Guest Artemy Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 Hi! I'm just new here and I'm looking for some help to set up at home a system which will go well with my turntable Dual 601. So, my question is: Is it reasonable to get Dual vintage amplifiers like CV20, CV40 or CV60 and try to find speakers of the same period? Or it would be better to search for more modern models? Which models could go well? What are "the main rules" when searching for combination TT+amp+speakers? Additional info: There is 20M Ortofon cartridge on my Dual. The room is about 30 sq. meters. My budget for amp+speakers is about 300-400$ for the beginning. I'm going to listen instrumental music, ethno, funk, reggae, jazz. Thanks! Artemy, Russia.
Guest Muon Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 The main rule is speakers first, then amplification to suit, and if looking at a vintage integrated and not looking at using a separate phono stage, look at how good the phono stage is that is integrated into the amp. But then you can always add a better separate phono stage at any time. Speaker tech' has advanced a lot, but there are some classics of yesteryear.
Guest Artemy Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 Thanks for answering so fast! Now it became more clear! Does it means that this parts doesn't suit each other - amp DUAL CV 60( 2x20 rms, 2x30 music power) and speakers DUAL CL 173 (40 W nominal Impedance and 60 W music carrying capacity)? Or I'm mixing different terms?
Guest Muon Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 (edited) I have no idea what that mix sounds like, it may be great, I have no idea and wasn't eluding to this. All I'm saying is that the best approach that most people find, is first get speakers that you like the sound of, that suit your preferences and music and room. Then seek out amplification that makes the most of those speakers in that room with your music taste and preferences in mind. In other words sounds best driving those speakers. If this Dual set up is what you desire, that's OK, and may be very nice in terms of enjoyment. "40 W nominal Impedance and 60 W music carrying capacity" In regard to speakers, I have no idea what the rating of "watts" has to do with impedance (nominal or otherwise) of a speaker. The wattage range rating of a speaker is a guide by the maker to what amplifier power is recommended, with impedance they would be rated at either 4, 8 or 16 ohms in most cases, and this has no connection to the watts rating. The amps' rating of 20 watts I think is continuous power, and the 30 watts is peak power (short, as in transients). I think. Maybe someone else can clear things up more for you, more folk will weigh in, in time It's a learning experience and all go through it, and I am still, so questions are good...............and there will be others along to answer better than I can, some no doubt with experience with these items you have listed Edit: Oh, welcome to the forums too Edit2: fixed spelling. Edited June 29, 2013 by datafone
Guest Artemy Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 Nice answer - I really liked it! I agree that experience is the most! And looking forward to start my own way and I see it as long term process when many things are coming just after some time! Tomorrow will do my first check of Dual set. Thanks!
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