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Need Advice: Setting up a basic analog system

Hello, newbie here, I just inherited a Technics SL1200mk2 w an Orsonic headshell w an AT31E cartridge; and a Mark Levinson LNP-2 Preamp. I am now planning on setting up a basic system to listen to my old vinyl. I've been going thru the forums and websites and I'm planning on getting an Adcom 535 power amp, Polk Audio RTi 1A speakers and maybe a TCC TC-760LC phono preamp. Was also toying with the idea of getting a new phono cart like the Audio Technica AT95e or the Shure M97, or maybe even a budget tube amp.

I am after a decent analog setup, something like a basic audiophile system (budget). My listening room is probably 10' x 12'. I would appreciate your inputs, comments, suggestions. Cheers!
monako
hdm
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For around $200 Ortofon 2M Blue and Nagaoka MP150 are two that come to mind. Kind of a loaded question and you'll get lots of opinions.

The Nagaoka might be a very good match, though, with that arm and what is probably a heavier headshell than the original stock Technics shell.
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mofimadness
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I really like the Audio Technica AT150MLX. I have one on my Oracle and it's wonderful. The Denon DL-160, (high output MC) is really nice for the price.
monako OP
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Thank you guys for all your inputs. With all the possible choices, the wallet will have to dictate my choice at this time =)

Any suggestions regarding my choices for the power amp and speakers? Again I'm sure that there will be a mountain of opinions, but all will be appreciated.
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rauliruegas
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Dear Monako: Here you can read almost everything about your ML full fuction preamp:

http://www.marklev.com/LNP2/index.html

Regards and enjoy the music,
raul.
monako OP
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Hi Raul, thanks for the link, appreciate it.

Cheers!
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