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jezooi

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GIRL NEWBIE
« on: 20 Dec 2007, 04:51 pm »
Hi there!

I am looking for some recommendations on solid used equipment.
I am new to all of this and I would love to begin building a quality system to REALLY enjoy my records.
I currently have a technics turntable...but am in the market for a used receiver (integrated, to start off with) and some speakers...
my budget is between $500-$550...any ideas??

thanks!  :D




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Gordy

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« Reply #1 on: 20 Dec 2007, 05:19 pm »
Speaker recommendations are tough as they are so personal but  :lol:  if you could find some of Danny's AV series of speakers on A'gon, it'd be a great starting point!  Here's his site link... http://www.gr-research.com/
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Robert57

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« Reply #2 on: 20 Dec 2007, 05:53 pm »
For a superb receiver in your price range, I'd look for a NAD 7240 PE.This includes a phono and tuner. I've seen them on Audiogon or EBay for about $210-230. Excellent sound and quality for the money. If you're interested, I know of a good friend who might be interested in parting with his.


Rob
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jezooi

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« Reply #3 on: 20 Dec 2007, 06:03 pm »
oh! I have been looking at NADs and would be VERY interested..
please let me know if they are willing to part.. :thumb:
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Marbles

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« Reply #4 on: 20 Dec 2007, 06:08 pm »
Quote from: jezooi on 20 Dec 2007, 06:03 pm
oh! I have been looking at NADs and would be VERY interested..
please let me know if they are willing to part.. :thumb:

Didn't think I'd read that here today  :lol:
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jezooi

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« Reply #5 on: 20 Dec 2007, 06:10 pm »
HA!

I am currently looking at a NAD 7155...any thoughts?
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WGH

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« Reply #6 on: 20 Dec 2007, 07:40 pm »
Quote from: jezooi on 20 Dec 2007, 06:10 pm
I am currently looking at a NAD 7155...any thoughts?

Just gave my old NAD 7155 to a good friend for her system. I bought it new in March of '85, and used it for 8 hours every day in my shop until a year ago, and still sounds great. A terrific starter receiver and much better than most. As with any receiver the phono section is just OK, so if you want to spin a lot of records think about a separate phono pre-amp down the road.

I would say yes, buy it if the price is right.

Wayne
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jezooi

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« Reply #7 on: 20 Dec 2007, 07:47 pm »
awesome, thanks for the input!
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Robert57

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« Reply #8 on: 20 Dec 2007, 08:59 pm »
Jesoi,

I sent you a PM about the used NAD 7240 PE receiver. This was the successor model to the one you are looking at, and more powerful I believe. Even though it is rated at a modest 40 watts, it has a short-burst peak power auxiliary power cuircuit (Power Envelope ) that allows it to perform at a much more powerful level, performing more like an amp of double the rated power. A great value. I have happily used the NAD 7240PE since I bought it new in 1986 as my starter amp and can't bear to part with it.

Rob
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KCI-JohnP

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« Reply #9 on: 20 Dec 2007, 09:12 pm »
Welcome aboard, some good advice here. Good luck in building your system.

Regards,
John
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