Advice wanted


I am a music lover, but not an audiophile. I have an old KLH Model 20 (AM/FM/Phono with KLH floor speaker) that recently died - one channel has died, as well as the turntable. I am looking to put together a new system. I want a 2 channel system, since I expect to never want 5 channel, multi-room sound.

I want to keep the KLH speakers because I think they are good enough for my purposes. Altough I would prefer to have a system with a remote, I have been thinking about getting a Marantz 2270 on eBay. For a CD player, I have wondered about getting a Sony SCD-C222ES at eBay and using it solely for 2 channel purposes. I have no idea what kind of turnable to get, but I have a lot of records that I want to continue playing.

I'm sure it is obvious that (1) I don't know what I am doing, (2) I don't know what components would be well matched into a compatible system, (3) my taste and budget are not in the direction of a sophisticated, complex, exotic, or expensive solution. I want a system that will be a pleasure to listen to good music on. I will welcome all suggestions about how to proceed, no matter is what direction, or how different they may be with my current thinking.

Thank you in advance for your good advice and suggestions.
jgold0016

Showing 6 responses by phasecorrect

For a cheap TT...check audioadvisor.com...they Carry MusicHall...which has an entry level table for $200 with Cartridge...I wouldnt waste my time on a used table....there is too much risk
Thsalmon...great suggestions...I personally wouldnt bother with the vintage Marantz piece...these are more "collectors items" these days...and as such...their prices are pretty inflated in relation for what u get in sound performance(not to mention the risk involved)...the Linn comb Thsalmon suggested is both hi-quality and affordable...around $800 used...which includes amp and world class cd player...add the Rega turntable and the little Linn speakers... and be prepared to have your jaw hit the floor...this will embarrass many "higher end" systems...and I hate to be this blunt...pull the pants down on your old system...
Also..if funds are tight...the original regal Planet cd player for $300 used and an older intergrated by creek,rotel,nad,etc which has a phono stage...again around $300 used...but still...the suggestion of the Linn combo for just a little more is a great idea...Im looking into to getting one myself...good luck!
I also know Sean is a fan of the Castle Richmond monitors...as am I...they dont have alot of bass...but being an "old school" British speaker...they have that very open and full midrange...which makes them sound bigger than they look...for around $300 used/$500 new...they are a great bargain...and pretty forgiving...which means they would workw well when playing records...
The Linn classik appears on this site with some frequency...although u will have to add a phono stage and cables...which will put it closer to a grand...and if u are serious about the Linn...I would upgrade your speakers...