I'm fairly new to this hobby also but please allow me to pass on some advice I received from . a serious audiophile and good friend. He told me that he has spent probably $50,000.00 over the years, buying, selling, trading, upgrading, etc. Of course his present system is terrific. He then said that if he could start all over again, he could put together a system just as good, maybe better for about $10,000.00. Although my friend probably had fun along the way, I took that to mean that it may be a good idea to research, take your time, get some good advice on this site, and purchase wisely. Good luck.
Need advice
Hi,
I am fairly new to the audio world and am putting together a system based on my budget. I have an Ikura TT, Rotel RA-1570 intg amp, Marantz CD60006, Martin Logan 700 powered sub. I am 57 and listen to a broad spectrum of music. My budget for speaks is 1000 or less. This time of year affords me more deals in the sense that some 1500 speaker pairs on half off. I have been pointed towards;
Q Acoustics 3050i
ELAC Uni-fi UF5
I have been pointed towards Fluance, Pioneer and blah blah blah. I have educated myself on sensitivity, impedance, neutrality, etc. My Rotel will easily accomodate 4 ohms.
Pls help with any other suggestions...I am just OVERWHELMED with the shear volume of choices and opinions.
Thanks in advance.
M
I am fairly new to the audio world and am putting together a system based on my budget. I have an Ikura TT, Rotel RA-1570 intg amp, Marantz CD60006, Martin Logan 700 powered sub. I am 57 and listen to a broad spectrum of music. My budget for speaks is 1000 or less. This time of year affords me more deals in the sense that some 1500 speaker pairs on half off. I have been pointed towards;
Q Acoustics 3050i
ELAC Uni-fi UF5
I have been pointed towards Fluance, Pioneer and blah blah blah. I have educated myself on sensitivity, impedance, neutrality, etc. My Rotel will easily accomodate 4 ohms.
Pls help with any other suggestions...I am just OVERWHELMED with the shear volume of choices and opinions.
Thanks in advance.
M