I agree with the the posters above. Youre at the stage of system development where it is advisable to spend every additional dollar on quality rather than features. A simple, synergistically chosen - two speakers, integrated amp & source - combo is how I would go.
Audiophilia Newbie Looking to Expand System
Hello Everyone,
I am a newbie to Sterephile equipment and I wanted to get advice on some possible Speakers and maybe an amp or receiver. Here is the equipment I have so far:
Pioneer PL-514 modified with some insulation upgrades and a Shure V-15 3 with Ed Saunders Needle.
Pioneer BDP-51FD Blu-Ray player (it has 4 Wolfson DAC's)
Sony STR-DA1E 5.1 Channel Receive running 2 Pansonic bookshelfs in stereo and a center and 2 rear surround Sony's (All horrid speakers).
Polk Audio RM1000W 10" subwoofer (no amp yet).
Cables:
DH Labs Silver BL-1 (Silver over copper)
Zu Audio Oxyfuel
HomeGrown Audio Super Silver (Pure silver)
BlueJeansCable Belden with Canare connectors.
I am debating whether to just leave the 5.1 Channel Receiver and get a good stereo amp for the Turntable that I can also run a SACD transport on. I would love to get a Tube amp but unfortunately all of them seem to be stratospheric in price. My price range is in the $100-$200 range I want something used that's not been outsourced to a developing country (AKA Made in Europe, USA, or Japan).
I have seen many B&K receivers sell in this range and I really like the Onkyo TX-NR5000E although I have yet to see one used anywhere. Another option is a Marantz SR 8000 or 9000. So these might be an option but I don't know how much of a sound difference they would give.
As far as speakers go I have seen many on craigslist for the $100-200 range, especially Polk Audio. Any recommendations as far as speakers? I want them to be aesthetically pleasing as well as for them to sound good.
Any advice you can give this newbie would be great. I have been reading Good Sound by Laura Dearbourne and it has really been an eye opener for me! Thank you all in advance and I am very much looking forward to all your replies.
I am a newbie to Sterephile equipment and I wanted to get advice on some possible Speakers and maybe an amp or receiver. Here is the equipment I have so far:
Pioneer PL-514 modified with some insulation upgrades and a Shure V-15 3 with Ed Saunders Needle.
Pioneer BDP-51FD Blu-Ray player (it has 4 Wolfson DAC's)
Sony STR-DA1E 5.1 Channel Receive running 2 Pansonic bookshelfs in stereo and a center and 2 rear surround Sony's (All horrid speakers).
Polk Audio RM1000W 10" subwoofer (no amp yet).
Cables:
DH Labs Silver BL-1 (Silver over copper)
Zu Audio Oxyfuel
HomeGrown Audio Super Silver (Pure silver)
BlueJeansCable Belden with Canare connectors.
I am debating whether to just leave the 5.1 Channel Receiver and get a good stereo amp for the Turntable that I can also run a SACD transport on. I would love to get a Tube amp but unfortunately all of them seem to be stratospheric in price. My price range is in the $100-$200 range I want something used that's not been outsourced to a developing country (AKA Made in Europe, USA, or Japan).
I have seen many B&K receivers sell in this range and I really like the Onkyo TX-NR5000E although I have yet to see one used anywhere. Another option is a Marantz SR 8000 or 9000. So these might be an option but I don't know how much of a sound difference they would give.
As far as speakers go I have seen many on craigslist for the $100-200 range, especially Polk Audio. Any recommendations as far as speakers? I want them to be aesthetically pleasing as well as for them to sound good.
Any advice you can give this newbie would be great. I have been reading Good Sound by Laura Dearbourne and it has really been an eye opener for me! Thank you all in advance and I am very much looking forward to all your replies.