Get into room acoustics early
Next upgrade to an entry-level system?
Currently my system consists of:
- AT-LP120 turntable (with the shibata stylus)
- A-S301 integrated amp
- RP-500M II speakers
- RSL 10e subwoofer
Also I have been gradually collecting better quality vinyl, such as the BPO original source series. What would be the best thing to upgrade next?
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parkergetdean and ghdprentice are correct. The best (and proper IMO) way to improve an entry level system is to upgrade speakers first. However, you want to upgrade them to a level that the rest of the system is obviously holding them back.....then as you upgrade everything else, they will sound even better. Buy used for sure as you upgrade Works rather well in going from entry level, to low fi, to mid fi, to hi fi; I've upgraded several times on my way up over the last |
As others have said, the phono preamp is a good call for your next step. I think you should spend time listening to and reading about equipment. Find a local high-end hi-fi shop and understand what brands are available. You don’t mention a budget. You’re better off buying used, high-quality components piece-by-piece than run-of-the-mill stuff. For <$5k, I built you a serious system that you could live with for a very long time and likely be happy: Audible Illusions 3A Preamp - $1300 (This is a great Class A, dual-mono preamp) includes a phono section. Jeff Rowland 112 Amp $2399 150‑watt‑per‑channel stereo power amplifier, machined from a solid block of aluminum. Made in USA Moon LP5.3 phonostage $721 (widely regarded as one of the best sub‑$2k phono stages ever) - You don’t need this, the preamp includes a phono section. ITC-1 Speaker $495 (a boutique, engineering‑driven design with an external equalizer and unusually advanced crossover) GRAND TOTAL $4915 You already have a turntable so, I excluded it. Use the leftover $85 to build your own speaker cable. (An alternate honorable mention speaker is the classic Dahlquist DQ 10 - but it went over my suggested $5k budget @ $699) Audible Illusions 3A Preamp -$1300 https://tmraudio.com/fresh-arrivals/audible-illusions-modulus-3a-stereo-tube-preamplifier-mm-mc-phono/ Jeff Rowland Amp https://tmraudio.com/fresh-arrivals/jeff-rowland-design-model-112-stereo-power-amplifier/ $2399 Moon by Simaudio LP5.3 phono preamp $721 - https://tmraudio.com/fresh-arrivals/moon-by-simaudio-lp5-3-mm-mc-phono-preamplifier/ ITC-1 Speaker ($495) - Very Efficient w/killer sound sound https://www.ebay.com/itm/177269994947?_skw=itc-1&itmmeta=01KDM1XXVVPQV06298ZWTQ8D2X&hash=item29461d75c3:g:~3oAAeSwtixod-PR&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA4FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1eBjoqJrhIXWn%2FkCXoj%2FeMVXiaBUax6YIHbd6O%2FiKp4PH64%2BO6WmP7kGn1Tk2UMcK1rq7P6DsnFptkFrY1PQowZXrWVndarDf1BPZa7BPg8tVCzELTwhdRhLChGmYZN8WXjEO5atscMX5ZBExo5k0juDtSi36sO%2Bso%2B20flov0%2Fl5iN%2FnTGrPon3ZcXWTBTi8snBOIhuz97RESXo70JyBetZudQpEX4sE4Y1acMrYW7qt8N5aBjdFFWrbYqfL8O4WZ%2F9CMsiNumzJg0z1onwtzM%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR47e94HtZg
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