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In Reply to: RE: All you need is a turntable, phono cartrige, speakers and wire and you will........ posted by Pojack on March 01, 2014 at 12:27:03
but that doesn't mean you can't keep your eyes out for some nice vintage speakers as well when garage sale season starts; it is a hobby, after all.
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So i just wanted to give you guys an update on my quest to set up my first vinyl system. I did some more searching and i ended up finding a cheaper technics SL-23 for $90 in great condition and it also included a cartridge. So I'm feeling confident on that purchase. So after buying the turntable i decided to go to the local Stereo store to see what they can offer for speakers. I walked in and asked for some advice on 2 channel bookshelf speakers, i ended up listening to some Totem Rainmakers and Mites and some Boston acoustics. And man did the rainmakers sound amazing after comparing the 3 different speakers. But i couldn't justify 1000$ for just a pair of speakers unless i decided to get a receiver that would work for my whole tv and surround sound system and my digital music, paired with a phono pre amp for my turntable. But I'm not in need of all that yet. I was offered financing and all but i wasnt ready. I did ask about the Pioneer SP-BS22-LR speakers and he said that they really weren't meant for 2 channel and they were more for surround sound systems, so i didn't press more about listening to them. I wish i did now as I'm composing this post. so ill go back and ask to listen to them. Any ways just wanted to give you guys an update on my quest. ill be bringing my vintage amp, tuner, and turntable and cd player to my local shop to get cleaned up and serviced tomorrow. Thanks all Dan.
no where do they say that the speaker is designed for surround sound, portable use, propping the door open or attracting beings from other planets. Please see below:
Thanks viridian for clearing that up. Now my only question is, since these pioneer SP-BS22-LR speakers can take a maximum of 80 watts, would my amp be able to play these speakers properly? here are the specs i was able to find for my amp.
Pioneer SA-740
Power output: 40 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)
Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz
Speaker load impedance: 6Ω to 16Ω
Dimensions: 420 x 290 x 100mm
Weight: 5.6kg
Year: 1983
to me i think that my amp isn't powerful enough to play these speakers to there full potential but in not to sure thats why i felt safe asking here.
of the speakers. 1db being approximately the lowest change in volume that one can easily hear. So it's not that much. The limiting thing is the 4" woofer. I've had midrange drivers in my speakers bigger than that. It's a matter of personal taste and the size of your room and musical preferences. But the amp will easily push those speakers.
And a shout out to Mark, who gave you great advice to change the stylus on your cartridge.
Thank you for that bit of info. And that is a relief to know that I don't have to go out and spend more money on another amp. Once I get my gear back from the repair shop,(hopefully Saturday) I'll go back and request that salesman go plug in the speakers I'm interested in and not something I don't want lol. I'll keep you guys updated on my process. I find my self glued to my laptop reading all kinds of audiophile forums and magazines and also YouTube since my first post here, you guys weren't kidding about this addictive hobby. I'm allready making a list of things to look out for this spring when the yard sales start lol.
you'll be friendless, broke, overweight, and bald before you know it. Better to take up a healthy hobby like anonymous, unprotected sex, recreational drugs, or internet gambling. I hear that speculating on Bitcoin can get you at least part of the way. Good luck.BTW, why not take your amp into the hi-fi shop (you'll be homeless soon enough anyway) so that you can hear if it works nicely with the Pios? Or perhaps they could loan you the speaker on the day of the week that they are closed, with a full credit card deposit, of course.
Edits: 03/04/14
Haha I don't think I'll get to that point. But thanks for the heads up.
Hi Pojack, hey where's Crocka.....I hope that turntable works out for you, the Technics SL-23. Just remember,no one puts a brand new, real cool cartridge on a 100 dollar turntable. The stylus will probably be worn out, and if you respect your new vinyl like I have all my life,you will want to buy a new cartridge to protect your collection.Unless you put your fingers on the record and make that scratchy sound heard at the Montreal discos. The care, condition, and proper setup of the turntable made music fun, when cd's came about it was too easy....but I know you have an ear for music, that's why your quest for vinyl. Your enthusiasm has got me ready to finally buy a cartridge and have fun listening to music again, I have missed it. Before I sign off,look up Telly Savalas or (Kojack) on Google or any search engine and you will understand my stupid jokes. Let me know about the SL-23,I have the SL-20, but as I have stated,if you (hit the rack) your needle wears down all night.With the SL-23 it shuts off automatically,a great feature even for the purists, the people who want the least or minimal controls.Take care Pojack...Mark Korda
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