The $200 Sony PS-LX310BT is not any better than the AT-LP60X which you can buy for $83. Both are easy setup beginner plug and play and lack adjustable tracking force.

If must have fully automatic then go a step up to the better AT-LP3 $157 that adds adjustable tracking force and a removable cartrdige. Balance the tonearm then set the tracking force.

Or if you don't need automatic then the better manual AT-LPW30TK $219.

Next step up is the Fluance RT82 $299 with auto stop. Pass on the older RT80 and RT81 that lack the new speed sensor. Pass on the RT83 since the cartridge is not any better.

Plus speakers, scroll down past the turntables for starter powered speakers (Monoprice, Insignia, Dayton or Edifiers). Or keep scrolling down for better passive speakers plus and amp or receiver starting with 5.25" Sony SSCS5 $199 $99 on sale plus a mini amp (3.5mm input instead of RCA so get the correct cable or adapter) or a stereo receiver.

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For both a TV and a turntable a Denon AV Receiver $229 with 4K HDMI and the option to add up to 5 speakers for movie, gaming and TV surround sound.

Or if you won't ever add more than 2 speakers the Onkyo TX-8220 $199 stereo receiver has a digital optical input for the TV.

Plus passive speakers on sale:

• 5.25" Sony SSCS5 $199 $99.
• 5.25" Klipsch R-51M $349 $149.

Or 5 speakers for an AV receiver:

• Jamo Studio Series S 803 Home Cinema System $555 $199.

Plus speaker wire, pure copper oxygen free 16 AWG or optional thicker 14 AWG. Then How To Strip Speaker Wire and How to Install Speaker Wire.

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Or powered speakers with a digital optical input for a TV:

• Compact 4" Klipsch KD-400 $159 for a small room.
• 5.25" Klipsch R-51PM $299.
• 5.25" Triangle LN01A $349.

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Fine to start with if you already have the Panasonic CD micro system and it works well enough.

The speakers are inexpensive basic entry level so they are a sound quality bottleneck for the turntable and records. A speaker upgrade will give you better sound quality that the turntable and records are capable of providing. However you will need to also replace the main Panasonic CD micro system component.

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New options:

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Powered speakers:

• 5.25" Neumi BSP5 $139 for a small to medium size room.
• 4" Klipsch KD-400 $149 for a small room.

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Or separate amp or receiver and passive speaker upgrade:

Amplification:

• Fosi Audio BL20A $68 mini amp with Bluetooth and a subwoofer output. 3.5mm input instead of RCA output so use the correct cable or adapter.
• Sony STR-DH190 $199 $149 stereo receiver with Bluetooth.
• Onkyo TX-8220 $199 stereo receiver with Bluetooth adds RCA output and a digital optical input.

Passive speakers:

• 5.25" Sony SSC5 $123.
• 5.25" Klipsch R-51M $349 $149.
• 5.25" Klipsch RP-150M $599 $199 are a worthwhile step up from the R-51M.
• 6.5" Klipsch RP-160 $549 $195 in cherry finish cost $5 less for a size larger!
• 5.25" JBL Studio 530 $599 $199 best deal.
• 5.25" Emotiva B1+ $329 $199 with coupon code WINTER10.
• 6.5" ELAC Debut B6.2 $399 $239.

Or floor standing towers, then you don't need to buy or build speaker stands:

• Triple 5.25" Jamo S809 $219 pair.

Plus speaker wire, pure copper oxygen free 16 AWG or optional thicker 14 AWG. Then How To Strip Speaker Wire and How to Install Speaker Wire.

