Question .y proposed HiFi

[harrison707]

Hia all ....I'm a new postie I would like to know my research in a system set up for primary vinyl.
The set I want to get is:
Rega planer rs edition
Rega fono mk5
Cambridge audio cxa81 mk2
Beyerdynamic tesler T5 3rd generation
I'm in my 60s and itching to get back to my records.
Is this a good set up? Obviously a nice comfy chair to sink into.

 

[GSV Ethics Gradient]

I've taken the liberty of moving this into the main forum - you'll get more response here.

 

[abacus]

If you have heard the combination and like it, then go ahead and buy, if you have just picked then from reviews, then NO, as everybody ears and preferences are different.

Get yourself off to a dealer and listen to various combinations until you find one you like. (Use reviews to narrow down the choice)

Bill

 

[Integralista]

Hi, do you have already some speakers, which will be a part of your hifi setup? How big is the room? And what about digital, do you listen to it as well? Cd, streamer...? BR

 

[Blacksabbath25]

That is the best advise go and get a demo sorted out at richer sounds just phone them at your local store and book some demo time they should setup what you thinking of getting .
That why you will see if you like the sound and setup before handing the cash ..

 

[nopiano]

As you are choosing some very costly headphones, I think you’d need to be 100% sure that the amplifier is a suitable match. I know it would be fine for the majority of loudspeakers, but you haven’t mentioned any.

 

[Fandango Andy]

Others have alluded to all the points I would make:

1. Can you audition the equipment at a local store? It doesn't matter how good it is, it matters how good it sounds to you.
2. No mention of loudspeakers, if you plan to just listen on headphones, I would look more into a more headphone focussed amp.
3. Tell the people in the shop what you are looking for and see if they have any alternative recommendations.

 

[harrison707]

Thanks everyone.
My room is 12.5 x 9. The speakers I'd like to get is Prodigy 1 or Kef r3 meta.
I like the advice of book a listening session, I have a few store to choose from, Manchester area is near to where I am.

 

[Gray]

I like the advice of book a listening session

It really is the best advice - and something you will appreciate all the more when you hear the differences between speakers.

Better still (if maybe not so easy) would be to arrange a home loan of amplifier and speakers to try in your own room - because, as you may be aware, positioning and room acoustics have massive influence on the sound.

 

[RoA]

70% of what you'll hear will be your room. So provided the speakers agree with it (room) it reads like a decent system. The only thing that would put me off a little is the non-adjustability of the Rega phono stage.

If you take your headphone listening kinda seriously and I guess you do if you spend this amount on a Beyer I would probably also consider a separate HP amplifier.

 

[harrison707]

What is a good headphones amp to look into?

 

[RoA]

There are thousands. You won’t have a problem. Do a little due diligence and you’ll find decent products at every price level. Headfi is a good place for information but beware of shills, as anywhere.

 

[harrison707]

I have looked at all your posts. I have had a chat with Sevenoaks via chat. So with in a few weeks, I'll ave my musical vinyl iindulgence back.

 

[harrison707]

I will update all of my scenarios of my system and of my purchases.
Thank all for your input and I'll update my progress.....Thanks!

 

[Blacksabbath25]

You will be better off going to Richer Sounds as seven oaks are a bit more expensive and not sure if they do Cambridge stuff as i thought that was just a richer Sounds product its up to you but sometimes Richer sound have a open box which workout cheaper .

 

[harrison707]

Thanks for you advise.

 

[skinnypuppy71]

What is a good headphones amp to look into?

NJC audio based in Devon do a fantastic headphone amp....I had it driving a set of hifiman he6se cans no problem....and they now do thier small range of electronics in a black finish, just used to be a silver finish.....cracking kit but not as budget friendly as it once was.

NJC Audio - British hand built audio amplifiers, DACs, phono preamplifiers - NJC Audio

Welcome to NJC Audio, quality British hand built audio equipment, headphone amplifiers, DACs phono preamplifiers & interconnects, all made to order in the UK

www.njc-audio.co.uk

 

[harrison707]

I have checked NJC Audio, I'm impressed and it has got me having a rethink.

 

[Fandango Andy]

Thanks everyone.
My room is 12.5 x 9. The speakers I'd like to get is Prodigy 1 or Kef r3 meta.
I like the advice of book a listening session, I have a few store to choose from, Manchester area is near to where I am.

Both great speakers. You need to listen to them to see which you prefer. Ideally at home as your room with have the largest impact on the sound.

Even when you have chosen them, take some time to play with positioning. It can make a massive difference to sound.

 

[skinnypuppy71]

I have checked NJC Audio, I'm impressed and it has got me having a rethink.

I have all units apart from the step-up transformer and if I ever decide to go down the moving coil cartridge route, that's where my cash will be going.

 

[record_spot]

Thanks everyone.
My room is 12.5 x 9. The speakers I'd like to get is Prodigy 1 or Kef r3 meta.
I like the advice of book a listening session, I have a few store to choose from, Manchester area is near to where I am.

Better still, see what you can order online and try at home in your own room. Cambridge does 30 days trial, Richer Sounds 14 days, etc etc. Plenty of them do this.

Dealers will give you their advice for sure, but nothing beats listening to new gear in your own listening space.