YU6

u/Document_8 - I got a Kanto SUB8 subwoofer for $250 (holiday sale) a few weeks ago. It pairs perfectly with your YU6 from Kanto, with a simple sub-out cable that it comes with. Would probably enjoy it a lot!

You could also get all in one streaming powered speakers with phono stage pre amp from Kanto YU4, YU6 etc or Triangle or Klipsch. I have a spreadsheet with a feature list at www.mcmullon.com/activespeakers.ods. Having HDMI inputs for TV so the remote powers up speakers with the TV is ideal .Same pro

RT81 has a built-in preamp. I'd get these for $400 - https://www.bestbuy.com/product/kanto-yu6-powered-speakers-with-bluetooth-and-built-in-phono-preamp--auto-standby-and-startup--pair-matte-blue/J38CPQVLSH

Budget, future plans, expectations? Location, local stores? I went into a dealer looking for a low cost upgrade to my turntable, amp, speakers traditional set up. Instead of selling me something he knew was not going to be better he offered to set up my systems and compare it against their pick of t

Get a RT82 and these https://www.bestbuy.com/product/kanto-yu6-powered-speakers-with-bluetooth-and-built-in-phono-preamp--auto-standby-and-startup--pair-matte-blue/J38CPQVLSH

I think this stylus would work with that cart: https://www.lpgear.com/product/SHSR0025XT.html I know this would put you a tiny bit over budget, but I think this is a killer deal on these speakers: https://www.bestbuy.com/product/kanto-yu6-powered-speakers-with-bluetooth-and-built-in-phono-preamp--au

Try Kanto YU6 and their sub. I tried the YU [4" ] and was enjoying the clarity and overall sound quality was what I'd call nice. A subwoofer really adds richness. The YU6 has a phono stage for the turntable and some optical inputs for cd playing. $399 and sub is whatever 200 or 349 model you want.

I have those already so asked the Ai for the difference, here's what it said: Here’s a straight comparison between the KEF LSX II LT speakers you’re looking at from Costco and the Kanto YU6 powered bookshelf speakers — to help you decide which sounds better for your needs: 🔊 Sound Quality & Performa

The Kantos will be more convenient too start with. They look good, have a built-in phono stage if you use a turntable and have a lot of inputs, although the interface isn't that great. I re-started my hifi journey with a pair of YU6 and replaced them with the Q Acoustics 3030i that sound (and look)

So, you have a couple of options: Cheap but functional, but you are likely to want to replace the whole mess in a year's time to upgrade. Or save up a bit for a serviceable system. The Best Buy Insignia manual turntable runs $120 normally, and was just on sale for $90. Unfortunately, they seem to be