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Just retired and want to get back to vinyl listening

I'm reeducating myself.... after years of no TT and focusing on just stereo listening.. I had a some early Klipsch Hersey’s and some GENESIS speakers pair with Yamaha receiver and low end turntable 30-40 years ago -- I can afford a higher end setup this days -- so what are thoughts on pairing a luxman l-550axII with Klipsch cornwalls?

I like the Herseys for music in the day.. cornwalls seem to be larger herseys but may well need audtion some of the tower types folks seem to tout..

I still thinking on TT -- but may get a VPI scout or prime -- thinking through the cartridge choices and other things is still a serious education -- recc?

music taster are varied -- jazz to singer vocalist miles davis - linda Ronstadt and a host of others for vocal musics and instruments- soft rock of the 70-80s- to some classical

thoughts -- looking to 15-20K for the refit for stereo listening - but could stretch some if I like the setup

steventoney

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nkonor
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Steventoney

Many good pieces of advice here.
From me; I would be in the pick your speakers First camp. Everything else will fall into place after you pick your speakers.

 I am a vinyl guy myself; 3000 LPs - 83 CDs 

Enjoy and Best to you
nkonor
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steventoney,

Again, good suggestions from members. Record Cleaning. U.S. is best.

This site will keep you busy and your money well spent. whart and terry9 have gone the DIY route with U.S. cleaning ( A good way )

Your vinyl budget of 15 to 20k is good. Maybe a little "stretch" room if your like me and have to have it now.  So...., My suggestions.

Make your move , Pick out Your speakers. Use Your Ears and eyes. You will be the one living with them!

TT = For my (3rd TT) ; I'm almost ready to pull the trigger on a Technics SL1200 G. ( Not wait for the (10R )
Use tonearm that comes with the TT.
Cartridge = So many choices and so many that I have Not heard. Pick something in 1-2k range.

Tube Phonostage =  ( I use a Manley Steelhead ) It is spendy even if you find on used market. Zero problems, responds to 'tube rolling', Dead Quiet ( counts a lot with me ) Look for a Manley Chinook on the used market. All the above applies.

For "the stretch part" of your budget; Think Room treatments.

Enjoy your vinyl journey.
Best to you 

nkonor
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atmasphere,

Excellent commentary as usual. I have been long IC, short SC for years. I always used RCAs. Recently switched to XLRs - pre to amps. Now in the camp of;  "Simply no going back"


nkonor
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Been pondering 12" Tri-planar terminated - cartridge to XLR straight through. Mounted on modified Technics 1200 G . 

Still pondering cartridge choices.

Kuzma 4pt can be ordered same way. Might be others. Maybe someone else can with knowledge can add to this thread.

Suggestions for cartridge choices are welcome. Considering .....
Koetsu Black Goldline
Transfigureation Proteus
Lyra Etna 
Van de Hul ?
Suggestions ?????????

Been Scantek guy since 88'
Have my first Dynavector XX 2 mkII 

60s, 70s, 80s R&R
Jazz for about 7yrs now
Select Classical for 3yrs
Then the quirky stuff that that only I like.
Then the 50s stuff that older brother and sister listened to.
More to discover