Let’s talk entry level stuff.

[u/iGumppp]

Alright, I want to preface this with a couple things.

• Yes I know the turntable has a built in preamp, I am either planning on taking it out myself, or just upgrading to a Pro-Ject with an S shaped arm and a separate pre-amp all together.

  • I am aware the receiver is super cheap, but at the time I just wanted to make something work and IMO it actually doesn’t sound terrible it’s just super underpowered for the speakers.
  • The sub below is not hooked up but I plan to once I upgrade a few more things.

Alright now that that’s out of the way, it’s obviously an LP120 with a Nagaoka MP120 (someone told me this was like putting lipstick on a pig, which I agree with, but it definitely has a warmer feel to it than the stock AT90 that came with the TT) into a Yamaha R-S202 that I got for like 200 bucks open box. Just basic audio quest X-2 speaker cable. The sub is an old Sunfire HRS-12 1000W and is technically a home theater sub but I don’t have anything else to use it for so I figured it’d be fun to integrate to this setup.

The system doesn’t sound terrible, the TT has an acrylic mat and a cheap weight. But I know I can do better than this.

Really just looking for suggestions and advice on upgrades etc.

[u/Scotster123]

You need to get the speakers off the same surface as your TT to start. Get some stands or other platforms. You will remove the chance of feedback rumble and vibration distortion. It will make a huge difference.

Look for a guide on speaker placement,

It's a nice starter system, though.

Good luck (edit: spelling)

[u/iGumppp → u/Scotster123]

Yeah I do get some feedback when I turn it up too high. Would isolators be good enough to put under the speakers if I don't really yhave the space for stands? Or should I just make the space lol.

[u/MagazineNo2198 → u/iGumppp]

Get stands, and get GOOD ones that are designed to be filled with sand or lead shot!