Hi, I am trying to figure out what is the next logical upgrade in my current turntable set up. Everything I have is rather budget, but overall it sounds pretty good.
Current setup:
Audio Technica ATLP120 Turntable with cork mat and Nagaoka mp-110
ART DJPREii
Onkyo TX8020 Receiver
Polk Audio Monitor Series JR5s
I was curious what would have the biggest effect on sound quality better floorstanding speakers, an improved phono stage or a more powerful receiver. I'm thinking I can scrape together $300-400 for this upgrade.
The Onkyo overall has been a bit disappointing. I read a lot of positive reviews before picking it up and feel like the phono stage is just kind of quiet/ dull, hence the purchase of the budget ART DJPre. Do any receivers have a decent enough phono stage at a budget price?
I have enjoyed the positive effect the external phonostage has had on the setup, but I am curious if a tube phono stage like a Yaqin would give me a bit more umph. I've also considered Cambridge phono pres.
The Polks are nice enough, but they are on the floor because my wife doesn't like the idea of stands with a baby around. Probably a good idea. I thought floorstnaidn speakers could solve this problem. I was thinking about checking out the pioneer SP FS52s everyone is raving about. Or add a subwoofer to the equation.
Or I have considered getting a Pro-Ject Carbon...
Any opinions would be helpful. I don't want to make a lateral move and waste money, but I don't have a whole lot to work with.
Current setup:
Audio Technica ATLP120 Turntable with cork mat and Nagaoka mp-110
ART DJPREii
Onkyo TX8020 Receiver
Polk Audio Monitor Series JR5s
I was curious what would have the biggest effect on sound quality better floorstanding speakers, an improved phono stage or a more powerful receiver. I'm thinking I can scrape together $300-400 for this upgrade.
The Onkyo overall has been a bit disappointing. I read a lot of positive reviews before picking it up and feel like the phono stage is just kind of quiet/ dull, hence the purchase of the budget ART DJPre. Do any receivers have a decent enough phono stage at a budget price?
I have enjoyed the positive effect the external phonostage has had on the setup, but I am curious if a tube phono stage like a Yaqin would give me a bit more umph. I've also considered Cambridge phono pres.
The Polks are nice enough, but they are on the floor because my wife doesn't like the idea of stands with a baby around. Probably a good idea. I thought floorstnaidn speakers could solve this problem. I was thinking about checking out the pioneer SP FS52s everyone is raving about. Or add a subwoofer to the equation.
Or I have considered getting a Pro-Ject Carbon...
Any opinions would be helpful. I don't want to make a lateral move and waste money, but I don't have a whole lot to work with.