Being a financially challenged fellow, I have a very modest vinyl front end consisting of a Thorens TD170, an ortofon Red cartridge, and a parasound Zphono phono amp (a refurb).

I have it sitting on a Salamander archtype 3 stand on vibrapods. The turntable is level per a level bubble.

Sound By Singer Closing

http://www.u-37.com/2010/07/23/u-37-detroit-video/

When I think back to my earliest childhood, when I still wore a diaper (= mid 50'es), I thought that someone was actually inside the colossal piece of audio my parents had, singing and playing for me. It was a gigantic beast, mono with built-in radio and 78 record player. Later on they transferred to LP's and more modern equipment.

http://www.physorg.com/news199713302.html

Hello Everyone

I would like some recommendations for a HT setup (receiver + speakers) for the family room in our new home. IIRC, the room is 17