I'm finding that a good Pandora playlist is paramount for my productivity when working alone (most of the time).
I've come to realize recently that my shop stereo isn't what I hoped and I'd like to invest in an upgrade. Currently have an early 70's JVC 60 watt receiver (my dad bought new) powering a pair of vintage JBL floor speakers, but the speakers are hacked up with different, cheap parts in them (basically JBL box with china guts I think). The speakers don't get any louder past 5 watts, they just get more distorted. The JVC has begun to crackle and hum.
I'm sure I don't know much about good audio stuff. I tried researching on the audio forums and they all seam to be differing opinions about what is good and bad.
I want good, but probably for a sub $500 budget, maybe more if I can piece a system together over time. I like the look and feel of old school stuff with brushed aluminum faces and metal knobs, etc.
I'd like to have clarity at casual listening levels and when I crank it up. I mostly listen to rock. I think 4 good speakers would probably cover the 60x60 shop space I work in most of the time. I only need 2 channels. Sound right?
The home theater stuff seams so complicated and seems to rely on a remote and I hate remotes in the shop.
Would this Yamaha work for what I need? Yamaha CA 600 integrated amplifier - electronics - by owner - sale
How do I tell a good speaker from a shit one? Just google every single one and wade through hundreds of opinions or is there a better way?
I've come to realize recently that my shop stereo isn't what I hoped and I'd like to invest in an upgrade. Currently have an early 70's JVC 60 watt receiver (my dad bought new) powering a pair of vintage JBL floor speakers, but the speakers are hacked up with different, cheap parts in them (basically JBL box with china guts I think). The speakers don't get any louder past 5 watts, they just get more distorted. The JVC has begun to crackle and hum.
I'm sure I don't know much about good audio stuff. I tried researching on the audio forums and they all seam to be differing opinions about what is good and bad.
I want good, but probably for a sub $500 budget, maybe more if I can piece a system together over time. I like the look and feel of old school stuff with brushed aluminum faces and metal knobs, etc.
I'd like to have clarity at casual listening levels and when I crank it up. I mostly listen to rock. I think 4 good speakers would probably cover the 60x60 shop space I work in most of the time. I only need 2 channels. Sound right?
The home theater stuff seams so complicated and seems to rely on a remote and I hate remotes in the shop.
Would this Yamaha work for what I need? Yamaha CA 600 integrated amplifier - electronics - by owner - sale
How do I tell a good speaker from a shit one? Just google every single one and wade through hundreds of opinions or is there a better way?