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Yes mostly modern reissues, but would like to get some of Charlie Parker's original 78's - so the cartridge issues I was totally unaware of (thought I'd need a gramophone!).

Thanks for the suggestions - the other amp option I'd considered was a Marantz PM8006. The Gyro SE looks stunning (with the brass weights) but seems a comparatively older design to the Planar 8 - is the Gyro the better deck (it's obviously pricier) ?

Thanks - for the amp and turntable 1.5 - 2.5K each (both the amps I've listed apparently have plenty of 'headroom' to drive the KEF's which is why I chose them ). Music wise I listen to a lot of Jazz: 1930-60's.

Hi, I’ve got a pair of KEF LS50 speakers (wired) and would like to build an ‘analogue’ system for my vinyl collection by adding a turntable and integrated amp. I’m a newbie to this so forgive my lack of insight. Done a bit of background research and whittled down my choices, on paper: Rogue...

Thanks I'm a guitarist and can clearly the difference between a valve amp for an electric guitar (marshall and strat combo) and even a very expensive solid state amp. Once you hear the difference it's hard not to keep on hearing it - we all know the tinny / hard sound that a cheap mobile phone...

Hi yes 1000 GBP - I thing I can get the KEF LS50 and stands for 1K which would leave 1K for a valve amp but I don't think that would get me something with sufficient power for the KEF's Thank you

Could I get a valve amp and speakers for 1K?

Thanks all really helpful advice - it's subjective of course but a valve amps and an analogue set-up seems to add warmth and vibe which complements the whole vinyl experience but good valve amps are more costly. The Magnum III apparently has a lot of headroom ? 100W so can drive most speakers...

I'm looking to build a turntable system: speakers , valve amp and turntable and have to work to a budget of around 4K. Combining different bits of kits seems to be an occult art - and I'm unsure where to spend the most on which component. My thoughts so far are: KEF LS50 speakers (new model out...