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I was once broke and wanted good audio so have bought things incrementally. Now I have a mess of a system 🤔

I want to streamline/simplify/improve my current setup:
Receiver: https://www.amazon.com/Sony-STRDH550-5-2-Channel-Receiver/dp/B00J30GXW2 connected to both my laptop and my PC via HDMI
Bookshelf speakers: https://www.amazon.com/Sony-SSCS5-3-Driver-Bookshelf-Speaker/dp/B00O8YLMVA/r
Headphones: https://www.schiit.com/products/fulla-2 to power a pair of HD 6xxs headphones
Mic: https://www.amazon.com/Shure-SM48S-LC-Microphone-off-switch/dp/B0002D0HY4/ connected to https://www.amazon.com/BEHRINGER-Audio-Interface-1-Channel-UM2/dp/B00EK1OTZC

The desired state is a single/unified tech stack to power my mic, headphones, and speakers. Work seamlessly between both computers, and ideally lead to less desk clutter. Maybe move away from HDMI to send over an audio signal if there’s a better alternative. I would be willing to spend at most $500.

Turntable:

• Automatic AT-LP3 $125.
• Manual AT-LPW30TK $249 $175.

Compact 4" powered speakers with Bluetooth for a small room or desktop setup:

• Klipsch KD-400 $329 $159.

Larger 5.25" passive speakers for a small to medium size room plus an amp or stereo receiver:

• 5.25" Sony SSC5 $123 passive speakers.
• Plus Fosi Audio BL20A $68 mini amp Bluetooth and a subwoofer output. 3.5mm input instead of RCA output so use the correct cable or adapter.
• Or Yamaha R-S202 $199 $99 stereo receiver with Bluetooth.
• Plus speaker wire, pure copper oxygen free 16 AWG. Then How To Strip Speaker Wire and How to Install Speaker Wire.

I need help setting up my system I just got into audio and I have no idea how to set it up. these are the links for the things I got.

this is a pre amp I got

https://www.amazon.com/AIYIMA-T8-Preamplifier-Bluetooth-Headphone/dp/B08RHL17JK

this link is the speakers https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00O8YLMVA/ref=ppx\_od\_dt\_b\_asin\_title\_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

this is the amp

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08CJZGT6H/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

i also want to get a sub, i want to know if this setup allows for a sub. if it dose allow can anyone recommend one, keep in mind that this setup right now is like $300 so id want it to be in that range

Speaker amplification with Bluetooth:

• Fosi Audio BL20A $67 mini amp has 3.5mm input instead of RCA output so use the correct cable or adapter.
• Sony STRDH190 $149 stereo receiver.
• Onkyo TX-8220 $199 adds subwoofer output and digital optical input over the Sony.
• Or if there is also a TV in the room a Denon AV Receiver $229 with 4K HDMI and the option to add up to 5 speakers for movie, gaming and TV surround sound.

Passive speakers under $150 on sale:

• 5.25" Jamo S803 $229 $79.
• 5.25" Sony SSCS5 $199 $99.
• 5.25" Klipsch R-51M $369 $149.

Better passive speakers on sale:

• 5.25" Klipsch RP-150M $599 $199.
• 5.25" Emotiva B1+ $329 $199 with coupon code WINTER10.
• 5.25" JBL Studio 530 $599 $199 best deal.
• 5.25" Polk ES15 $299 $219.
• 6.5" Klipsch RP-160M $459 $239 cherry.
• 6.5" ELAC Debut B6.2 $399 $239.

Or floor standing towers, then you don't need to buy or build speaker stands:

• Triple 5.25" Jamo S809 $219 pair.
• Single 6.5" Klipsch Reference R-610F $389 each $299 pair.

Or 5 speakers for an AV receiver:

• Jamo Studio Series S 803 Home Cinema System $555 $199.

Plus speaker wire, pure copper oxygen free 16 AWG or optional thicker 14 AWG. Then How To Strip Speaker Wire and How to Install Speaker Wire.

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Or powered speakers with Bluetooth:

• Compact 4" Klipsch KD-400 $159 for a small room.
• 5.25" Monoprice DT-5BT $119 have a headphone jack.
• 5.25" Klipsch R-51PM $299.
• 5.25" Triangle LN01A $349.

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Thanks for sharing. The Sonys are very popular and well regarded. I think it comes down to personal preference as the sound signatures are different. This is also an great deal on the Sony SSCS5 on Amazon $123.

https://www.amazon.com/Sony-SSCS5-3-Driver-Bookshelf-Speaker/dp/B00O8YLMVA