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New Head-Fier
Hi all,
So...I am just now getting back into vinyl, and I want to do this right from the start, but a bit overwhelmed by what components best go together, and how to make the most of the pieces I already have. The more I read, the more I think I might have gone a bit out of order here...and now I am just looking for the best way to tie it all together now. So, here’s where I stand:
Started with a U-Turn Orbit Plus turntable (with built-in Pluto pre-amp), and paired that with Edifier R1280T bookshelf speakers (may look to upgrade here soon, but seemed like a great place to start based on reviews). Now, here’s where it gets murky for me: Also bought a pair of Sennheiser HD650 headphones...and I just don’t know where I need to go now. Do I need a dedicated amp for the cans? If so - do I also then need a normal receiver as well..? Or...is the receiver alone more than adequate to drive the cans and fully realize their potential..? Was looking at possibly going with a vintage receiver (Marantz 2238 or Yamaha CR-600, etc). Is this enough, or would I be best served also investing ina dedicated HP amp as well..? Goal is to find the sweet spot in terms of best sound without breaking the bank. Would like to get it right (for the most part) from the start.
Thanks for any help you can offer!
So...I am just now getting back into vinyl, and I want to do this right from the start, but a bit overwhelmed by what components best go together, and how to make the most of the pieces I already have. The more I read, the more I think I might have gone a bit out of order here...and now I am just looking for the best way to tie it all together now. So, here’s where I stand:
Started with a U-Turn Orbit Plus turntable (with built-in Pluto pre-amp), and paired that with Edifier R1280T bookshelf speakers (may look to upgrade here soon, but seemed like a great place to start based on reviews). Now, here’s where it gets murky for me: Also bought a pair of Sennheiser HD650 headphones...and I just don’t know where I need to go now. Do I need a dedicated amp for the cans? If so - do I also then need a normal receiver as well..? Or...is the receiver alone more than adequate to drive the cans and fully realize their potential..? Was looking at possibly going with a vintage receiver (Marantz 2238 or Yamaha CR-600, etc). Is this enough, or would I be best served also investing ina dedicated HP amp as well..? Goal is to find the sweet spot in terms of best sound without breaking the bank. Would like to get it right (for the most part) from the start.
Thanks for any help you can offer!
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