Yimkin
Established Member
Hi folks, new poster but long time reader, please be gentle!
I currently have a Denon CEOL, which is connected to a Rega RP-1 via a Cambridge Audio phono stage and into Tannoy V6 (I think) speakers.
I only listen to vinyl through this, I do have Spotify but just use it on my phone when travelling. I’m on the process of building my own custom sideboard/av unit/tv stand, and want to build it to accommodate further upgrades. The unit will be over 4 metres in length and about 80cm high and solid oak, so will weigh a tonne - so I don’t think there will be an isolation issue between turntable and speakers.
At present, the idea is stick with what I’ve got, but swap out the Denon for a Marantz PM 6006 and ditch the phono stage but use the amps instead. Then, progressively as funds allow, upgrade speakers to something like KEF LS50, and then turntable to Rega RP3. Potentially then change the amp to a Rega Brio, but dubious about that as although I don’t at the moment, I would like some form of digital input if tastes or tech changes, at least maybe an optical for the TV. I’ve no real interest in home cinema etc.
Does the above sound even vaguely sensible for what is ostensibly intended as a vinyl only system? Any other ideas? It would be a progressive change with about £800 available for each component (turntable, speakers, and, to a lesser extent, amp). I’d definitely want a serious upgrade in sound quality, as I could buy an awful lot of records for what I intend spending!
I currently have a Denon CEOL, which is connected to a Rega RP-1 via a Cambridge Audio phono stage and into Tannoy V6 (I think) speakers.
I only listen to vinyl through this, I do have Spotify but just use it on my phone when travelling. I’m on the process of building my own custom sideboard/av unit/tv stand, and want to build it to accommodate further upgrades. The unit will be over 4 metres in length and about 80cm high and solid oak, so will weigh a tonne - so I don’t think there will be an isolation issue between turntable and speakers.
At present, the idea is stick with what I’ve got, but swap out the Denon for a Marantz PM 6006 and ditch the phono stage but use the amps instead. Then, progressively as funds allow, upgrade speakers to something like KEF LS50, and then turntable to Rega RP3. Potentially then change the amp to a Rega Brio, but dubious about that as although I don’t at the moment, I would like some form of digital input if tastes or tech changes, at least maybe an optical for the TV. I’ve no real interest in home cinema etc.
Does the above sound even vaguely sensible for what is ostensibly intended as a vinyl only system? Any other ideas? It would be a progressive change with about £800 available for each component (turntable, speakers, and, to a lesser extent, amp). I’d definitely want a serious upgrade in sound quality, as I could buy an awful lot of records for what I intend spending!