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Entry into HiFi

Hey guys, first time poster longtime lurker. I've recently purchased a Rega P3 and now I want to hook it up to a nice set of speakers and a tube amp, but I'm not really sure where to start. Right now I'm going Rega -> old receiver -> speakers. My budget is about $2000, spread out over the next 6 months. What do I need to turn my setup into a true hi-fi system? (Pre-amp, etc).

I love all kinds of music, but my vinyl collection centers around original pressings of classic rock and jazz (Davis, Coltrane).

I love the look and price of the Jolida FX10, but I've been told it has low power limiting me to high efficienc speakers? Good thing, bad thing, is there a better option?

Any help is greatly appreciated!
notjohnnyv

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notjohnnyv OP
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Thank you all for the info, it insanely confusing, but I'm slowly getting a grasp.

So I think I start at speakers and from what I've read,and high efficiencies. Being in a new house and a bachelor, I've decided to dedicate my living room to a sectional, some art I've collected, and the HiFi. Essentially it is a 10x12 room will three walls, the back being open. Thats the setup, I would love standing speakers, but realize the quality of bookshelf at my prince range is much more tempting. And its hard wood, but with a carpet that takes up most the room - I would imagine that will have impact. Suggestions?

To answer some others - current speakers are an old pair of cerwin vegas, and the receiver is a non impressive pioneer w/ built in phono preamp. The stingray is beautiful - wow. As is the zen, I just love the look of tube amps. Gets me even more excited. Can't wait to choose speakers and find the perfect amp.

Thank you again guys and gals!
notjohnnyv OP
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Thanks for the interest Phaelon, the speakers will be against the far wall as you face the room and they will project towards the open end, with a couch closing off part of aforementioned end for sitting and listening.

I like my music somewhat loud, but I'll never be looking to get a noise complaint, more enjoy the nuances of my music with a HiFi system. Think 8pm on a Tuesday with a martini.

Thanks you again
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