I’m in agreement with those suggesting vintage gear. But, be forewarned that some of it, especially Technics SL-1200mk2 turntables are pretty much all thrashed by “dj” rappers. I know from my experience, I wanted the higher end SL-1700mk2 on which the 1200 is based. They are extremely rare in any condition, so when I saw one for sale a few months ago, I jumped at the opportunity. And yes, it was owned by a wannabe “dj” rapper that kicked the living £#£}¥ out of the poor thing. Determined, I bought it and set out to restore it with a new plinth, tonearm, Audio Technica VM540ML cartridge, mat, and 1200 feet and dustcover. It turned out very well, and I’ve got it connected to a customized NAD PP2 phono stage (upgraded 2 amp regulated power supply of my own design, and soon to get a Burson V6 Classic Duo discrete op-amp), pair of vintage NAD integrated amplifiers (3020i and 3225PE) in a bi-amp setup driving a pair of Energy Reference Connoisseur speakers.
The whole system cost me around $2000,
and equals or betters performance of new systems over $10,000. You can do this also, with the same or similar gear. It will only take time and perseverance to set your goals and be on the lookout on Kijiji, EBay, etc... for viable gear.
The whole system cost me around $2000,
and equals or betters performance of new systems over $10,000. You can do this also, with the same or similar gear. It will only take time and perseverance to set your goals and be on the lookout on Kijiji, EBay, etc... for viable gear.