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Mcintosh integrated Vs amp

I recently bought a technics turntable SL-1300 and want to buy a Mcintosh to go with. I don't know what to look for as I'm a novice in this area (only used to my parents 70's console) My music will eventually play with some speakers in a 12 x 12 room but for now headphones.

I'm budget strapped too and aware I'm going to make some sacrificies with features, but my interest will be limted to playing vinyls. Also, why dwould I want to have an integrated amp that has tone controls?

Thank you for your advice
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donjr
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I agree with Glenfihi. If you save a little more and I'm not talking a lot more, it will pay off. I would buy used. I did and it really paid off. Especially amps. Speakers I'm Leary of buying used speakers unless I can drive to get them. That's just me though.
donjr
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This is a tough question. Tone controls will help if you have problems resulting from your room like too much bass or too much treble. You can use tone controls to correct this for the most part until you figure out how to correct the problem using different placement techniques and correction devices. (If you choose to do so). They can also help with bad recordings. Integrateds have come a long way and are a less expensive alternative to separates. If you really like headphones and think you always will but still want to.play through speakers you should check out the Cary SLI-80 used.
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