Hifi system for playing vinyl

[BerkshireBlue]

It's a Linn LK 100 first pic is my leads other pics stock photo.thanks

jesus christ, that's one serious amp, you'll get superb sound out of that with the correct speakers and turn table

 

[Trevor Morley's Tache]

jesus christ, that's one serious amp, you'll get superb sound out of that with the correct speakers and turn table

Juts a point to consider; The amp has 2 line-level inputs (2.2v RMS). This means that any TT will require a phono pre-amp, either built into the TT, or separate. A phono pre-amp significantly boosts the signal from the TT cartridge and also applies RIAA filtering.

 

[Scoobz3]

Re speakers take your choice from here depending upon your budget and whether you want floorstanders and or subs. Active speakers generally outperform passives. On the Passive front you can get some great discount on Revels (which measure very well and are well reviewed) in the UK. For scores on all the speakers in the table below - look at the tone score with and without a sub.

Ranking table of speaker's measurements

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Revel

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RE turntables have a search through these threads again a lot depends on budget.

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The Technic Direct Drive tables are fairly well regarded, failing that go for a Rega

Technics SL 1210GR2 Turntable

Technics ups the ante come December. https://us.technics.com/products/direct-drive-turntable-system-ii-sl-1210gr2

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Search results for query: rega turntables

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If I was going for an amp I would go for D class one - neutral sound and an abundance of power for future upgrades. Something with a Hypex NCX 500 module.
https://apollonaudio.com/product/hypex-ncx500-apollon-mini-stereo-amplifier/

Search results for query: hpex amps

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Nord (UK) and Audiophonics (EU) do similar amps

If you need a phono pre-amp the Cambridge ones measure extremely well

Cambridge Audio Duo Phono Stage Review (Updated)

This is an updated review of the Cambridge Audio Duo phono preamplifier. It is on kind loan from a member and costs US $349. The Duo has a solid build and is attractive to boot for its price. Back panel shows independent sets of inputs for moving magnet and coil cartridges: I like the...

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Again a lot depends on your budget ....

 

[bakerdave76]

jesus christ, that's one serious amp, you'll get superb sound out of that with the correct speakers and turn table

Have a Linn Wakonda to go with it and a Rega palnar 2 . blew up some wharfedale diamond pro , listening to primal scream ,screamadelica, on new year's eve [emoji57]

 

[Aphex]

The linn wakonda is a preamp. Sorry for asking this because I know you aren't stupid!

Are you using it as an amp?

 

[stonerblue]

Have a Linn Wakonda to go with it and a Rega palnar 2 . blew up some wharfedale diamond pro , listening to primal scream ,screamadelica, on new year's eve [emoji57]

We wanna be free. ...

 

[bakerdave76]

The linn wakonda is a preamp. Sorry for asking this because I know you aren't stupid!

Are you using it as an amp?

No

 

[bakerdave76]

We wanna be free. ...

The Budweiser guitar head was from gracelands from the dinner..

 

[Aphex]

No

Fair enough..

 

[Scoobz3]

Don't fall for the '10% of the cost of your system on cables' nonsense. A good connection and a low resistance insulated conductor of sufficient current carrying capacity is more than enough. If 2 cables sound different, one of them is broken.

REcables go with Amazon basics and you wont go far wrong - testing here

Battle of RCA Cables: Mogami, Amazon, Monoprice

This is a review, measurements and comparison of a number of RCA cables from Mogami, Monorpice and Amazon Basics. The first two were kindly provided by a member. This is a subset of the cables tested: And details of each: Monoprice 1.5ft Premium 2 RCA Plug/2 RCA Plug M/M 22AWG Cable -...

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[denislawsbackheel]

Some interesting kit coming up for auction in Macclesfield soon here.

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[stonerblue]

Have you done it yet ?

 

[bakerdave76]

Have you done it yet ?

No my mate give me two speakers to see if it works and it doesn't have blown a channel in the amp , getting it looked at tomorrow.

 

[unicorn]

Some interesting kit coming up for auction in Macclesfield soon here.

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Those prices guides seem very reasonable. I bought my Linn LP12/Naim set up ex-dem 35 years ago and it cost about £5k then, and that kit lasts decades.

 

[Trevor Morley's Tache]

Some interesting kit coming up for auction in Macclesfield soon here.

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Auction Search

auctions.adampartridge.co.uk

Were they pissed when they valued that lot?

A 401 for £200-300???

Also, I'd rip your hand off for a TD125 at £150.

 

[stonerblue]

No my mate give me two speakers to see if it works and it doesn't have blown a channel in the amp , getting it looked at tomorrow.

Bummer

 

[denislawsbackheel]

Were they pissed when they valued that lot?

A 401 for £200-300???

Also, I'd rip your hand off for a TD125 at £150.

Guide prices are to lure you in.
Don’t forget 24% fees on top PLUS VAT on top of that!

 

[bakerdave76]

Bummer

So just pulled all amps out and noticed one lead had come out of the new speakers ,had a mess about and bingo all working ,that saved me a few bob.

 

[Dave Ewing's Back 'eader]

After careful thought and furrowed consideration, and having read every post TWICE, I think if yer gonna play some LP's yer need a record player!

 

[stonerblue]

So just pulled all amps out and noticed one lead had come out of the new speakers ,had a mess about and bingo all working ,that saved me a few bob.View attachment 143270

Great stuff.
I usually put New Order on to test a new system.