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Turntable set up

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  • 15-07-2017 8:27pm
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    MikeyReilly
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    Hi guys. I'm looking to buy a turntable amp and speakers. I'm new to all this and just want to make sure I'm not buying the wrong stuff.
    I've researched a bit and got advice from some work mates and have decided on the following.
    Rega Planar 1
    Marantz 5005 amp
    Mission LX-2 speakers.
    All three together kind of fall into my budget of around €600.
    Would this be a good set up? I know the turntable is bit pricey for a newbie but I'm not looking to buy a cheap starter one and then upgrade again in a year and the reviews on it seem very good.


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    Richersounds.ie: Kenny
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    MikeyReilly wrote: »
    Hi guys. I'm looking to buy a turntable amp and speakers. I'm new to all this and just want to make sure I'm not buying the wrong stuff.
    I've researched a bit and got advice from some work mates and have decided on the following.
    Rega Planar 1
    Marantz 5005 amp
    Mission LX-2 speakers.
    All three together kind of fall into my budget of around €600.
    Would this be a good set up? I know the turntable is bit pricey for a newbie but I'm not looking to buy a cheap starter one and then upgrade again in a year and the reviews on it seem very good.
    Hi MikeyReilly.

    Thanks for getting in touch.

    That's a good little system you have listed.

    I purchased a Planar 1 several months ago and I'm over the moon with it.
    They are currently priced at £223.00

    The PM5005 is currently out of stock with no ETA on more arriving just yet.

    You could perhaps look at the Yamaha AS201 which is a good alternative and priced at £159.00
    http://www.richersounds.ie/p-12592-as201-black.aspx

    The LX2 where 5 star reviewed in What HiFi so I would stick with those for starting out. Priced at £128.00
    http://www.richersounds.ie/p-202351-walnut-317821.aspx

    The only other thing you would require would be speaker cable. (If you only require 3 or 4 meters I can throw this in for free for you).
    Something like the Cambridge Audio symphony 200 priced at £1.79 per meter.
    http://www.richersounds.ie/p-100101-symphony-200.aspx

    Delivery would be £6.99.
    Total (Excluding speaker cable) = £516.99 or 622ish Euro.

    Let me know what you think.


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    MikeyReilly
    Registered Users Posts: 121 ✭✭MikeyReilly


    Richersounds.ie: Kenny wrote: »
    Hi MikeyReilly.

    Thanks for getting in touch.

    That's a good little system you have listed.

    I purchased a Planar 1 several months ago and I'm over the moon with it.
    They are currently priced at £223.00

    The PM5005 is currently out of stock with no ETA on more arriving just yet.

    You could perhaps look at the Yamaha AS201 which is a good alternative and priced at £159.00
    http://www.richersounds.ie/p-12592-as201-black.aspx

    The LX2 where 5 star reviewed in What HiFi so I would stick with those for starting out. Priced at £128.00
    http://www.richersounds.ie/p-202351-walnut-317821.aspx

    The only other thing you would require would be speaker cable. (If you only require 3 or 4 meters I can throw this in for free for you).
    Something like the Cambridge Audio symphony 200 priced at £1.79 per meter.
    http://www.richersounds.ie/p-100101-symphony-200.aspx

    Delivery would be £6.99.
    Total (Excluding speaker cable) = £516.99 or 622ish Euro.

    Let me know what you think.

    €622 sounds perfect. I won't have the money for this for another 2-3 weeks so I'll definitely be back on to you for this set up. If you say the Yamaha amp is a good alternative that's good enough for me. Only picked the Marantz cause a friend in work has it and it was in my price range. Thanks for the advice


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    Richersounds.ie: Kenny
    Company Representative Posts: 17,282 ✭✭✭✭Richersounds.ie: Kenny


    MikeyReilly wrote: »
    Richersounds.ie: Kenny wrote: »
    Hi MikeyReilly.

    Thanks for getting in touch.

    That's a good little system you have listed.

    I purchased a Planar 1 several months ago and I'm over the moon with it.
    They are currently priced at £223.00

    The PM5005 is currently out of stock with no ETA on more arriving just yet.

    You could perhaps look at the Yamaha AS201 which is a good alternative and priced at £159.00
    http://www.richersounds.ie/p-12592-as201-black.aspx

    The LX2 where 5 star reviewed in What HiFi so I would stick with those for starting out. Priced at £128.00
    http://www.richersounds.ie/p-202351-walnut-317821.aspx

    The only other thing you would require would be speaker cable. (If you only require 3 or 4 meters I can throw this in for free for you).
    Something like the Cambridge Audio symphony 200 priced at £1.79 per meter.
    http://www.richersounds.ie/p-100101-symphony-200.aspx

    Delivery would be £6.99.
    Total (Excluding speaker cable) = £516.99 or 622ish Euro.

    Let me know what you think.

    €622 sounds perfect. I won't have the money for this for another 2-3 weeks so I'll definitely be back on to you for this set up. If you say the Yamaha amp is a good alternative that's good enough for me. Only picked the Marantz cause a friend in work has it and it was in my price range. Thanks for the advice
    No problem at all MikeyReilly.

    Drop me a PM or post when your ready and I'll get you sorted.


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    MikeyReilly
    Registered Users Posts: 121 ✭✭MikeyReilly


    Hi Kenny
    I'm looking to order these now. Do you have the Marantz pm5005 amps back in stock yet.


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    Richersounds.ie: John
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    MikeyReilly wrote: »
    Hi Kenny
    I'm looking to order these now. Do you have the Marantz pm5005 amps back in stock yet.
    Hi Mikey,

    The Marantz PM5005 is back in stock ( but stock is tight!) - drop us a line with your contact details to sales@richersounds.ie and I'll ask one of the guys to give you a call to get that all sorted for you asap,

    ATVB,

    John Mc & Crew

    John McDonald / Managing Director / Richer Sounds Ireland / www.richersounds.ie / johnmc@richersounds.ie



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    MikeyReilly
    Registered Users Posts: 121 ✭✭MikeyReilly


    Richersounds.ie: John wrote: »
    Hi Mikey,

    The Marantz PM5005 is back in stock ( but stock is tight!) - drop us a line with your contact details to sales@richersounds.ie and I'll ask one of the guys to give you a call to get that all sorted for you asap,

    ATVB,

    John Mc & Crew

    Thanks John email sent there now


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    MikeyReilly
    Registered Users Posts: 121 ✭✭MikeyReilly


    Richersounds.ie: John wrote: »
    Hi Mikey,

    The Marantz PM5005 is back in stock ( but stock is tight!) - drop us a line with your contact details to sales@richersounds.ie and I'll ask one of the guys to give you a call to get that all sorted for you asap,

    ATVB,

    John Mc & Crew

    Thanks John email sent there now


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    Richersounds.ie: John
    Company Representative Posts: 9,463 ✭✭✭Richersounds.ie: John


    Mikey,

    Thanks a million for that - I've approved all that and its good to go for you :)

    Thanks again for the Biz - it's much appreciated!

    ATVB,

    John Mc & Crew

    John McDonald / Managing Director / Richer Sounds Ireland / www.richersounds.ie / johnmc@richersounds.ie



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