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Just got back in the vinyl community

It has been years since my last vinyl memory. Glad technology has been improved and cost of good quality components are more affordable nowadays. Just gone through the websites and YouTube channels, I have finally assembled my vinyl system at my budget. Got everything online and received them at my doorstep. Put everything together after work and get everything going on my day off. After extensive research and price checking, I have settled on the following components:

1. Speakers: a pair of 12th generation Uni-Q driver array KEF R3 speakers in my favorite glossy white finish.

2. Amplifier: Audiolab 6000A integrated amplifier in black finish (I can only budget it for integrated amplifier).

3. Source: Rega Planar 2 turntable In glossy white finish to match my speakers. However, I did upgrade the standard Carbon MM cartridge to the in house Exact MK2 MM cartridge to max out the potential along with Pro Ject Tube Box S2 phono stage (still in back order ETA in July).

So far playing everything on Audiolab built in phono stage with good results. Expecting improvement over Tube phono stage in July arrival. 
 

Any recommendations on the next upgrade? I can plan ahead on my budget. Thanks. 

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4afsanakhan
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Hi SFVolvo. I am in a position to offer you an excellent recommendation, given your limitation on budget.

This little phono stage is crazy good for the money, especially used. It won’t have the same insight vis a vis texture, inner detail, scale, staging and overall refinement of a great tube phono stage. However this little box is so enjoyable, and offers tremendous dynamics and excitement for the money. The Lehmann Black Cube SE made in Germany; . Buy used - a real bargain for around $400.

 

 

 

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