I would acquire a Quad 405 amp and a Quad 33 preamp, then rebuild them and add the DC/delay option offered by Dada. For a turntable, a Technics SL-7 and some P-mount Ortofon cartridge or a Thorens TD-150 or the like and an Ortofon M2 Blue. Speakers are a challenge. The budget would probably not allow AR-LST's, but maybe AR-3a's or that failing, Dynaco A-25's. I'd make my own cables as I have always done.Note: I have done the amp and preamp rebuilds and they perform very well in my current system.
If your were to assemble a vintage system ?
Let’s say you were going to put together a vintage system and your source was primarily vinyl. Your price limit is $1500. What would it be?
Make it as musical as possible. Super detail or thunderous bass isn’t going to be very high on the list. My first thought would be a 70’s Marantz receiver (50ish wpc is more than adequate) an 80’s AR table, and any iteration of a Vandersteen 2C that didn’t bust the budget.
Could easily also swap in a Pioneer SX750 instead of a Marantz.
Cartridge? Not sure- might actually go with something modern/current. AT or Nagaoka
what would you put together?
Make it as musical as possible. Super detail or thunderous bass isn’t going to be very high on the list. My first thought would be a 70’s Marantz receiver (50ish wpc is more than adequate) an 80’s AR table, and any iteration of a Vandersteen 2C that didn’t bust the budget.
Could easily also swap in a Pioneer SX750 instead of a Marantz.
Cartridge? Not sure- might actually go with something modern/current. AT or Nagaoka
what would you put together?