janer05

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Money sent! As a sidenote, the seller was really responsive, helpful, and has made my first purchase off VC painless thus far.

Thank you for the suggestions. I really appreciate it!

After about a week or so, I've finally read through all 19 pages (granted, I had to skim through some posts because they were a little over my head). There's a lot of great info that I really appreciate- especially love the list compiled by alexschelldorf! I got a Rega RP1 as an early birthday gift and need to build a set-up from the ground up. I’m going from a Crosley so have no idea about audio equipment since it was an all-in-one. I was wondering if I could get some personalized help. The set-up would be in my living room and I would like it to be clearly heard throughout the room and the kitchen (which is open to the living room- altogether the space is 11’10”x 23’). I’d mainly be listening through the speakers, but if possibly, I’d like something that will allow me to listen through headphones as well. I’ve read the advantages of vintage equipment a lot of people have listed, but the truth of the matter is, with as new as I am to this type of equipment, I don’t even know where I would begin with testing equipment I find on Craigslist and such. Also, yes, I am really impatient. I would like to stay between $400-800 if possible- for something reliable, that will give me good sound quality (granted, everything will sound better than the Crosley). I’ve googled most of the preamps, receivers, speakers people have suggested thus far, but because I don’t really know what I’m looking for with the reviews I just find myself looking at the price and being very confused as to whether or not a certain piece of equipment is really better than the last one I looked at because it’s more expensive. Here are some basic questions I have: 1. bookshelf vs floor standing for the type of room I’m trying to fill 2. if I get the Cambridge Audio 640p (may just get it because of how highly recommended it’s been- unless someone that has a Rega can offer a different suggestion) if I’ll need an amp and receiver as well 3. would I be able to plug an ipod player (currently have an ihome) into speakers. I'm guessing not because it has built-in speakers, but figured I would ask. Also, if I could get specific recommendations, I would really appreciate it. Thank you!!