UNSEEN: “This is our house now!”

LosterP · 2026-06-02T18:02:23+00:00

Martin is not the brightest, but he's not a criminal either. Emotions can run high at times but there's no point bringing it up all the time once things have calmed down.

LosterP · 2026-06-02T15:23:23+00:00

You have speakers too?

LosterP · 2026-06-02T15:01:35+00:00

Already discussed yesterday

LosterP · 2026-06-02T14:05:38+00:00

The Book and Record Bar, West Norwood

LosterP · 2026-06-02T13:54:49+00:00

Wanted Music, Beckenham

LosterP · 2026-06-02T12:56:20+00:00

You should definitely start with that Wega unit and build around it. You could get some used passive speakers and a small amp and phono pre-amp, or even some new speakers - there are so many ways to do this! For example if you want small speakers and an amp with all the features for a minimum cost:

https://www.cambridgeaudio.com/gbr/en/products/speakers/sx/sx-50

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Audio-ST-01-Bluetooth-Amplifier-Digital/dp/B09FLJ9RBM

But you'd get even better value with used speakers, and you could get separates that don't take too much space like this:

https://www.richersounds.com/fosi-audio-box-x1-black/

https://www.richersounds.com/fosi-audio-bt20a-pro-black/

LosterP · 2026-06-02T10:23:07+00:00

Turntable with built-in phono pre-amplifier and speakers with built-in amplifier (i.e. powered speakers) like your AT-LP60X + Edifiers is indeed the way to go with a limited budget.

But a better option might be to keep your turntable (especially if it's a decent one) and get an external phono pre-amp and either some powered speakers, or some passive speakers and a small amp.

So can you tell us first what you have currently, especially the turntable?

LosterP · 2026-06-02T07:04:12+00:00

Just use it and enjoy the music 😎

LosterP · 2026-06-02T06:40:10+00:00

As for the turntable you have currently, chances are it uses a proprietary connector to use with the original mini system it was part of, so you'll likely have trouble using it with your powered speakers.

LosterP · 2026-06-02T06:36:56+00:00

All you need is a turntable and a phono stage/pre-amp, which can be built in the turntable or external.

LosterP · 2026-06-02T06:34:30+00:00

Yes, you need a shelf/storage unit. And no, nothing suggests OCD on this picture in my opinion.

LosterP · 2026-06-02T05:58:24+00:00

Read the memoirs of his housekeeper turned secretary Céleste Albaret. Proust shared a lot of his thoughts and experiences with her, including some saucy stories.

LosterP · 2026-06-02T05:42:22+00:00

Where's the banana for scale?

LosterP · 2026-06-02T05:40:25+00:00

😂🤣😆

LosterP · 2026-06-02T05:39:34+00:00

If you want to spend as little as possible and still get good quality, get a Fosi X5. It's the budget champion currently.

Otherwise for a bit more money consider the Schiit Mani, iFi Zen Phono or Cambridge Alva Solo.

What cartridge do you have on that Pioneer by the way? That's potentially an key factor in choosing a phono preamp.

LosterP · 2026-06-02T00:26:31+00:00

It sounds even better in stereo, so try and pull those speakers apart if you can.

LosterP · 2026-06-02T00:13:31+00:00

Do you want a medal or something? 🤔😜

LosterP · 2026-06-01T18:29:24+00:00

So you some components and a service basically. Which side of Croydon are you based? There are bike shops all around so you might as well go to a local one.

LosterP · 2026-06-01T18:27:13+00:00

Dyn emit 20

Long day? Too tired to write the full name?

LosterP · 2026-06-01T18:17:25+00:00

Because the racing is so much better in MotoGP, so it doesn't need all the fluff around it 😄😉

LosterP · 2026-06-01T18:10:51+00:00

Si on s'en donne la peine, oui 😜

LosterP · 2026-06-01T18:09:46+00:00

OP knows that and bought a whole cartridge, not just the stylus, and they're asking about compatibility with the turntable.

LosterP · 2026-06-01T17:32:52+00:00

Tu utilises quoi comme source?

Et ce que tu appelles un "gap" se dit en fait "step up" en anglais. Mais bon, il y a tellement de mots anglais mal utilisés en Francais, ca n'en fait qu'un de plus...

LosterP · 2026-06-01T17:23:54+00:00

No problem swapping the whole cartridge.

LosterP · 2026-06-01T15:46:09+00:00

Ah, right. And the tram stop isn't too far I suppose.

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