Debut 2.0

You already have the speakers or are going to buy them for $269?A Fosi Audio BT20A Pro version? MAX output: 300 watts at 4 ohms. 225 watts at 6 ohms. 150 watts at 8 ohms. ELAC Debut 2.0 B5.2 impedance: 6 ohms recommended amplifier power: up to 120 watts Class D mini amps such as the Fosi are often o

Gifting products is difficult. Especially speakers. Because they might be personal choice how one likes their audio to sound. So, a gift certificate, or a “IOY shopping trip together”, etc. card might be a better idea. Anyway, that 80’s turntable probably doesn’t have a built-in phono preamplifier.

If the person already has that Soundesign amplifier, then you don’t need to buy the Yamaha A-S301 amplifier for passive speakers (like the ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2 I mentioned, or their newer version the slightly more expensive ELAC Debut 3.0 DB63-BK (EAC review)). That Soundesign unit looks to have a ph

Do you anticipate doing any things else, other than play Records. As I mentioned, the System could be connected to your TV. Do you have or have any interest in CDs? Network/Internet Streaming? Most of these features can be added individually at some point in the future if you need them. These are hi

You’d be better off spending the money on a cheaper amp and some nicer passive speakers. Think like a Fosi BT20A Pro amp and a pair of ELAC b6.2’s, Triangle BR03’s, KEF Q350’s, etc. plus your current speakers already have an amp.

I’ve heard good things about Elac Debut Speakers but if OP is seeking Power Speakers the 2.0 B6.2 ain’t it. They are passive speakers.