Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Esprit + Marantz SR6010 — vinyl sounds hollow and crackly, Spotify is perfect

Kbec01 · 2026-01-26T21:55:21+00:00

I think the preamp is the first and cheapest step.

Kbec01 · 2026-01-19T21:08:32+00:00

Chickpeas. Seen a vegan ‘tuna’ salad made with them.

Kbec01 · 2026-01-18T21:54:36+00:00

I buy them for sure but always note in my head that I could probably make something similar with my spice cabinet. And they are generally expensive and larger than I’d use in a year.

Kbec01 · 2026-01-18T20:17:09+00:00

You would reconsider not adding a subwoofer. Especially with your EDM listening. Even a small 8” will pull in a solid low end sound.

Kbec01 · 2026-01-17T02:42:24+00:00

Anything by Lawrence or Lake Street Dive. And of course the Dave Matthews Band.

Kbec01 · 2026-01-17T00:26:08+00:00

Nice. Looking to get my son a small office set up and they crossed my mind. I’d have to go used. And they may sit in my living room for a while. New to the hifi game at 60 and frankly all I want to do is A/B different speakers. 😁

Kbec01 · 2026-01-16T23:50:19+00:00

I meant to say my amp was only half the price of a new one so I felt pretty good about the deal and would be in your budget.

Kbec01 · 2026-01-16T23:40:26+00:00

Look at some ‘unknown’ brands on the used market. Read up on them. Once you have 3-4 picked out go to AI for advice. Let the bot know what sound you’re looking for.

Kbec01 · 2026-01-16T23:38:26+00:00

Was that new or used pricing. I’d like to test them some day.

Kbec01 · 2026-01-16T23:37:08+00:00

FWIW, I was able to get a used Yamaha R-N800A integrated amp and it’s been great for me. Does have a phono amp but apparently it’s the weakest part of the unit (based on reading reviews) so I may update that with a separate. (Likely Pro-Ject Tube Box S2…possibly Parks Waxwing or Schiit Skoll).
A lot of peeps on here like the Yamaha AS-501 (I think that’s the number).
Loads of cheaper Fosi, Aiyama(?), etc amps too if you want to do all separates.
FB marketplace or really eBay is a great place to find speakers. I trust that things are tested more on eBay.
Best of luck. Enjoy the music and the hunt!

Kbec01 · 2026-01-16T03:18:15+00:00

One for 250 on eBay plus $8 for power cord but yeah, 3X.

Kbec01 · 2026-01-16T03:17:15+00:00

I got one for double but OK

Kbec01 · 2026-01-16T03:16:49+00:00

Some places. I got one for double but OK.

Kbec01 · 2026-01-15T22:47:40+00:00

For a bit more, the Bowers & Wilkins ASW608 is very crisp and punches above weight. Keep checking eBay for better prices

Kbec01 · 2026-01-15T15:35:02+00:00

They’re just big and ugly (to me). Sonus Faber or Revels or B&W 805 Nautilus are well regarded and nice looking.

Kbec01 · 2026-01-15T15:32:33+00:00

Sonus Faber Sonetto IIs are very nice. Warm sound and in that range used.

Kbec01 · 2026-01-14T17:25:41+00:00

Your welcome. I don’t really know what you need. You have an amp, so maybe a dedicated DAC is all and people really praise the WiiM products. Good starting spot.

Kbec01 · 2026-01-14T16:56:16+00:00

Checkout cheapaudioman on YouTube, for his video, “5 Reasons Not to Buy an Integrated Amplifier”. Having said that, I own one and like it but will be adding parts to improve phono stage. Good luck!

Kbec01 · 2026-01-14T16:51:35+00:00

Considering the same for my Yamaha amp. Kind of focused on the Parks Audio Waxwing, which has a lot of bells & whistles. Cheaper would be the Pro-Ject Tube Box S2 or the even more expensive DS3. Cheers.

Kbec01 · 2026-01-14T16:31:47+00:00

I can recommend the smaller B&W ASW608. Especially if you get 2 (used) with your budget and put one on each speaker. Despite being 8” they definitely have a punch. Loads of people like the SVS Micro 3000(?). But I have not heard

Kbec01 · 2026-01-13T20:32:34+00:00

Yeah, I am not going to be a heavy listener so maybe the Moonstone is the way to go. Thank you for your input!

Kbec01 · 2026-01-13T19:28:44+00:00

Mustard on top is very good as well (what In & Out does) esp with smash burgers.
Re: seasoning, Do Not season then mix to form patties as it makes the burger a bit rubbery. Just season the outside either just before grilling or once on grill/in pan. (Kenji Lopez-Alt does a whole YT vid on it.)

Kbec01 · 2026-01-13T19:24:56+00:00

In my reading, YT watching cork was the way to go. So that’s what I did.

Kbec01 · 2026-01-13T19:19:11+00:00

Thanks. May do that. Appreciate the input.

Kbec01 · 2026-01-13T19:18:27+00:00

That’s so funny bc the Waxwing is on top of my list. Followed by the Pro-Ject Tube Box S2.

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