I want to get back into vinyl again. I'm old enough to remember quality vintage Hi-Fi such as: Rega Planer 3, Linn Sondek, Micheal, Audiolab 8000a, Heybrook HB1's, Inca-tech Claymore, Dunlop Systemdek 2 for example – yes, showing my age now.
Anyway, I want to purchase the following: record deck, bookshelf speakers (to go on floor stands), a sub to go with them to compensate for the lack of bass and an integrated amp. Or, preferably active speakers so I won't need an amp.
I'm on a budget of £800 - all in. So I'm thinking used Rega Planer 3, Wharfdale Diamond speakers with floor stands, Rel Strata 3 subwoofer and a NAD 3020a amp. Or, Active Diamond speakers and no amp.
But, will an old NAD 3020a sound bad after 30 years of use, I can't imagine they would sound anywhere near as good as when new as the transformers will be shot to hell, so too will soldering etc.
I'm open to suggestions as I'm way out of touch with equipment these days, but I know I won't get a decent set-up for £800 from Sevenoaks, not even close, hence shopping around on eBay for some older gear.
I'd really appreciate your suggestions.
I listen to mainly rock/pop, with a bit of classical here and there and I like my music to sound weighty with plenty of bass and bottom end slam and I don't like harsh/brittle treble - think smooth as chocolate with very weighty bass.
Thanks in advance all - really looking forward to hearing your suggestions.
Anyway, I want to purchase the following: record deck, bookshelf speakers (to go on floor stands), a sub to go with them to compensate for the lack of bass and an integrated amp. Or, preferably active speakers so I won't need an amp.
I'm on a budget of £800 - all in. So I'm thinking used Rega Planer 3, Wharfdale Diamond speakers with floor stands, Rel Strata 3 subwoofer and a NAD 3020a amp. Or, Active Diamond speakers and no amp.
But, will an old NAD 3020a sound bad after 30 years of use, I can't imagine they would sound anywhere near as good as when new as the transformers will be shot to hell, so too will soldering etc.
I'm open to suggestions as I'm way out of touch with equipment these days, but I know I won't get a decent set-up for £800 from Sevenoaks, not even close, hence shopping around on eBay for some older gear.
I'd really appreciate your suggestions.
I listen to mainly rock/pop, with a bit of classical here and there and I like my music to sound weighty with plenty of bass and bottom end slam and I don't like harsh/brittle treble - think smooth as chocolate with very weighty bass.
Thanks in advance all - really looking forward to hearing your suggestions.