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Archelirion
08.24.15 | tl;dr - What speakers do you guys use and would you recommend them? | DominionMM1
08.24.15 | depends on how much you're willing to spend really. my speakers are old b&o s-45's that i snagged off craigslist.
also, I'd recommend avoiding a table with a built- in preamp. you can grab an older quality receiver and it'll sound better. | emester
08.24.15 | I got an overall pretty cheap setup apart from the table itself. Use these for my speakers, but Im probably gonna upgrade to Audioengine Speakers for my home setup.
http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-SP-BS22-LR-Designed-Bookshelf-Loudspeakers/dp/B008NCD2LG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1440431427&sr=8-1&keywords=pioneer+speaker
My even cheaper dorm room set up uses these
http://www.amazon.com/Micca-MB42-Bookshelf-Speakers-Tweeter/dp/B009IUIV4A/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1440431556&sr=8-3&keywords=micca | SCREAM!
08.24.15 | I recommend a different TT tbh
I got everything used off craigslist/kijiji/whatever and it's honestly the best route to go. Be patient, find stuff in your price range and do a bit of research and you'll find something much better than an atlp60 | Frippertronics
08.24.15 | get an LP120 or something vintage instead of a LP60. | SCREAM!
08.24.15 | If anyone cares my current setup is
pioneer pl-255 turntable (30$)
Sherwood S-7100A receiver (70$ but mostly cause I had to pay shipping on this one)
JBL J220 (45$)
Very happy with the setup | GhettoHmbrglr
08.24.15 | don't buy the lp60 [3] save up your money and wait a little longer if you have to | Archelirion
08.24.15 | Thanks for the pointer on the LP60 guys :] Seems like Craigslist is a fairly decent way to go, that and a bit of patience. | SCREAM!
08.24.15 | I mean, as far as new, cheap tt's go the AT-LP60 seems well regarded. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure it'll sound nice and it'll definitely be easy to use.
1. However, a built in preamp simplifies things on your end in the short term but limits you in the long term. Receivers and external preamps can be replaced/upgraded gradually and you can upgrade your setup over time. A built in preamp doesn't allow this.
2. The built in cartridge on the LP60 is another upgrade limitation.
3. The tracking weight isn't ajustable so essentially you have to hope it was done properly in the factory. From what I've read, these kinds of tt's tend to be set a little heavy because it reduces the possibility of skipping, hwoever it also increases wear on records. | SCREAM!
08.24.15 | "Seems like Craigslist is a fairly decent way to go, that and a bit of patience."
I def think so. Also, you may not even need to save up more money since you can find some really good deals sometimes when you look enough. All it takes is patience, persistence and a little luck
Ex from my hoemtown:
http://www.kijiji.ca/v-electronics/ottawa/turntable/1097103886?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true |
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