Take your time and try the different combos and compare. Older gear is always somewhat more unpredictable regarding how well they work and resulting sound plus in the end what sound one prefers is always highly subjective to start with.
Need advice on building a system from a mishmash of components!
Hi, 1st time at posting so I apologize in advance if I screw up.
As a result of wonderful gifts, purchases and inheritance I have the following components. Is anyone interested in providing some recommendations on how to pair them up for a good system or two? Purchase new components to improve? I listen to jazz, a little classic rock. I listen to a lot of vinyl and many CDs
Thank you in advance.
MacIntosh Amp SS MC2105 - Great condition Refurbished by Audio Classics 105 watts/channel 1972 I believe
Adcom Amp GFA535 60 watts into 8O 1987 Good condition
Adcom Pre-amp 555 1987 Good condition
Golden Tube Audio Pre-amp SEP-1 No phono 1995 Excellent condition
Rega Saturn CD Player 2007 or so, very good condition,
Pioneer Tuner TX6800 Very good condition 1980-81
Luxman Turntable Quartz DD, PX99 1980's? Good condition, Grado red cartridge, under 10 hours
Niles SVCC Speaker Control System 1980s, 4 volume controls for 8 speakers Very good condition
2 B&W 705 speakers (curved top) with stands, 2004 Excellent condition
2 Totem Mite speakers with stands. 2005 Excellent condition
2 Magnepan Ribbon speakers - very good condition, with oak sides, metal feet. MMG I believe (They are wrapped up) As I have a fairly small house I'm not sure that these will fit...
Definitive Technology Super Cube 3 - Excellent condition, maybe 5 hours, Active. 7.5" woofer with 2 radiators
KLH Small Sub - passive, cheap piece.
I am not sure of the best pairing of components to make one good system, and where I should jettison and / or invest in other components. Or if I shoild look at making 2 systems... I realize that this is not high end stuff, but its the best I have at the moment! Thank you for any and all suggestions.