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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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lalitk
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@steventoney,

Congratulations on your retirement!

While you’re out and about auditioning components, may I suggest to audition the Audio Research GSi75....

http://www.audioresearch.com/en-us/products/integrated-amplifiers/gsi75

Cheers!
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@steventoney,

The tube replacement would be around $300.00. If you're patient, you may find one around $10K. 

I realized it's on the other end of the spectrum but I wanted you to hear before you pull a plug anything else.  

PS: You can thank me later 😊


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@greginnh & @whart

I wholeheartedly echo your last post’s ~ been there done that.  

You're not alone with this 'MAJOR'problem. Many of us always looking for ways to push the performance of your existing gear. It's a uncurable disease :-)
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"No, don’t go to RMAF - you may like too much what you cannot and never will be able to afford"

@inna ~ Someone who’s out of the game for a good while and you advise them to stay away from attending the largest consumer audio and home entertainment show in North America???

I have been attending the audio shows for last couple of years and they are great place to catch up on variety of current topics and latest trends in the audio industry. The electronics / speakers / cables ranging from $2500 - $100K. Where else one would find products from 400 plus companies under one roof.

I strongly recommend anyone to attend these shows before they make any sizable investment in a audio system.


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