Hello Everyone,
I would like suggestions on how to improve my setup. I intend to start collecting vinyl and wish to get the best sound I can on a modest family man's budget. I currently have two systems, one is my man cave the other is in the living room.
Current Setup:
Speakers:
2 B&W 801 Series 2
1 B&W ASW 1000 Sub
1 B&W CC6 S2 Center Channel
2 B&W DM 601 S3
2 Boston VR1
I also have an opportunity to pick up 2 Yamaha NS-777's and 1 Yamaha NS-C444 for $400. Not sure if I should pick these up, but it seems like a really good deal, not sure?
Receiver:
Denon AVR 2310 CI
Yamaha RX A730
Here are my specific questions:
1) Which turntable should I start with? I'm leaning toward the AT-LP120 or the Pro-Ject Carbon; or should I go with a yard sale find to start with?
2) How can I maximize my current speakers? I don't think that my current setup is making the best use of the B&W 801s.
3) Should I focus on upgrading speaker wire?
4) Anyone have any insight on the Yamaha NS-777's? Are they worth picking up?
Any guidance would be helpful. You should also know that I am a thrifty buyer; my total investment to date for all of the above equipment is only $1,450. Yes, I know how fortunate I am to have all of this equipment for such a small investment.
Thank you to everyone for you guidance! I look forward to learning from all of you.
Jason
Hello Everyone,
I would like suggestions on how to improve my setup. I intend to start collecting vinyl and wish to get the best sound I can on a modest family man's budget. I currently have two systems, one is my man cave the other is in the living room.
Current Setup:
Speakers:
2 B&W 801 Series 2
1 B&W ASW 1000 Sub
1 B&W CC6 S2 Center Channel
2 B&W DM 601 S3
2 Boston VR1
I also have an opportunity to pick up 2 Yamaha NS-777's and 1 Yamaha NS-C444 for $400. Not sure if I should pick these up, but it seems like a really good deal, not sure?
Receiver:
Denon AVR 2310 CI
Yamaha RX A730
Here are my specific questions:
1) Which turntable should I start with? I'm leaning toward the AT-LP120 or the Pro-Ject Carbon; or should I go with a yard sale find to start with?
2) How can I maximize my current speakers? I don't think that my current setup is making the best use of the B&W 801s.
3) Should I focus on upgrading speaker wire?
4) Anyone have any insight on the Yamaha NS-777's? Are they worth picking up?
Any guidance would be helpful. You should also know that I am a thrifty buyer; my total investment to date for all of the above equipment is only $1,450. Yes, I know how fortunate I am to have all of this equipment for such a small investment.
Thank you to everyone for you guidance! I look forward to learning from all of you.
Jason