In an effort to spread the addiction, I've introduced my daughter to vinyl. To be fair, she introduced me to vinyl in a way. She's been playing guitar, piano, drums, etc. and I thought it necessary for her to hear vinyl. Did it matter that I grew up in that 70s show and yet had never bought an album myself, nah. So, a few months ago, I bought my first album. She's loving vinyl and it's only getting worse!
So here's where I'm at. I actually have to put together three setups, but only one with higher (to me) end equipment. I want to upgrade my speakers and receiver, to listen to vinyl, radio, and CD. I've had Tinnitus since the 80s, before they knew that football helmets don't work ; ) And although my hearing remains above average, that ear will ache if it's exposed to too much noise. So, I listen to music at a moderate level. 30W receivers would be plenty at this point, though I still crank it once in a while. But I need a speaker that can produce full sound and lower volume levels. I'm fine with new or vintage for any and all of this.
I've been experimenting with a Yamaha R-300, seeing if the adjustable loudness can bring me the bass I like, without the volume. But my Kenwood tower speaker system with subwoofer is from the 80s. The issue with that room isn't the size, it's 400sqf, but it's a multipurpose room and the stereo is at one end of a pool table. So floor speakers need to be on stands, or possible wall mount speakers. I'd prefer to forgo the subwoofer, but it's not critical. I've received recommendations like Boston Acoustic A-100s and the Polk Monitor 10. The A-100 are shallower in dimension and less likely to take a cue through the grill! Perhaps those on a stand make sense. Tower speakers look great in that room and if those with a subwoofer are the ticket, I can easily make it work.
Someone also recommended the Pioneer A-88X receiver/amp
thoughts?
So here's where I'm at. I actually have to put together three setups, but only one with higher (to me) end equipment. I want to upgrade my speakers and receiver, to listen to vinyl, radio, and CD. I've had Tinnitus since the 80s, before they knew that football helmets don't work ; ) And although my hearing remains above average, that ear will ache if it's exposed to too much noise. So, I listen to music at a moderate level. 30W receivers would be plenty at this point, though I still crank it once in a while. But I need a speaker that can produce full sound and lower volume levels. I'm fine with new or vintage for any and all of this.
I've been experimenting with a Yamaha R-300, seeing if the adjustable loudness can bring me the bass I like, without the volume. But my Kenwood tower speaker system with subwoofer is from the 80s. The issue with that room isn't the size, it's 400sqf, but it's a multipurpose room and the stereo is at one end of a pool table. So floor speakers need to be on stands, or possible wall mount speakers. I'd prefer to forgo the subwoofer, but it's not critical. I've received recommendations like Boston Acoustic A-100s and the Polk Monitor 10. The A-100 are shallower in dimension and less likely to take a cue through the grill! Perhaps those on a stand make sense. Tower speakers look great in that room and if those with a subwoofer are the ticket, I can easily make it work.
Someone also recommended the Pioneer A-88X receiver/amp
thoughts?
. I've always liked the way the Kenwoods look and they don't sound bad. It was my first real system and I still have my original receipt! In fact, they sound better now with the Yamaha R300 than they did with the Kenwood system that they came with. Maybe I'm just wanting a change from a subwoofer setup. 
