best system for senior classical music listener

[Nastarana]

granite rocks. thank you for the recommendations. You are talking to a grandmother here, so not interested in upgrading each year. Neadless to say, the audio set will be in my own room. away from toddler OJ spills. Now if a grandbaby shows interest or talent in music, then I can begin to initiate her into equipment IS NOT A TOY, and doesn't this sound great?

What is your opinion of buying Linn 2nd hand on Ebay or similar sites? The famous turntables are being offered for around $US1000, and someone in London was offering a CD player, the last one before they quit making them, I think, for $2000. I would not begin to know how to adjust and balance. Is there some knid of old fashioned book like product which might explain for us fogeys who still use print media?

[graniterocks]

Nastarana,

I would be a very hesistant to purchase a used turntable on line. You would be better off buying a used table from a local dealer that can support you with the set up. I once purchased a Sota Star on ebay and the guy didn't package it right. It was a total mess. I took almost nine months for me to get my money back. To this day it is my worst experince ever buying some thing on an auction site.

I would consider buying new on line from a dealer, but never used. I just sent an email to my friend that only listens to vinyl to see if there are any books out there. If he knows of one I will let you know.

[graniterocks]

Nastarana

My buddy said no books on turntables that he knows of. He suggested this site:

http://www.vinylengine.com/

There are a lot of helpful tips on this site.

JD

[Nastarana]

graniterocks, Thank you for the referral to the website. I will check it out. I once had a fine collection of vinyl, now long gone (don't ask, but I now have my father's meticulously maintained opera recordings. and classical LPs are turning up in 2nd hand outlets for cheap. One must always check carefully of course for warps and scratches, but classical music lovers did usually take good care of their albums. OTOH, I did see a badly warped LP recording of Don Carlo with a dream cast (Price, Domingo, et al) offered at an antique store. When I pointed out the warpage to the proprietor, he just shrugged it off.

[graniterocks]

Originally Posted by Nastarana

graniterocks, Thank you for the referral to the website. I will check it out. I once had a fine collection of vinyl, now long gone (don't ask, but I now have my father's meticulously maintained opera recordings. and classical LPs are turning up in 2nd hand outlets for cheap. One must always check carefully of course for warps and scratches, but classical music lovers did usually take good care of their albums. OTOH, I did see a badly warped LP recording of Don Carlo with a dream cast (Price, Domingo, et al) offered at an antique store. When I pointed out the warpage to the proprietor, he just shrugged it off.

That must drive you crazy seeing these turn up at local stores. Just curious do you have a record cleaner?

Also, check your mailbox, I sent you a private message.

Thanks!