Hi:
I'm not exactly new to the hobby, though the system I own would at best be considered a low end, hifi component system. To begin, I retired last March, 2019. At that time I decided to get back into this hobby that I left about 30 years ago. However, my system at that time was also low end HIFI component system: A Pioneer receiver and a Pioneer direct drive turntable with Pioneer cassette deck. I had 2 pairs of speakers; Sonics 2 way, bass reflex and Realistic 2 way acoustic suspension. Finally, an equalizer from radio shack.
My present system is very similar. A Sony 100 Watt Receiver, an Audio Technica 120xusb direct drive turntable, a Sony lx300usb belt drive turntable, Sony 3 way and Polk Audio 2 way speakers.
I realize this is far from an audiophile system, but for me at this present time, it’s the best I can do. And it sounds fine to me. I hope to slowly improve one component at a time.
After I purchased the recent system I also purchased a subscription to Stereophyle magazine. The last stereo mag I purchased was Stereo Review. I was shocked as I poured through the Stereophyle mag. Though I knew such high end equipment existed I thought it was more of a small section of the hobby. Imagine my surprise when I noticed the opposite was true. My low end components were the minority.
So, now aware of the much larger and more advanced equipment available to me, I am all the more excited. In the last six months, I have learned much more about the hobby. I have purchased other stereo mags, and catalogues while reading reviews and tracking various forums.
I hope I am able to contribute something to this forum. I am certain I will learn much.
Thank you
Hi:
I'm not exactly new to the hobby, though the system I own would at best be considered a low end, hifi component system. To begin, I retired last March, 2019. At that time I decided to get back into this hobby that I left about 30 years ago. However, my system at that time was also low end HIFI component system: A Pioneer receiver and a Pioneer direct drive turntable with Pioneer cassette deck. I had 2 pairs of speakers; Sonics 2 way, bass reflex and Realistic 2 way acoustic suspension. Finally, an equalizer from radio shack.
My present system is very similar. A Sony 100 Watt Receiver, an Audio Technica 120xusb direct drive turntable, a Sony lx300usb belt drive turntable, Sony 3 way and Polk Audio 2 way speakers.
I realize this is far from an audiophile system, but for me at this present time, it’s the best I can do. And it sounds fine to me. I hope to slowly improve one component at a time.
After I purchased the recent system I also purchased a subscription to Stereophyle magazine. The last stereo mag I purchased was Stereo Review. I was shocked as I poured through the Stereophyle mag. Though I knew such high end equipment existed I thought it was more of a small section of the hobby. Imagine my surprise when I noticed the opposite was true. My low end components were the minority.
So, now aware of the much larger and more advanced equipment available to me, I am all the more excited. In the last six months, I have learned much more about the hobby. I have purchased other stereo mags, and catalogues while reading reviews and tracking various forums.
I hope I am able to contribute something to this forum. I am certain I will learn much.
Thank you