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Thank you again for all your suggestions. I'd be at a total loss without you all!

Yep, it's a new cartridge and stylus. Thank you again for all the tips! Is it necessary to have free standing stands? Could they be on separate shelves on one unit? Like in a TV stand with the turntable and amplifier on top and speakers underneath on the lower shelf?

They are right now, is that a concern?

Ah, that's a good point. It already skips sometimes when I pass by.

And if I can ask one more silly question. I have a small bookshelf where I had hoped to have everything. There is no back to, it's all open, but the shelves themselves are not deep enough (28 cm), whereas the feet of the turntable are about 31 cm apart. Is it a problem for the record player to be lying directly on the body (i.e. with the feet hanging off each edge)? I figure it will be just as level, but thought I'd ask you nice people. :-)

Ah, they turned out to be Celestion Impact 15 speakers. The Technics receiver had some problems (not connecting well with the second speaker and a loud knob), so I went for the Marantz which also has a nice remote. Probably I paid too much, but I went through the Pioneer, and it's all fully functional and looks great except for some small cracks in the plastic lid in the back. The speakers seem fine, it's hard for me to judge until I have my own music. He through in a couple of records. But in the end I paid him his 200. I thought as well, for him driving all the way over to Edinburgh, bringing the stuff up and setting it up for me, for a newbie like me, this would have been much more difficult. But I'll improve over time I suppose. What do you two think? Thank you so much for all the advice. You're wonderful help!

Ah, thank you both Sonja and Allen, and especially for the very detailed response. He's coming over soon for me to look at it all. If I were to just take the turntable and the Marantz amp or the Technics receiver, what do you think this should be worth? I'll speak with him and see what I can do. We will set it all up, and have a listen. I'm really really thankful for all your helpful responses!

Thank you for your response. It's reassuring. For 20 more, I could get a Marantz PM4001 amplifier instead of the Technics receiver. Do you think that's a good investment? Does it make much a difference?

Hi, I am new to vinyl, and I could currently buy the following setup, and I wondered if anyone with more experience thought it a good idea. It's a Pioneer PL12D turntable (appears to be in good condition) with a new Audio Technica AT95e cartridge and stylus. Along with this comes a Technics SA5350 stereo receiver ( tuner and amp combined) and Wharfedale impact 15 loudspeakers. He's asking £180. What do you think? Or what would you suggest in my place? I haven't yet committed to the purchase. Thank you very much for all suggestions!!! Best regards, Jade

I am very new to vinyl, and I was wondering if I could get any advice on a possible purchase. Right now, I could get a Pioneer PL12d with a new Audio Technica AT95e cartridge and stylus. Along with it, I could get a Marantz PM4001 amplifier (silver inc remote control), and some kind of mission speakers (I haven't seen them) for £225. What do you all think of this price and equipment? Or what would you rather do in my place? Thank you so much for any and all advice!!! Jade