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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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Welcome back. I did the same about 5 years ago after leaving vinyl for over 35 years. 

You have a nice basic system as a starting point. I would simply relax and enjoy it. Carefully listen and find the weak areas over time you want to improve.

Buy records.

Soon enough, let your ears tell you what you want to improve upon.

But, if it does stick, be aware, an ever improving vinyl rig can become a deep ‘rabbit  hole’. In 5 years I have spent much more to improve my system than I ever imagined I would, and it’s been all worth it. It didn’t take me long after dragging my old turntable out of the basement 5 years ago that I knew it was, indeed, magical vs digital I had become accustomed to for so long. And now, much more so. But it takes another level of cash.

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