Doug Sterlina wrote:
Im new to the hi-fi scene and im interested in getting what I guess
you could call a "mid-fi" system for my 9x13' room and I want some
expert opinion. I want to spend about $1000 or less on a turntable, 2
speakers, and amp
For speakers I was thinking about Polk Monitor 50's or something
similar and an Audio-Technica AT-PL120 turntable. Will floorstanding
speakers be too much for such a small room? I want to avoid having a
powered sub since that will cost extra and be overkill in a townhouse.
If you don't need to play loudly, you don't need large speakers.
However, floor-standers have their "stands" built-in, which is nice.
When it comes to the amps, im lost. As far as power amplifiers vs
integrated amplifiers how do you know what you will need since
different devices output at different levels.
Everything, except most turntables, output at about the same level.
The turntable has a
built in pre-amp so would that be able to drive a power amp directly
and would that be the best option?
Probably doesn't matter, for your purposes.
I read that most consumer all in
one tuners are integrated amps with a radio tuner, but then im
confused as to why some would have a phono input if all the inputs go
through the built in pre-amp anyways.
Most turntables do not have line-level outputs. They require a
special phono input.
I also want to be able to hook my computer to the system if possible
through RCA cables.
Piece of cake.
If I were you I'd put more money toward your speakers. You can find
decent-quality old receivers for next to nothing. After buying your
turntable and a cheap CD or DVD player (that I assume you'll want),
you can still have over $500 for a sweet pair of speakers, like these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Like-New-Pair-of...QQcmdZViewItem