First time posting to the Forum. Good day all!
I'm hoping to garner sound (pun intended) setup advice for my first analog/2 channel system. I have a robust A/V platform, but am aching to take advantage of a bequeathed, 500+ LP collection that has recently come into my possession. My budget is limited (I'd like to target < $3K), and so too is the listening space (I live in condo in Washington, DC). First up, the space:
Living room/bay-window alcove that measures approximately 15 ft x 13 ft. Eames easy chair, hardwood floors, and a generously sized turkish rug. That's it. That's the space where I'll be doing my listening. Large, 3 panel bay windows are the centerpiece.
Equipment:
I'm a bit of loss in this department. I know I'll need speakers and a turntable. What's next, the drive of the system, is where I'm totally confounded. Given my cash constraints I assume I'll need a capable Integrated Amp that has, preferably, a dedicated phono input. I realize that it may not be an option, so having a separate phono stage is fine as long as it keeps me in my price range. I already posses an OPPO BDP-103 SACD, so I'm good to go in that arena. Integrated Amps I've been considering:
* NAD C-316BEE -or- 326BEE
* Marantz PM-5004
* Outlaw Audio RR2150
That's as far as I got before being overwhelmed. Next up, speakers and a turntable. Not even sure where to begin.
Thank you, in advance, for any and all help.
Stu
First time posting to the Forum. Good day all!
I'm hoping to garner sound (pun intended) setup advice for my first analog/2 channel system. I have a robust A/V platform, but am aching to take advantage of a bequeathed, 500+ LP collection that has recently come into my possession. My budget is limited (I'd like to target < $3K), and so too is the listening space (I live in condo in Washington, DC). First up, the space:
Living room/bay-window alcove that measures approximately 15 ft x 13 ft. Eames easy chair, hardwood floors, and a generously sized turkish rug. That's it. That's the space where I'll be doing my listening. Large, 3 panel bay windows are the centerpiece.
Equipment:
I'm a bit of loss in this department. I know I'll need speakers and a turntable. What's next, the drive of the system, is where I'm totally confounded. Given my cash constraints I assume I'll need a capable Integrated Amp that has, preferably, a dedicated phono input. I realize that it may not be an option, so having a separate phono stage is fine as long as it keeps me in my price range. I already posses an OPPO BDP-103 SACD, so I'm good to go in that arena. Integrated Amps I've been considering:
* NAD C-316BEE -or- 326BEE
* Marantz PM-5004
* Outlaw Audio RR2150
That's as far as I got before being overwhelmed. Next up, speakers and a turntable. Not even sure where to begin.
Thank you, in advance, for any and all help.
Stu