Ethanfr0me
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Under $1500 Vinyl System
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You can get a very good system for that considering either closeouts or used.

A possibility:
PSB Image B25 $320/pair delivered from DMC Electronics.
PSB SP-25i speaker stands $100/pair delivered, Saturday Audio Exchange.
Jolida JD 1501A integrated amplifier $700 delivered, Spearit Sound.
Bellari VP-129 tube phono preamp $215 delivered, Saturday Audio Exchange.

http://www.stereophile.com/content/psb-image-b25-loudspeaker
http://www.affordableaudio.org/JoLida1501A.pdf
http://www.soundstage.com/vinyl/vinyl20080615.htm

I could listen to that set up all day and all night. If you are talking about $1500 for turntable, amp and speakers you could substitute the Jolida JD 1301A for $410 delivered.

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Will the Jolida drive the speakers? I used to own one and the speaker had to be very efficient for the system to sound its best..It is a very reliable and good sounding amp...

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The PSB Image B25 has an in-room sensitivity of 91 dB. Even a 30 wpc amp should do well in a 10'x15' room.

Could also consider replacing the Jolida integrated amp and Bellari phono preamp with a Marantz PM8003 for $700.

http://www.goodsound.com/equipment/marantz_pm8003.htm

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