zerodown Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 Hi everyone, rookie here and just after some advice. Anyway, had a great night on the punt last week and figured what the hell, let's finally listen to all this vinyl(as opposed to the cd I'd buy at the same time) that I've collected over 20+ years. 95% of it fits into the punk rock genre, ie. Fatwreck, epitaph, lookout, dischord, nitro labels, etc etc. Being that there's no nearby hifi store and being one that's not exactly reckless or risk avoidant, I dived into some online stores and then cross referenced things with google/YouTube reviews. I ended up with: Debut carbon Evo w/2m Red Rotel A11 Tribute integrated amp Klipsch The Sixes Speakers Now I'm positive there's no issue with the turntable and amp combination but having done further reading I'm now second guessing my choice of speakers. Because the speakers have a built in amp and I don't intend to add a CD player at any time, should I have just purchased a phono pre-amp instead? I say that because I understand the inbuilt phono amp is rubbish. Is the amp basically useless now bar the phono? I spent $900 on the Rotel, $750 on the turntable and $1300 on the Klipsch sixes, this is all Australian dollerydoos. Ive opened the Rotel but understand I can return the amp with no penalty. The speakers which arrive in a couple of days, not so much. If you've made it this far down, I thank you and sorry for the long post. Yesterday I was confident but now having gone down the rabbit hole I'm second guessing myself or having a light bulb moment so before I stuff up monumentally I'd appreciate any feedback or suggestions. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted November 27, 2023 Moderators Share Posted November 27, 2023 Welcome to the Forum. I believe there is a work around here, but I haven’t tried running Sixes with a Turntable. I think we can get you some answers, give it a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 Welcome...since you are somewhat committed, may as well see and hear for yourself. Should be a line level/phono switch, which would give you the option of using an outboard phono preamp. Here is hoping you like. @zerodown 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 Did a search using"sixes". Came back with 82 results. One of which I chimed in...(big deal, lol).: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 Quote Anyway, had a great night on the punt last week This is where you lost me........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 17 minutes ago, Shakeydeal said: This is where you lost me........ I think it means he won some at gambling. I would spend it on audio too. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 11 minutes ago, Marvel said: I think it means he won some at gambling. I would spend it on audio too. See. You can learn all sorts of new things on the Klipsch forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 Did you get your sixes from nearby or, the USA? There @zerodown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 There’s no use for a separate amp with The Sixes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invidiosulus Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 I would have gotten some passive speakers to use with that amp. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 Yup, return the Sixes and get passive speaker for the amp. He could still get some Klipsch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iteachstem Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 I liked my 6's for computer speakers at first, but they have a hiss that was too audible being that close! (Plus the sub out has noise!) I would suggest other speakers... if you're not opposed to buying a nice used set, you have a lot of great options in the $1,300 price range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 Good evening @zerodown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parlophone1 Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 You have picked good components. Sixes are powered speakers, so obviously you have Rotel integrated amp as a surplus in this combo. Marvel above has offered one way for you to solve your issue. Rotel is a good amp so you might consider his approach by returning the Sixes and buy a pair of non-powered speakers. Other way to go is your own proposal: return the Rotel and get a phono pre-amp. I do not have the Sixes, but having in mind some reviews even here on this forum, buit-in phono might not be your best pick. I would still try it before buying a separate phono. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 Feed the Sixes with the preamp outs on your A11 or trade it for a preamp only. Keeping the A11 has more flexibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerodown Posted November 30, 2023 Author Share Posted November 30, 2023 On 11/28/2023 at 6:13 AM, billybob said: Did you get your sixes from nearby or, the USA? There @zerodown Australia mate. I figure you ask because of the price, if so, would you believe I actually had a $300 voucher which knocked them down to the above price. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerodown Posted November 30, 2023 Author Share Posted November 30, 2023 On 11/28/2023 at 5:10 AM, Shakeydeal said: This is where you lost me........ The punt = gambling on the near wall to wall 24/7 horse, greyhound and trotting races we have over the pond here 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerodown Posted November 30, 2023 Author Share Posted November 30, 2023 Too many to list individually but many thanks for clearing this up for me and putting me on the right path, greatly appreciated. As much as I love the look of the sixes I think I'll be keeping the amp and sending these back and spending the return on something else without the bells and whistles which I don't require. Thanks again! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Anytime mate! We have a vinyl thread. Other mates here mate. Like your decision. Let us know. Bet should sound Rotel... Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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