Hello,
First time posting here, looking for advice on whether I should upgrade my system.
I have a 2000+ record collection, mostly 60s and 80s. British invasion, psychedelic, folk, garage, UK indie, shoegaze, goth, new wave, that sort of thing.
My current setup (all from early/mid 80s):
Revolver turntable (with a Grado Sonata)
http://www.hifi-classic.net/review/revolver-172.html
NAD 1020 preamp
https://www.hifiengine.com/manual_library/nad/1020.shtml
NAD 2140 power amp
https://www.hifiengine.com/manual_library/nad/2140.shtml
JBL 18Ti speakers
https://www.stereophile.com/content/jbl-18ti-loudspeaker
I've been lusting after a VPI 'table since before I can remember, and have been thinking of getting a Scout Jr. However, if I do that, seems like I'd need to upgrade everything else as well, otherwise, "weakest link" rule.
Given that a lot of what I listen to is "noise", or at least, lots of fuzz guitars, is it even worth it? I have about zero classical/jazz records, which seems to be the audiophile genres. My theory has been that since I listen to mostly 80s music, having an 80s system seems just fine.
Please let me know if you have similar tastes, and if you find that a newer, quality system does make a difference.
Thanks!
-Keith
Hello,
First time posting here, looking for advice on whether I should upgrade my system.
I have a 2000+ record collection, mostly 60s and 80s. British invasion, psychedelic, folk, garage, UK indie, shoegaze, goth, new wave, that sort of thing.
My current setup (all from early/mid 80s):
Revolver turntable (with a Grado Sonata)
http://www.hifi-classic.net/review/revolver-172.html
NAD 1020 preamp
https://www.hifiengine.com/manual_library/nad/1020.shtml
NAD 2140 power amp
https://www.hifiengine.com/manual_library/nad/2140.shtml
JBL 18Ti speakers
https://www.stereophile.com/content/jbl-18ti-loudspeaker
I've been lusting after a VPI 'table since before I can remember, and have been thinking of getting a Scout Jr. However, if I do that, seems like I'd need to upgrade everything else as well, otherwise, "weakest link" rule.
Given that a lot of what I listen to is "noise", or at least, lots of fuzz guitars, is it even worth it? I have about zero classical/jazz records, which seems to be the audiophile genres. My theory has been that since I listen to mostly 80s music, having an 80s system seems just fine.
Please let me know if you have similar tastes, and if you find that a newer, quality system does make a difference.
Thanks!
-Keith