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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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phaelon
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Exciting, isn't it! You have to get the speaker/room thing right. Oh heck! You have to get everything right - and it's hard; that's why we're all here. I would recommend hitting the pre-owned racks at some local dealers and home audition speaker/integrated amp combos.
phaelon
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Which wall will the speakers be on and where will the open wall be relative to their placement? How loud do you like your music. Does your classic rock have to ROCK?
phaelon
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My pleasure Notjohnnyv. Choosing an audio system is no less personal than choosing a girlfriend. It really is that subjective. That said, the speaker that keeps running through my mind is the "Totem Model 1". I didn't see one currently available but it's a classic speaker and there's quite a few out there. If you're patient, I'm sure one will pop up shortly.
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