Leumas_10
Active Member
I'll try to keep this brief. Basically ordered a Pro-ject T1 phono sb turntable and a Denon PMA-600ne amp, with a view to pairing some speakers to suit after. Due to stock issues on the Denon, I've cancelled the amp, kept the turntable. Decided to have a look around at whether the Denon was really what I needed. But after reading 100s of threads here I'm now going round in circles.
Room - two rooms knocked through into one (1900s terrace) main listening area at dining end of room approx 4m x 5m. Looking to locate the kit in/on alcove cupboard unit so have been looking at mainly rather compact bookshelf speakers, B&W 607, Qa 3020, MA bronze 50 etc. It's a less than ideal space for a 'proper' set-up, but hoping to make the best of what I can and achieve a decent enough sound - but equally don't want to pour too much money into equipment that may be wasted in the space.
Sources/amp requirements - the turntable (has a built in phono amp but can be turned on/off). Also Fiio X1 2nd gen portable his res player connected via its line out, and bluetooth would be nice for streaming Amazon music from phones for quick playlists/background listening. A headphone out would be a bonus but not really essential right now. Volume would only ever be at neighbour friendly levels.
The Denon seemed to cover all of that, so should I stick with it? I am also now being drawn towards the more compact, stripped back amps such as the NAD D 3020, Rega IO, Pro-Ject Stereo Box S2, Pro-Ject Maia (can't see much talk about the Pro-Ject amps on these forums) but also still looking at the Denon, and the likes of the Marantz PM6006 etc.
Budget for the amp is quite flexible but the Denon was £350 so I guess I'm looking around that figure ideally, but upto 400/500. Happy to search for good used examples of amps and speakers once I've narrowed down what I'm actually looking for. Fully open to other suggestions of used older kit and advice in general really...Thank you.
That wasn't very brief.
Room - two rooms knocked through into one (1900s terrace) main listening area at dining end of room approx 4m x 5m. Looking to locate the kit in/on alcove cupboard unit so have been looking at mainly rather compact bookshelf speakers, B&W 607, Qa 3020, MA bronze 50 etc. It's a less than ideal space for a 'proper' set-up, but hoping to make the best of what I can and achieve a decent enough sound - but equally don't want to pour too much money into equipment that may be wasted in the space.
Sources/amp requirements - the turntable (has a built in phono amp but can be turned on/off). Also Fiio X1 2nd gen portable his res player connected via its line out, and bluetooth would be nice for streaming Amazon music from phones for quick playlists/background listening. A headphone out would be a bonus but not really essential right now. Volume would only ever be at neighbour friendly levels.
The Denon seemed to cover all of that, so should I stick with it? I am also now being drawn towards the more compact, stripped back amps such as the NAD D 3020, Rega IO, Pro-Ject Stereo Box S2, Pro-Ject Maia (can't see much talk about the Pro-Ject amps on these forums) but also still looking at the Denon, and the likes of the Marantz PM6006 etc.
Budget for the amp is quite flexible but the Denon was £350 so I guess I'm looking around that figure ideally, but upto 400/500. Happy to search for good used examples of amps and speakers once I've narrowed down what I'm actually looking for. Fully open to other suggestions of used older kit and advice in general really...Thank you.
That wasn't very brief.