willjk Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 (edited) Long story short my girlfriend bought me a entry level audio technical turntable (AT-LP60-BT) as a present which started me down this path. I also play lossless audio files on my old ipod classic II (160 gig). I have an old Dennon DR-545R receiver (2-way 65 watt) that's plenty old but still works like a charm. I replaced my old Boston Acoustic speakers with R-26F's and a R-10SW sub recently. The receiver has pre-outs for the sub. I listen to mostly rock music ranging from Radiohead to the Allman brothers. My receiver is also hooked up to my tv but I don't really care about surround sound at the moment. Am I better off spending as much as I can on better turntable now or should I upgrade the receiver first and upgrade the turntable at a later date? Room size is 20x15 with hardwood floors. I could spend around $700 on either at the moment. I'm fairly happy with the sound it puts out now but have a few more dollars to spend and want to try and get the biggest bang for the buck. I'm not a audiophile so take it easy on me! Thanks in advance all! Edited March 7, 2017 by willjk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldred Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Wow.....do realize you ....that you are asking a bunch of audio fanatics about upgrading. Personally I have been diagnosed with a very common condition called Audioitice...the only medication is buying more audio... Your statement is that you like what you have...but you want to get rid if the brightness of the R-26F's.....play with the tone controls for now... As far as upgrading the turntable your girlfriend gave you......are you crazy...she gave you a turntable and you don't want it....NOT going to be good. Maybe invest in a cartridge..... Keep the turntable......and of course keep the girlfriend...you never know she may later think you need a McIntosh system....keep working on that one George, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willjk Posted March 7, 2017 Author Share Posted March 7, 2017 The funny thing is she wants a turntable now too but doesn't want to spend the $ so she gets it once I upgrade the TT. Believe me I well aware of all the land mines... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshnich Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Really depends on how much you listen to records. If you a fairly large collection and you enjoy the experience of futzing with Lps. Then upgrade the tt. Otherwise go the other way! I don't know a lot about the Tt you have so I cannot say that a 700 dollar option would be significantly better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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