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Just retired and want to get back to vinyl listening

I'm reeducating myself.... after years of no TT and focusing on just stereo listening.. I had a some early Klipsch Hersey’s and some GENESIS speakers pair with Yamaha receiver and low end turntable 30-40 years ago -- I can afford a higher end setup this days -- so what are thoughts on pairing a luxman l-550axII with Klipsch cornwalls?

I like the Herseys for music in the day.. cornwalls seem to be larger herseys but may well need audtion some of the tower types folks seem to tout..

I still thinking on TT -- but may get a VPI scout or prime -- thinking through the cartridge choices and other things is still a serious education -- recc?

music taster are varied -- jazz to singer vocalist miles davis - linda Ronstadt and a host of others for vocal musics and instruments- soft rock of the 70-80s- to some classical

thoughts -- looking to 15-20K for the refit for stereo listening - but could stretch some if I like the setup

steventoney
inna
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Bill,
As always, good post, encouraging even inspirational but with a warning.
As for the best pressings, I think some of us could help here.
Yeah, taking dealers' time with little possibility of buying from them doesn't feel good. However, how else to try and compare many brands? Say, I would like to compare Lamm and Ypsilon or Gryphon and FM Acoustics. Virtually zero chance to do it at one dealer.
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bdp24
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Very few people take Eminent Technology LFT-8b speakers as seriously as they do Maggies, for a reason of which I am unaware (I own both, as well as QUAD ESL’s). Harry Weisfeld of VPI, from a recent blog posting: "The ET LFT-8b may have the best midrange of any loudspeaker I have ever heard". A ridiculous bargain at $2499 retail.
inna
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He probably have not heard many or his hearing is bizarre at best or he is grossly exaggerating. No wonder I never considered VPI. This is BS.
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royv101621
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As I approach retirement age I can tell you my ears have changed. The audio industry has changed too. Today, SOUND is part of the video market and downloading allows music to survive.
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Today’s sound IS accurate, but lacking the pleasant emotion that was built in to those 70/80’s systems of the past. I find that especially true of Klipsch. That sterile like sound is also drives the price of vintage equipment.
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steventoney OP
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greg -- what are your direct usage and "hearing" thoughts on the luxman 590 and the accuphase e-600

thanks

bill - I get what you are saying -- I think I'm ready to get back to vinyl and explore

all -- I’m starting my education and asking and listening as noted in first post

thanks for the input -- some things suggest while interesting and I do go read on all suggestions are out of what I have budget for at least my first start setup


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