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I got a record player as a gift recently and now I need speakers for them :hmm Any recommendations for a reasonable set of amplified speakers for record players. I went looking the other night and had a little sticker shock! Would pay $200 or so for a pair of good speakers but would be happy spending less :cheers

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It's not that simple. What kind of player is it..does it have a line level output or just phono (carridge) level?

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Ah should have put that in the first post! I got a Stanton T62 which has a stereo output

 

http://www.djstore.com/item/decks/stat62.htm

 

B)

According to the tech specs on Stanton's site, the outputs are "phono", which means you probably need a phono preamp to re-equalize the output.

It's actually a little bit vague.

 

Try a used hi-fi store for a nice little integrated amp w. a phone stage, and a nice pair of used bookshelf speakers.

In Chicago, we have Saturday Audio Exchange.

 

www.audiogon.com is a nice online resource for used hi-fi, and you definitely have a better chance of getting a functional unit over eBay.

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Here's a Yamaha integrated in excellent shape for $75.

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?intatran&1258577413&/Yamaha-A-500

 

And here is a pair of older Tannoy 2-ways that appear to be in great shape as well.

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?spkrmoni&1257533078&/Tannoy-proto-j

 

Total cost $165 plus some shipping, no tax.

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According to the tech specs on Stanton's site, the outputs are "phono", which means you probably need a phono preamp to re-equalize the output.

It's actually a little bit vague.

 

Try a used hi-fi store for a nice little integrated amp w. a phone stage, and a nice pair of used bookshelf speakers.

In Chicago, we have Saturday Audio Exchange.

 

www.audiogon.com is a nice online resource for used hi-fi, and you definitely have a better chance of getting a functional unit over eBay.

 

Ahh thanks for the heads up. I must admit I am new to the game. I always used my dads record player and never paid much attention to all the stuff involved to get a good sound from the record player..will look into the links! Thank you! :music

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