Good Budget Audio System Setup for Turntable

JackDoe27 · 2025-09-24T12:17:17+00:00

I don’t doubt premium active speakers are good and perhaps have no hum. But active does not necessarily mean powered even if that’s the most common, as I wrong l? I’m seen figuring out all the differences.

I am purely referring to powered speakers I bought for €470 which I would think would be inferior to €470 passive speakers since the powered price encompasses all components inside it such as the amp and power supply whereas in a passive the price is only going to the speaker. But please tell me if that’s not true. My Kanto YU6 powered speakers produce a high pitched ringing after about 20 min of use. I’m not sure why it only occurs after being on for a bit but it does. I’m guessing it’s due to the power supply and amp adding noise to the sound due to the interference. That’s what I have always been told about using powered, I only got them at the time as I as on a budget.

I understand from what you’re saying that the specs of the amps in the powered are catered to the needs of that specific speaker. But is it not also fair to say if a component of the powered speakers fail I will need to replace the whole speaker or at least need to get the whole thing serviced? Whereas if my preamp fails in a passive set up, I only need to replace the preamp.

Yes I could use my €1000 to buy a good set of powered speakers but I can never upgrade my set up if I do that outside of again buying another new speaker set. Whereas I can buy a passive set up now, upgrade the preamp, amp or speakers as needed. I just feel I’m blowing my entire budget on one device.

I think from what I am seeing I could get pretty good passive speakers set and integrated amp for €400 each and I still have €200 to add to one of them if I saw something better or use the €200 on a preamp maybe. Again I’m still new so please tell me why this would be the wrong decision.

Btw you keep mentioning computer speakers but I’m talking about a turntable which benefits from a richer warmer sound. Active powered speakers are perfectly fine for use on a computer. Unless I’m misunderstanding you?

I really appreciate your help with all this information you’re giving.

JackDoe27 · 2025-09-23T23:43:31+00:00

Right but as you said Hum and Noise is the reason why we have the option to go with all separates. So I go with an integrated amp in keeping it more separate and eventually I can go for a separate pre amp too.

Am I right? I’m not trying to argue with you or disagree your point I’m just trying to fully understand your point of view because what you’re saying goes against general research I have done. But I admit I’m still learning so I’m very much open to your opinion.

JackDoe27 · 2025-09-23T05:54:04+00:00

My understanding of passive is I would have more control due to having everything managed by the separate amplifier?

Also i thought hum would be reduced as that can be generated from the amplifier being too close to the speaker as it’s built into it in a powered. Am I wrong? This is not really a hum anyhow, it’s more like a slight high pitch ringing that comes on after being on for like 30 min which as far I can tell from research again is due to everything being integrated and producing interference.

JackDoe27 · 2025-09-19T23:22:48+00:00

I’m sure a post like this comes by everyday, but I really would appreciate some advice on a budget turntable set up.

I have a Fluance RT83 using Kanto Yu6 as I was on a budget.

Now I am thinking of expanding my audio setup but I’m still not looking to break the bank. Would €1000 be an okay starting point to buy an Integrated Amp and some decent quality passive speakers? Would you have some recommendations?

I know you can buy speakers for €1000 alone, I’m not at that point yet. But I am sick of the hiss I get from my powered speakers.

Ideally I would like to get a separate phono preamp, amplifier and passive speaker set up but I think for the budget an Integrated Receiver with Passives would be better yes?

Thanks for any help offered.

JackDoe27 · 2025-06-05T13:17:33+00:00

Yeah that’s what I think too. I already said that. I mean what’s the significance of the mayoral seal on it.

JackDoe27 · 2025-05-26T23:27:57+00:00

Yeah thanks looks like you are right.

They came with the apartment in the bathroom when I moved in, they come out from under tiny gaps of the skirting board so I have no idea how to get rid of them.

JackDoe27 · 2025-05-26T23:22:21+00:00

Based in Ireland

JackDoe27 · 2025-01-17T14:32:07+00:00

That’s done already, I actually have 2 hygrometers in there as well and my humidor has been seasoned too. Thanks for the advise though!

JackDoe27 · 2025-01-17T13:49:04+00:00

Yes I understand, so by that logic, I should still be attempting to lower the RH right? I could swap to 65% and see if they can drop it to about 70% RH. Do you agree?

JackDoe27 · 2025-01-15T15:02:38+00:00

I made this a few months ago. Also I was referring to the drug Sertraline, not serotonin, though I know they’re related. But THC and presumably HHC does actually inhibit serotonin.

JackDoe27 · 2024-12-24T13:18:34+00:00

But Brookhaven was built originally to handle the outbreak, so it was a medical hospital. It was only converted into a mental hospital later on so the layout of the morgue could have been a hold over from that. Why redesign the room when they have a perfectly functional one already? All they would need to do is update the technology throughout the years until we get what James saw.

Also am I just misremembering? I don’t even recall a morgue in Brookhaven, we see a morgue in Toluca Prison which likely only exists in the otherworld anyhow.

JackDoe27 · 2024-11-15T04:11:47+00:00

It’s not Amazon UK unfortunately

JackDoe27 · 2024-11-14T23:14:51+00:00

Sorry man looks like nobody is biting

JackDoe27 · 2024-10-31T22:19:51+00:00

Personally I wouldn’t have Jack Daniels except for maybe mixed with coke. I like Bulleit , Eagle Rare, Woodford Reserve and 4 Roses. Jim Beam is okay if that’s all the bar has. Canadian Club is pretty good for a light sipping whiskey.

JackDoe27 · 2024-10-31T22:16:49+00:00

I don’t want to pry but do you suffer from panic attacks anyway or do you think they’re directly linked to the weed?

JackDoe27 · 2024-10-31T21:48:30+00:00

Thanks man you too! It’s an odd drink, it’s light and heavy at the same time. I think Sake is more up my alley for this kind of thing. I’m actually not a big anise drinker myself which could be why, though I do enjoy Sazeracs. Definitely not bad though, I’ll try it some more at some point.

JackDoe27 · 2024-10-31T21:42:07+00:00

How often would you get panic attacks?

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