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Looking for vintage system suggestions (maranta, klipsch, etc...)

Hi!


I am new here, and am looking to purchase my first ever home stereo! I am VERY new to this world, so please forgive my ignorance about everything!

I do know that I want a vintage stereo, whose primary purpose is to play vinyl. I love the aesthetics, sound, and mojo of a vintage system.....and stylistically it works with my house. I am just about settled on finding a vintage Marantz 2270 or 2275. I see there are many on eBay, etc. Can anybody recommend an upgraded/restored unit for me to look at?

Speakers. I am looking at floorstanding speakers. I love the LOOK of vintage speakers, and am considering something vintage from Klipsch. Primarily looking at Heresy or Forte. Would these work well with a 2270 or 2275? Are there other, better choices that also have that mid century modern look? Or am I better of spending the big bucks for something new with vintage aesthetics (new Klipsch, etc.)

Turn Tables. I’d like vintage, but want to start with something simple. Plus, I think i will have spent the majority of my budget on the receiver and speakers. Looking at U Turn Audio tables....may upgrade in the future. Any thoughts? Better choices? Is vintage better?

I will most be listening to folk, jazz, classic rock, etc....nothing too heavy!

My budget is about $2500....a tiny bit of flexibilty, but want to keep it in that range...

Thanks in advance!
rawchuck

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mechans
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I think those are fair warnings on vintage, they are hard to maintain.  That said I have several older pieces including  old speakers.  I still have my Dad's 1959 and 1960 JBLs (mono at start) with another pair of 1964s.  My own 1976 Klipsch Heresy and 1981 LaScalas.  These seem to function well despite their age.

If you want warmth you'll need to get something to counterbalance Klipsch inherent top end /treble energy, emphasis.careful before getting  Klipsch .  One well known combination is the older McIntosh with Klipsch.  Your Budget could get you SS old Macs MC2105 forinstance and the Heresy and up.  I don't like current regular Klipsch. Haven't heard the new vintage type Klipsh gear

mechans
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I would look here for people with a history of multiple sales of restored electronics.   Audio Classics in NY state near the McIntosh factory actually but not related sells Macs Marantz etc. 

Speakers can be more widely sourced look here and places like Audio Asylum Trader and many other venues.

No connection or interest in any site I mentioned.

except.

I have a pair of LaScalas I could do without.






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