Relatively new to Audiophilia, I have finally reached financial comfort to slowly replace vintage audio equipment that got me through college and grad school. Although I loved the sound and look of my old school JBL 4311b studio monitors and Marantz 2238B receiver, the second-hand replacements have increased my appreciation for the quality of music produced by modern audio equipment.

All pieces were picked up on Audiogon or Craigslist sans the Maven receiver that was a splurge. Occasionally, I hook up a Sophia Baby tube amp, but finances prohibit me from exploring tube gear seriously.

I like the soft sounds of tube and analog. Listening to records in this age of MP3s has made listening to music a dedicated experience, not just listening as background music while commuting, doing chores etc. I originally bought the Thorens TT to play the LPs that I was accumulating at garage sales at bargain basement prices.

Everything is held together by modest power chords, Blue Jeans analog cables, and Belkin digital cables. Maybe I should think about replacing cables as my next investment, and I am always open to advice from the community.

The vintage Thorens sounds great with a Grado Blue cartridge but I haven't really experimented with other options but have heard good things about the Denon cart. Besides, the Thorens plinth is cosmetically pleasing and prevents me from upgrading...

Thanks for stopping by and having a look. Please feel free to make suggestions or ask questions:)