[Mantrox]

Hi there,
i am new to these forums, and so far i enjoyed it very much.
Within the sub-forums categories i wasn't shure where to post this but since it is my first thread on head-fi, i hope u guys can point me to the right direction.

What i need to know/discuss is, what is the best setup i can get with the components i have, so i can get the best possible listening experience.

Here's a list of the components(junk=/) i have:

- Sennheiser HD555
- Grado sr60i
- Technics SA-EX320 (A/V amp)
- Turnatble from a AIWA MX Z7100M
- Creative X-Mod (please don't kick me >.<) bought it years ago..

I tend to listen to either vynil or FLAC on my pc (Foobar WASAPI).

Thank you for your time, and pardon my english, as i am from portugal.

 

[Lenni]

Hi, welcome to Head-Fi - a place loved by my credit card lender

a couple of observations: first, I wouldn't quite use the term "junk" to describe your gear: a) it's not junk at all (ok maybe the AIWA's - doh!), b) people with similar gear may be offended.
second, without knowing your budget, and what you want to do is difficult to recommend anything.

regardless here it goes: if you like vynil I'd consider this as a real good entry level system.

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Paradigm Atom v.6 Monitor

worth spending money on. anything less and you'll be wasting money (imo). note: I'm merely recommending these gear based on magazines "expert reviews".

as for your HP's upgrading your PC soundcard could be a good thing. or maybe a DAC/Amp combo. lots of options. best read, and read...

 

[Mantrox]

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My current budget is low, im thinking of spending like 200euros max per month on gear, and your sugestions fit right in!
Really apreciate the input. thank you sir.

On a side note, if u guys had the stuff i have would you guys use any of it? setup wise? or just discard the hardware and plug the headphones to the pc? Is the A/V amp useless?

Thank you again!
[EDIT]
Btw, i didnt mention i had some speakers:
- A pair of Technics SB-LV500 plus center speaker and 2 for surround.
Basicly a technics 5.0 set.
- Yamaha YST-SW030 active sub.

This system gives me a sensation of mushyness when it comes to playing music. Its just not taylored for the job =/. Thats why i tend to turn to my senn's

[EDIT]

 

[JB197]

Hey that's not junk, it's a starting point!

A Rega or Project turntable would be a decent step and is a reasonably small investment. Keep your amp and headphones for now, and look for a good way to get your FLAC files out of your PC... a USB DAC perhaps?

Upgrade your amp and speakers when you have gathered some money together. The Cambridge Audio, Rotel and Creek brands represent good value for money.

 

[Mantrox]

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Thank you very much for your input!

I was thinking of the DAC option but as i haven't had experience with any, and i dont know any good audio stores around, i didnt dug too deep into the matter.