Trying to improve my music listening experience... And ofc, on a budget :/

[d0sk3y]

Hello everyone

I'm trying to find a way to make the most of my audio CDs and vinyls, while still on a pretty tight budget.

I currently own the following:

- Technics SU-V500 amp (bad, i know), which I will gladly get rid of for a not-too-pricey amp (maybe a Pioneer A-717MK2 ?)

- Technics SL-PG370A Cd-player (also bad, I know) - this one I will also gladly get rid of, should someone be able to give me some good advice on a good-value budget CD-player - maybe Pioneer? I would like to have them all matching, brand-wise

- A Pioneer PL-335 TT, just got this one, it has an AT cartridge, it sounds pretty good for the 70 bucks I paid for it - I'm still a vinyl newbie. The spin speed is alright, it doesn't have any problems

- A pair of Pioneer HPM-700 Speakers (a spinoff of the HPM-100), mint condition (original speakers/drivers) - These I would definitely keep, I have heard them on a Pioneer C90 + M90, they were really great! Maybe mod the crossovers?

I would kindly ask anyone willing to give me some advice as to how I could alter/change my setup in order to get a good budget sound to make some recommendations regarding what to buy and how to combine them (incl. a good cartridge for the TT). The main reason I'm willing to invest is the vinyl issue, just bought a "truckload" of vinyls from Germany (nice old-school rock albums ftw!)

Thank you very much for any advice.

Best,

 

[namefail]

What's your budget? have you thought about a £200.00ish amp and a phone pre amp?

 

[d0sk3y]

Hello! Well, 200 quid-ish sounds pretty good.. Any specific amp/pre combo come to mind?

Also, are the HPMs worth keeping?

 

[namefail]

Hello! Well, 200 quid-ish sounds pretty good.. Any specific amp/pre combo come to mind?

Also, are the HPMs worth keeping?

Are these your speakers? If so they look Awesome. http://www.hifiwigwam.com/showthread.php?70021-Pioneer-HPM-700-refurb-%96-all-done!

No I mean they're rubbish I'll give you a fiver for them.

200 all in there's a Marantz PM5004 Amplifier at 159 and the cambridge audio azur 551p @69, it would take you to 230, Something along those lines? what do ya'all think.

 

[d0sk3y]

Alright, good thoughts I might just start looking for those

And as for the speakers, rubbish, are they? Well, then maybe I can switch them out for something else. I just meant that they did sound great on the Pioneer M and C combo, which made me hope they could face such a challenge. Should I fold them, then?

 

[namefail]

TBH I've never had the pleasure of hearing your speakers but they look impressive. I'd hang on to them till you get a new amp at least. Think about taking your TT along to your dealer when demoing your amp so you can try it out with some speakers.