I've just jumped into the turntable world with an entry level phonograph - AudioTechnica LP-1200. It does have a built in pre-amp. Long term I'm thinking a separate pre-amp or a receiver with a pre-amp would be better but not a huge priority initially. However, I have a dilemma. Do I setup a standalone system with the turntable and buy separate speakers for it? Probably $300 range? Or do I buy a new receiver and tie into my TV setup. I currently have a basic box type home theater system that was probably under $800-1000 about 10-12 years ago. The speakers are okay sony lower end speakers with two pedestal sides, a center speaker and a sub woofer. The receiver that came with it is fairly basic and I found out it does not have a spare input for the turntable.
Each option has its advantages and disadvantages. The advantage of the combined system is that if I want to make a significant speaker upgrade in the future, I could tackle both the TV and turntable upgrades together. The disadvantage is I'll need to invest now in upgrading the receiver. I've looked a bit at the Yamaha RX-V685 which is currently available, but I think may be being discontinued. It's around $600, and may be a bit of overkill for my needs. Ideally I'd spend a bit less on this now, but want to make sure its a solid option. Do I want to focus on one with phono inputs? Or is that a non-issue with the preamp built into the record player? Any receivers you'd recommend in the $300-$500 range?
The stand-alone option, I think, would just require the speakers. I've looked at Kantu YU 4's for around $370, Edifier R2000's for abt $250 or Klipsch RP-400M bookshelf speakers for around $275. Not sure how the quality of those 3 options compare.
Any thoughts on which general direction to go? Also, any thoughts on either specific separate speakers (bookshelf or similar) you'd recommend or on a receiver you like that would work for this arrangement?
Each option has its advantages and disadvantages. The advantage of the combined system is that if I want to make a significant speaker upgrade in the future, I could tackle both the TV and turntable upgrades together. The disadvantage is I'll need to invest now in upgrading the receiver. I've looked a bit at the Yamaha RX-V685 which is currently available, but I think may be being discontinued. It's around $600, and may be a bit of overkill for my needs. Ideally I'd spend a bit less on this now, but want to make sure its a solid option. Do I want to focus on one with phono inputs? Or is that a non-issue with the preamp built into the record player? Any receivers you'd recommend in the $300-$500 range?
The stand-alone option, I think, would just require the speakers. I've looked at Kantu YU 4's for around $370, Edifier R2000's for abt $250 or Klipsch RP-400M bookshelf speakers for around $275. Not sure how the quality of those 3 options compare.
Any thoughts on which general direction to go? Also, any thoughts on either specific separate speakers (bookshelf or similar) you'd recommend or on a receiver you like that would work for this arrangement?
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