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Build a TT based set up for $5K

Hi everyone,

I've begun a fun and exhausting search for the "perfect" components to make my Hi Fi system. I've decided to go the turntable /2 channel stereo route.

* I would like to keep the total budget around $5K.
* The TT should be new/near mint.
* I have no problems getting "gently used" amp set up or speakers.
* I generally listen to classic rock, reggae, some classical.

TT candidates:
* VPI Traveller
* Rega P5 or 6?
* any other suggestions?

Amp: Should I go for an integrated amp and get a separate phono stage or are there any good all inclusive amps?

Speakers:
I was looking at some used speakers and came across Atlantic Technology AT1 speakers for around $1800. Any thoughts? Other recommendations are welcome!

I'm a newbie making my first foray into this really complicated and intimidating world (My head is still spinning after reading all the jargon filled reviews). I'm mostly looking to find component combos that have been proven and give me the best value. I would greatly appreciate any help I can get.

Thanks in advance,
Arjun
arjundas

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arjundas OP
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Thanks Sbrown and Zen for your responses.

I was reading the reviews on the Odessey products and it seems like they are really solid and an excellent value for money.

Choices... Choices!
arjundas OP
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Thanks for your great response, this is exactly the kind of input I'm looking for. Any opinion on the Atlantic AT1 speakers I mentioned?

Do you think it would make a big difference to get a dedicated phono stage or should I get a integrated amp with phono like the Maratnz pm5003?

I've been hearing so many great things about the Traveller, that it might be the one I settle on. The "recommended" cart was the grado... is the MC3 turbo a better fit?
arjundas OP
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Any recommendations on speakers that would work well with vinyl? I would mostly be listening to classic rock and some classical. also is it worth it getting a dedicated phono stage or is there an integrated amp that has a phono stage good enough for the $5K system?
arjundas OP
19 posts
 
With respect to the room for the system.... I will be setting it up in the living room. The floor plan is as follows: Living room flows into the kitchen.

The Living room is 16ft X 15ft and Kitchen is 21ft x 15ft.

The Living room has TV @ 12:00, Couch @ 6:00, cabinets and 2 chairs @ 9:00 and the 3:00 side is open to the kitchen. There is no real boundary between the 2 rooms except for a 2 foot wide archway.

The issue is whether I should place speakers facing lengthwise @ 9:00 on either side of the chairs or on either side of the TV @ 12:00.

I don't think I can place them 3 ft from the wall like in dedicated listening rooms. Does this mean I have to go for monitors?
arjundas OP
19 posts
 
I forgot to add the ceiling is 9.5 ft
arjundas OP
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If I place the speakers at 12:00 on either side of the TV, the 3:00 side is essentially open (where the living room flows into the kitchen), would that be a problem?

Thanks for all your input, I learn more every day at this site!
arjundas OP
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I appreciate your input.
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