Hi All
First post here...
I rediscovered vinyl approximately 2 years ago.
I added an Audio Technica LP3 to my Onkyo CRN-755 Networked Micro System and a Rega Fono Mini A2D Preamp.
I have Q Acoustics 3010 speakers, although I do most of my listening through headphones (currently Audio Technica M50Xs).
The Onkyo is a great little system, but I've been toying with getting a "better" stand-alone amp for a while.
I don't really know where to start or even if it's worthwhile. I mean...will it make a massive difference and particularly as my budget is very limited (sub £200). I am aware I need to be looking at used kit for this price.
I'm not bothered about the unit being networked, as I barely use this capability with my existing set-up.
An Optical Input would be nice, but isn't essential.
The Marantz PM6005 has caught my eye, as this has great reviews and would pretty much replace my Micro System.
My other option is to add an amp purely for listening to vinyl through my headphones and leave the Onkyo connected to the speakers, for CDs / streaming and the TV.
Bit of a broad query, but any advice / comments welcome.
Cheers
First post here...
I rediscovered vinyl approximately 2 years ago.
I added an Audio Technica LP3 to my Onkyo CRN-755 Networked Micro System and a Rega Fono Mini A2D Preamp.
I have Q Acoustics 3010 speakers, although I do most of my listening through headphones (currently Audio Technica M50Xs).
The Onkyo is a great little system, but I've been toying with getting a "better" stand-alone amp for a while.
I don't really know where to start or even if it's worthwhile. I mean...will it make a massive difference and particularly as my budget is very limited (sub £200). I am aware I need to be looking at used kit for this price.
I'm not bothered about the unit being networked, as I barely use this capability with my existing set-up.
An Optical Input would be nice, but isn't essential.
The Marantz PM6005 has caught my eye, as this has great reviews and would pretty much replace my Micro System.
My other option is to add an amp purely for listening to vinyl through my headphones and leave the Onkyo connected to the speakers, for CDs / streaming and the TV.
Bit of a broad query, but any advice / comments welcome.
Cheers