LOTS of space. Not everyone is going to want that kind of commitment.

I'd probably opt for either 1.) change the speakers (Klipsch Heresy, perhaps? or something more efficient than the Magnepans), or 2.) A much more powerful amplifier.

I'm not a vinyl guy, so I can't comment on the TT or Phono Stage.

JM2CW.

 

mesch
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I think one can put together a very nice sounding system for $3000.

My thoughts toward accomplishing this: 1)Stay away for speakers that are difficult to drive. Think quality over quantity power. 2) Purchase a line level integrated amplifier. Purchase this component used. 3) With vinyl the TT, arm and cartridge contribute greatly to the presentation. Stay with a MM cartridge and phonostage.  I would allot at least 1/3 of budget to these components. Used is also a good option for phonostage.

More information as to room size and listening habits would prove beneficial towards getting more specific recommendations., 

 

 

 

 

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