Hifi, Lofi - Show us What you Listen With…...

[J-IV]

@Crispy-Heron

That’s a great starter budget so you have some options..

For Belt-Drive:
-Rega Planar 2
-Project Evo
-Audio Technica-LP7

Direct-Drive:

• Audio Technica LP120
  -Technics SL1200
  -Thorens TD 402

Whatever money you have left I say you put it into a solid stereo system + preamp system. But that’s for another thread (Hi-fi)

Feel free to message me if you have any other questions. I feel like we can get into a deep rabbit hole with this question haha

[J-IV]

@GraemeE what up dude!
I think you forgot to attach a photo on your post… unless it’s glitching on my end

[Mizmazzle]

Wish I had some good turntable recs. I went all in on vintage gear when I had my vinyl renaissance. I could probably get in on a convo around that side of things.
As mentioned before a Rega or AT is a solid choice to get the records spinning. But most of my turntable and amp/ receiver experience is with old pioneer, Marantz, and Luxman gear.

[goosehd]

@Crispy-Heron @GraemeE @Aetas @68degreesorless @endo @J-IV @Mizmazzle Moved the discussion here.

[GraemeE]

@goosehd

[pechelman]

@Mizmazzle I'm not into vinyl, but I really like Darko's approach to hifi. I know he's done a few tt reviews in the past few years with a focus on pragmatist hifi or something like that. I think he has a website but I've only ever followed him on YouTube. He's got a good ear in my experience when I've listened to some of the same gear and I like that he has a really varied taste in music and isn't snobby about anything. Might be worth seeing what he recommends to help generate a short list for you to look into more.

[endo]

"I'm @goosehd. I solve problems."

[gazza61]

I have about 4 of these naims dotted around the house not as good as separates but not too bad either.

[J-IV]

@Mizmazzle
Honestly, vintage is the way. But that takes time and effort.

[J-IV]

Above all else. Love you @goosehd

[goosehd]

Love all of you guys as well…you keep me working

[endo]

[goosehd]

…and I mean absolutely no disrespect at all. I learn so much by what you guys post on a daily basis and continue to enjoy this place. You really keep this place interesting and thank you for it ️

[SKT]

@Mizmazzle @Crispy-Heron when I decided to get my vinyl back out I picked up an AT LP5. I run it through my Marantz NR1510 (which is actually a home theater receiver but has a phono preamp). Then my dad gifted me a set of SVS Sound Prime bookshelves and matching sub a while back. Anyway, the AT5 turntable has been great and didn’t break the bank. Been pretty happy with this setup but would ultimately like a devoted listening room.

[68degreesorless]

Jazz bar in Sofia has a nice setup

[GraemeE]

@68degreesorless just slightly out of my price range....

[goosehd]

@GraemeE …and mine and 99% of all of us.

[goosehd]

@68degreesorless …but the question is, how did it sound?

[NickD]

If you don't mind shopping secondhand, my set up is Linn Sondek LP12, NAD 3020A, TDL speakers and a Pioneer CD player. It all sounds great and came in well under a grand - although the Linn was by far the most expensive item. My ears aren't good enough to appreciate a really nice set up.

[prpx]

@Crispy-Heron - i have Technics 1200MK7, bought it couple of years ago to run it wirelessly with Sonos Port and streaming it to various sonos speakers i have in my flat.
the setup works far above any of my expectations. It was my first move into modern tech after having old marantz with Jamo speakers for eternity.