System Advice


Hi all, 

I have Totem Skylite speakers (which I love!) and am looking to rebuild the rest of the system for $1500-$2000: turntable and amp/pre-amp or integrated amp. 

Any ideas? I'm open to used equipment if need be, too.

Thanks!

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Showing 1 response by mswale

$1k for a integrated, and $1k for a TT. Would go the used route. 

Figure out what things you need and what things you want. That should help you figure out what to buy. With used, you are stuck with what is available. 

1. Power (watts)

2. internal pre-amp (MC or MM&MC?)

3. internal DAC, streaming, or nothing

4. remote control?

5. size, where will it live, does it have proper ventilation?

6. EQ, room correction, tone controls

On the TT

1. size, do you have a space for it

2. MM or MC

3. Full auto, full manual, or in-between?

4. belt drive, direct, idler?

5. arm type, ease of use/setup

6. headhshell?