Classic B65

Pass on the AT-LP60 that had some issues when it was new and can have even more issues used. If you are going to buy a used bare minimum AT-LP60 then at least get the new X version AT-LP60X that fixed the issues that the older AT-LP60 had. The better Denon DP-300F $249 on sale upgrades to an adjusta

Pass on the bare minimum AT-LP60X that lacks adjustments and pass on Turntable Lab bundles. Better turntables with better and adjustable tonearms: Automatic Denon DP-300F $249 has a built in phono preamp. Manual with cue lever Music Hall MMF Mark I $255 plus Fosi X1 phono preamp. Plus starter powere

If you can't afford both a turntable and speakers then consider starting with speakers first for your digital music then adding the turntable later. Lower budget powered speakers for $129: Large 6.5" Dayton B65A powered speakers. Passive speakers and a separate amp with subwoofer output for $160: Fo

Cheap is only going to get you more junk. Starter turntable: AT-LP120X $315 on sale is manual with cue lever. Denon DP-300F $249 if you need automatic. Starter powered speakers with wired input for the turntable plus Bluetooth input for digital wireless music: For a large room or a medium size room

having to rely on the built-in preampSaiyin Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers The built in phono preamp in the AT-LP3 is more than good enough for the basic low cost bare minimum entry level speakers so you may as well keep using it since it's the basic speakers that are the sound quality bottleneck of y

https://www.bestbuy.com/product/insignia-bluetooth-stereo-turntable-black/J2FPJKYL84 $120 https://www.parts-express.com/Lepai-LP-2020TI-Digital-Hi-Fi-Audio-Mini-Amplifier-with-Power-Supply-310-3000?quantity=1 $40 https://www.parts-express.com/Dayton-Audio-Classic-B65-Bookshelf-Speaker-Pair-Wood-300-

The AT-LP70X has a built in phono preamp. What is a Phono Preamp? The Sony AV receiver powers passive speakers, start with a pair of speakers for stereo music. Then optionally later add more speakers if you also want to use the AV receiver with a TV to have 5 speaker surround sound for TV, movies an

Check the brand and model of the old speakers and report back! Pass on the small basic entry level 4" Edifier R1280DBs for $199 that are often paired with the bare minimum AT-LP60X. Also since you will have the Yamaha AV receiver you can get passive speakers instead of powered speakers such as the E

Powered speakers have a built in speaker amp, you don't use them with a separate amp. Consider passive speakers and a separate speaker amp or stereo receiver. Then you can later upgrade one part at a time. Low budget starter separates: Fosi $81 mini amp https://www.parts-express.com/Fosi-Audio-MC101

Congrats! The budget speakers are still the sound quality bottleneck :( What is a nearby zip code I can search for good used speakers for you? Even these $79 6.5" Dayton B65 would be a good upgrade! The optimize the Speaker Placement typically on speaker stands. Intro to Home Stereo Systems • Turnta