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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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jaybecker61
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Congrats on getting back to vinyl! I second the thoughts regarding defining the room first, then speakers, then amplification and finally source components. I sold Klipsch back in the '80's, and in my recollection horns need tubes. If you want value for money, have the space for a large speaker and are willing to venture from the mainstream check out Dennis Murphy's Phil 3:

http://philharmonicaudio.com/phil3.html

i heard these in his D.C. Home driven by a little audio note amp and they are astonishingly good, especially at $3,500 in a standard finish. You can get about any veneer or finish you can imagine on cabinets built by Jim Salk.  He offers a 2-week home trial, though you have to pay shipping. 
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