Just retired and want to get back to vinyl listening


I'm reeducating myself.... after years of no TT and focusing on just stereo listening.. I had a some early Klipsch Hersey’s and some GENESIS speakers pair with Yamaha receiver and low end turntable 30-40 years ago -- I can afford a higher end setup this days -- so what are thoughts on pairing a luxman l-550axII with Klipsch cornwalls?

I like the Herseys for music in the day.. cornwalls seem to be larger herseys but may well need audtion some of the tower types folks seem to tout..

I still thinking on TT -- but may get a VPI scout or prime -- thinking through the cartridge choices and other things is still a serious education -- recc?

music taster are varied -- jazz to singer vocalist miles davis - linda Ronstadt and a host of others for vocal musics and instruments- soft rock of the 70-80s- to some classical

thoughts -- looking to 15-20K for the refit for stereo listening - but could stretch some if I like the setup

steventoney

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 I want to echo what Reubent said about your room. You want to look at your room just like a component. You can put a $20K system in a badly set up room and it will sound awfull. You can take a $5K system and put it in a properly set up room and it will sound like a dream. Do some reading about room set up. Also, u want a high current amp, not to play at high volumes necessarily, but to be able to reproduce your sound, without clipping. An overdriven amp will make your music sound harsh. Also invest in a good cartridge. After all, that's where the music starts. If u don't have a good front end, it won't much matter what components u use after that. You can buy good used equipment on this sight, as well as others, after u find what u want. Look for someone that has a high satisfaction score. Good luck.