Getting back into hi-fi audio

May 15, 2011 - 12:00am

garciabazan

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Getting back into hi-fi audio

May 15, 2011 - 4:49pm

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and check out the US version of the Marantz, the PM5003 for $450. It will accomodate your vinyl urge, but think about spending a little more for the Music Hall MMF-2.2LE. For loudspeakers, I will always recommend the PSB Image B25 in closeout for $320/pair until they are gone with the PSB SP-25i stands for $80/pair.

http://www.stereophile.com/integratedamps/marantz_pm5003_integrated_amplifier

http://www.stereophile.com/standloudspeakers/1204psb

https://dmc-electronics.com/Default.htm The PSB Image B25s are about halfway down the page.

http://www.saturdayaudio.com/picturepages/PSB_ALPHA.htm The PSB SP-25i stands bottom left of the page.

May 15, 2011 - 11:10pm

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Thanks Jackfish!

I can't really find the differences between the Marantz 6003 and the 5003, other than some reviews on the 5003 not being as good as the ones for the 6 line. What do you think? Is it really the same, just American market oriented?

Those PSB Speakers look like a great option, and CHEAP! Thanks for the tip, I'll definitely audition them asap.

The Music Hall TT...Why would you say the MH is better than the Pro-ject? Again, I'm not a connoisseur, I'm just going off by reviews I've read.

Thanks so much for the links!

- Juan

May 16, 2011 - 6:11am

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are essentially the same turntable except I believe the Music Hall has VTA and a better cartridge.

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