With the Sondek as source. Naim amps of a similar vintage ( which can still be serviced) along with either Linn or Naim speakers ( Sara or SBL's) etc that can be put against back wall would make for a classic 'flat earth' system great for classic rock.
Starting afresh with a Linn Sondek LP12...
Hi! I'm new to the high-end audio universe and would be grateful for some guidance and suggestions.
I have a vintage Linn Sondek LP12 turntable and would like to keep vintage with vintage. My living room is approximately 24 sqm and space is unfortunately limited. I listen mainly to classic rock, jazz, world and some newer eclectic stuff (from Fennesz and Tortoise to Converge and Sunn O, etc).
I'm not very technically inclined, but do have a sensitive ear and strive to find a good setup. With this in mind, I feel lost in terms of pre-amps, power amps and speakers.
Having looked around online, I seem drawn to second-hand Marantz, Lamm and Shindo. Also with speakers, considering my taste in music, I'm not sure where to begin.
Given space constraints, I would ideally like to avoid mono-blocks, hence the Marantz 7 + 8B seem like a good combo, but I don't wish to dive into the deep end and regret it.
Before committing to anything, I don't want budgets to be the deciding factor, but realistically the amps and speakers shouldn't go beyond US$ 15K.
As a footnote, I'm currently working in Beijing, China, voltage here is 220V, 50 Hz. It seems a lot of vintage gear (whether US or Japan made) is 110V. Would running the gear through a transformer noticeably affect the sound/performance?
Appreciate any thoughts you can share.
Thanks in advance!
I have a vintage Linn Sondek LP12 turntable and would like to keep vintage with vintage. My living room is approximately 24 sqm and space is unfortunately limited. I listen mainly to classic rock, jazz, world and some newer eclectic stuff (from Fennesz and Tortoise to Converge and Sunn O, etc).
I'm not very technically inclined, but do have a sensitive ear and strive to find a good setup. With this in mind, I feel lost in terms of pre-amps, power amps and speakers.
Having looked around online, I seem drawn to second-hand Marantz, Lamm and Shindo. Also with speakers, considering my taste in music, I'm not sure where to begin.
Given space constraints, I would ideally like to avoid mono-blocks, hence the Marantz 7 + 8B seem like a good combo, but I don't wish to dive into the deep end and regret it.
Before committing to anything, I don't want budgets to be the deciding factor, but realistically the amps and speakers shouldn't go beyond US$ 15K.
As a footnote, I'm currently working in Beijing, China, voltage here is 220V, 50 Hz. It seems a lot of vintage gear (whether US or Japan made) is 110V. Would running the gear through a transformer noticeably affect the sound/performance?
Appreciate any thoughts you can share.
Thanks in advance!