Turntable setup advice for a beginner

[HankScorpio1985]

Hi,

 

I inherited a lot of vinyl and now need to play them on something. I have never owned a turntable before so I'm looking for something for a beginner that still has decent sound. From my basic research I think I am looking at purchasing a turntable, amp and speaker setup. I guess there is a big increase in sound quality when having a separate amp rather than one where it's included on turntable?

The turntable I had in mind was the Marantz TT5005 http://www.richersounds.com/products/hi-fi-separates/separates/turntables#1

Amp: CAMBRIDGE AUDIO TOPAZ AM5 http://www.richersounds.com/product/amplifiers-receivers/cambridge-audio/topaz-am5/camb-topaz-am5-blk 

And speakers: CAMBRIDGE AUDIO SX50 http://www.richersounds.com/product/standmount-speakers/cambridge-audio/sx50/camb-sx50-dk-wal

Is this a good setup for a beginner? Or can people suggest anything else that won't break the bank but has good sound quality, is easy to use and can be added to in the future.

Another question I had was could I hook up and play my tv up through those amp/speakers? How about my Samsung tablet?

 

Thanks for any help,

 

Jonathan

[Tardcore]

If only there was an entire thread dedicated to this exact situation.

[Han Solo]

This thread will help:

http://boards.vinylcollective.com/topic/88504-beginner’s-guide-to-turntables-hi–fi-read-1st-page-before-posting-new-threads-basic-questions/

[HankScorpio1985]

Thanks

[El Pee]

Something I'd suggest if you're new to vinyl and playing a lot of old records, is that you shouldn't underestimate the value of cleaning the records prior to playing them. You don't need to spend hundreds of dollars to get a fancy vacuum machine, but a discwasher brush and cleaning fluid or a good brush make more of a difference for the sound quality of the records than the very minor differences between the various amps and speakers in the entry-level price range...  most of all, have fun!

[SandwichRecords]

Something I'd suggest if you're new to vinyl and playing a lot of old records, is that you shouldn't underestimate the value of cleaning the records prior to playing them. You don't need to spend hundreds of dollars to get a fancy vacuum machine, but a discwasher brush and cleaning fluid or a good brush make more of a difference for the sound quality of the records than the very minor differences between the various amps and speakers in the entry-level price range...  most of all, have fun!

 

Couldn't agree more. I wish someone would have told me this years ago.