anoif Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Hey, first post here! Okay so basically me and my siblings are all chipping in together to get my Dad some new setup for Christmas. He's got hundreds of vinyl and his current setup is pretty poor. We've decided on a Rega RP1 as it seems pretty decent for the price. Anyway - was wondering if someone could give us some advice on whats needed? i.e. preamp or no preamp? also - what speakers would go well with this Rega model? Nothing overly expensive if possible but any suggestions are welcome. From UK so UK stockists would be ideal but no worries if not - just an idea of what is needed is good enough Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 You need a preamp, amp/receiver/tuner/etc and speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tardcore Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 please stand by. a kindly British gentleman will be with you shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Pee Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 How much do you want to spend? You can get a decent integrated amp with phono input for around $500 (not sure what the exchange rate is these days), less if you buy used or less if you buy junk, but you're getting the Rega, so I'm assuming you don't want junk. You can find decent bookshelf speakers for around $100, more if you need something large enough to fill a big space... All these numbers are approximations, If I were in the UK, I'd see what my local NAD dealer has... that's a good place to start. Marantz also makes some good entry level integrated amps (not certain they are available in the UK, but you can search) Buying something second hand is also something you can consider, you'll get more bang for your buck (or Pound). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinch Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Here's a complete package (though with a pro-ject, not a rega): http://www.richersounds.com/package/system-savers/hi-fi-system-deals/pah011620 Or grab the rega separately and pick up something like this: http://www.richersounds.com/package/system-savers/hi-fi-system-deals/pah012913 or maybe even this: http://www.richersounds.com/package/system-savers/hi-fi-system-deals/pah012909 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenh Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Hey, first post here! Okay so basically me and my siblings are all chipping in together to get my Dad some new setup for Christmas. He's got hundreds of vinyl and his current setup is pretty poor. We've decided on a Rega RP1 as it seems pretty decent for the price. Anyway - was wondering if someone could give us some advice on whats needed? i.e. preamp or no preamp? also - what speakers would go well with this Rega model? Nothing overly expensive if possible but any suggestions are welcome. From UK so UK stockists would be ideal but no worries if not - just an idea of what is needed is good enough Cheers! What has he got now? And where in the UK are you? it might not be junk and you might not need to replace all of it, but if you do new might not be the answer, you live in the land of proper hifi and we've been making it for years so your budget could be better spent 2nd hand possibly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenh Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 please stand by. a kindly British gentleman will be with you shortly. Why thank you kind sir and I'm glad you said please, manners cost nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenh Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Here's a complete package (though with a pro-ject, not a rega): http://www.richersounds.com/package/system-savers/hi-fi-system-deals/pah011620 Or grab the rega separately and pick up something like this: http://www.richersounds.com/package/system-savers/hi-fi-system-deals/pah012913 or maybe even this: http://www.richersounds.com/package/system-savers/hi-fi-system-deals/pah012909 Richer sounds are a good bet although their packages aren't as good as they were, there used to be a lot more choice amplifier and turntable wise and you might find you can put together a better sounding package in store, also their clearance section is always worth a look and I've had some superb deals from them myself but it does depend on where you are. The other two options for new stockists are: http://www.superfi.co.uk/?gclid=Cj0KEQiA4LCyBRCY0N7Oy-mSgNIBEiQAyg39tqV_YP1Do82h4EL5Q0s7AMvd3qvKjwi9J59tmFoxcDgaAts-8P8HAQ Or http://www.sevenoakssoundandvision.co.uk/ Although these are both based in the south Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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