fourfourtwo Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I'm moving so I'm getting rid of a lot of shit, so my old speakers and receiver are gone. This allows me to start over! I'll be running a Rega RP1 with a Jolida JD-9A preamp. Thoughts on receiver/speaker combo? Would like to keep it to >$500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinch Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Well technically what you posted reads as you want to keep it over $500 But yeah, since you already have a separate phono stage, the best sound you can get for that price would be a set of active speakers (if you don't mind the minimalist look). http://www.zzounds.com/item--MACMR8MKII http://www.zzounds.com/item--KRKRP8G3 http://www.zzounds.com/item--ADPA3X A pair of those A3Xs is over $600, but you can easily find them used for closer to $400. With some luck you can even find a pair of A5X around the $500 mark. Hands down the best sound quality for that budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourfourtwo Posted September 19, 2013 Author Share Posted September 19, 2013 What are my other options? I wouldn't mind picking up a receiver and a nice set of speakers for a bit more so long as it'll pay off & last in the long run. I was having a hard time deciding on a receiver as it was, the last thing I need is someone telling me I don't need a receiver.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinch Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Well you don't need a receiver, honestly. Read this part why. If you're buying new, and you want a separate amplifier and speakers, you're looking at $650-$700 minimum for something worth buying. Of course you can buy cheaper, but the quality drops so drastically, I cannot recommend spending less. I'd start with a Yamaha A-S500 and the Epos Epic 1 for a total of $750. Or wait for a refurbished Marantz PM5004 from amazon instead of the Yamaha for a total of $550. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannibal Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 you know what? I bet a Pioneer Elite A-20 paired with the Pioneer floorstanders afrom Best Buy would impress a lot of folks here and be a huge upgrade to a lot as well. The A-20 is hard to find, but Ebay has it for $279 NIB, and I know the speakers can be had for $250 for the pair, so i'm sure you could buy new and keep it close to $500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinch Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Depends on what the setup he's coming from was. The A-20 is a solid little amp, on par with something like a Nuforce Icon, but those speakers (I'm guessing the SP-FS52 model) are pretty bad. Definitely better than some logitech computer speakers, but far from what a RP1/JD-9A setup deserves. Especially when the price difference is so small compared to the difference in performance. I agree that a lot of people would be impressed, but at the same time, a lot of people would regret the purchase a few months down the line. Getting a chance to test any of this equipment in a store would be best, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourfourtwo Posted September 19, 2013 Author Share Posted September 19, 2013 I'm coming from a cheap setup, something I found when I was 16 at an estate sale. I'll check the Marantz PM5004 out, it looks solid. Can they really be found for that cheap? It looks like retail is $350-450 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinch Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Yeah, they go up on amazon's warehouse deals for around $200 pretty often. There was actually one up for $180 until yesterday. Use this site to help you not miss out: http://camelcamelcamel.com/Marantz-PM5004-Integrated-Amplifier-Black/product/B003R7KMTC Create an account and add a price watch for 3rd party used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannibal Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 The A-20 is a solid little amp, on par with something like a Nuforce Icon, but those speakers (I'm guessing the SP-FS52 model) are pretty bad. I've never heard anything like this regarding these components. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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