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MikeH said:
I think you made a good decision too! Hope you enjoy them. The KEFs were the first "quality" speakers I bought and haven't had any issues for the past 6+ years while using them every day.
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Damn. I can't wait to to hear the difference already.


Also, thank you fam for offering suggestions, deals, recommendations, etc. I really appreciate everyone's input! Considering how much of a noob I am when it comes to this stuff, I'm glad that I have y'all to help me make a better/well-informed decision.

Definitely made some major upgrades -- I'll keep you all posted once I have everything put together! I wasn't really expecting to make these changes right away, yet here we are (I'm glad that I was able to do them all at once though). Moving away from powered speakers to a phono pre-amp/amp/passive speakers plus a new cartridge (Grado Gold3) will make a huge difference for sure!


Here's to saving up for a new turntable -- I hope I can last at least like 2 years before making that purchase :ROFLMAO: 😭
 
thisunfolds said:
Damn. I can't wait to to hear the difference already.


Also, thank you fam for offering suggestions, deals, recommendations, etc. I really appreciate everyone's input! Considering how much of a noob I am when it comes to this stuff, I'm glad that I have y'all to help me make a better/well-informed decision.

Definitely made some major upgrades -- I'll keep you all posted once I have everything put together! I wasn't really expecting to make these changes right away. Moving away from powered speakers to a phono pre-amp/amp/passive speakers plus a new cartridge (Grado Gold3) will make a huge difference for sure!


Here's to saving up for a new turntable -- I hope I can last at least like 2 years before making that purchase :ROFLMAO: 😭
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So, did I miss it? Which amp did you buy?
 
Mr Moustache said:
Clearly speakers for me. What's your budget? You'll need an amp too.
edit: for a significant improvement on the deck you enter Ultradeck territory, less than that will likely be a side move.
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Joe Mac said:
Yeah I agree, with a healthy budget a move to an amplifier and passive speakers is where I think you’ll get the biggest jump.

You’ll want an amp with a fixed level out to keep using the magni for your phones, a tape out is the usual output for this.
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Probably like a $1000 soft budget! Would ideally like to get to a place where I wouldn't have to upgrade my speakers for at least a couple years after I would be able to upgrade my deck. Probably not endgame speakers, but close to it!
 
Ghost said:
Probably like a $1000 soft budget! Would ideally like to get to a place where I wouldn't have to upgrade my speakers for at least a couple years after I would be able to upgrade my deck. Probably not endgame speakers, but close to it!
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For the amplifier a NAD like this is definitely a good call.

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As for the speakers I would have said the Wharfedale Denton but with the 80th seemingly gone the 85th plus the NAD will blow your budget.

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Mather said:
Question. How far do you guys have the back of your speakers sitting from your wall? What's a good distance?
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This video is, in my opinion, overly complicating things to an extent. But the core concept is a good starting point.


I did the basic math for the starting points, which wasn't bad for sidewall distance.
I didn't bring the speakers nearly as far out as he starts, because it's mostly just proving a point. I also didn't use any tape. Just did estimates. But I like starting with as far out of your room will be comfortable/functional, and then step it back towards the front wall until it sounds right, and then wrong.

From there you can starting doing more simple adjustments like a little forward/back, left/right and toe in/out. My best tip I can offer is you don't need to nail it on one session. Tweak it over a couple days, ideally with a range of music. Then mark it or write it down and enjoy.
 
displayname said:
This video is, in my opinion, overly complicating things to an extent. But the core concept is a good starting point.


I did the basic math for the starting points, which wasn't bad for sidewall distance.
I didn't bring the speakers nearly as far out as he starts, because it's mostly just proving a point. I also didn't use any tape. Just did estimates. But I like starting with as far out of your room will be comfortable/functional, and then step it back towards the front wall until it sounds right, and then wrong.

From there you can starting doing more simple adjustments like a little forward/back, left/right and toe in/out. My best tip I can offer is you don't need to nail it on one session. Tweak it over a couple days, ideally with a range of music. Then mark it or write it down and enjoy.
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Argh every time you post this the idea that this guy thinks there are 10 inches in a foot makes me want to beat him.

I’m also hugely sceptical of the necessity of going to this extent in a home environment, just place them where they fit in your room a bit off the wall and play with fine tuning that distance from the wall and the toe in until they sound right!
 
Joe Mac said:
Argh every time you post this the idea that this guy thinks there are 10 inches in a foot makes me want to beat him.

I’m also hugely sceptical of the necessity of going to this extent in a home environment, just place them where they fit in your room a bit off the wall and play with fine tuning that distance from the wall and the toe in until they sound right!
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Absolutely.

Just make sure the speakers are level and stable as a start!
 
Ghost said:
Probably like a $1000 soft budget! Would ideally like to get to a place where I wouldn't have to upgrade my speakers for at least a couple years after I would be able to upgrade my deck. Probably not endgame speakers, but close to it!
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Great advice for amp and speakers on the previous page for this kind of budget.
 
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