remphish1 Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 I got a record player as a gift recently and now I need speakers for them 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
W(TF) Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 It's not that simple. What kind of player is it..does it have a line level output or just phono (carridge) level? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted October 6, 2009 Author Share Posted October 6, 2009 It's not that simple. What kind of player is it..does it have a line level output or just phono (carridge) level?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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
squarewave Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 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 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
squarewave Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted October 7, 2009 Author Share Posted October 7, 2009 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! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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